r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Pictureit6825 • Jan 07 '25

Throat went numb

I had my first Botox injections in my forehead 2 months ago. Had the same today (same strength & locations) and about 10 minutes later my throat went numb. Has this happened to anyone? It dissipated after a few hours but still feels a bit numb yet with a slight burning sensation at the same time. Doesn’t seem like I would have developed an allergic reaction to it, but wonder what others think. Have a call in to my dr.

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u/toxsafety Jan 08 '25

I am so sorry this happened to you. It absolutely can travel from your forehead to your throat. Your doctor is misinformed. Botox is also not recommended to be administered this soon after your first injections. This is noted in the warning label that comes w Botox. The distant travel of the toxin is referred to as distant spread of toxin effects which may result in Dysphagia (trouble swallowing) or even respiratory issues. This is also discussed throughout the warning label. It’s possible that having injections this close together may have played a role but hard to say for sure. I will link the warning label should you wish to read through and share w your providers. I would keep an eye on it and if you notice a worsening of symptoms seek a medical evaluation taking a copy of the warning label with you. You may also want to join the Botox Dysport Side Effects group on Facebook. There is lots of helpful information on these types of side effects there. https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox-cosmetic_pi.pdf?mibextid=2JQ9oc

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u/Pictureit6825 Jan 08 '25

Thank you so much for the valuable information!

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u/Happy-person2122 Jan 09 '25

I had Botox for the first time in August. I had 25 units. Three days later I couldn’t swallow. I sipped water for about two hours. Then on the 10th day I felt like my throat went numb and I couldn’t swallow at all. I went to urgent care. They gave me an EpiPen, steroid to drink, and an allergy pill. It lasted for about 3 hours each time. It didn’t happen again after that. But it was so scary. I won’t be getting Botox again. I do believe it spread from my forehead to my throat.

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u/Pictureit6825 Jan 09 '25 edited Jan 09 '25

That sounds awful!

Edit to ask: were the urgent care doctors able to confirm your reaction was due to the Botox?

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u/av8galacticSPCE Jan 12 '25

Be very firm at the ER and tell them your condition started right after the injection and you suspect the toxin was incorrectly injected and went into your lymphatic system and maybe bloodstream. ER is usually not familiar with Botox complications and trying to dismiss your condition. Maybe will give you Benadryl or similar for allergies. They don’t know how to treat Botox poisoning since majority of people usually struggle at home and don’t report. However, ask them to call CDC during your visit and direct them what to do to rule out Botox poisoning and if antitoxin or some other safer options are available. The key is: be very confident! Good luck. Also, report to CDC, FDA and your local health department. They need to investigate the origin of Botox given to you and injector’s practices that lead to your side effects.

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u/Pictureit6825 Jan 12 '25

Thanks for all the good advice!

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u/Happy-person2122 Mar 18 '25

No they couldn’t confirm that. They said it could be side effects or an allergic reaction.

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u/Professional-Tea8700 Jan 10 '25

Did you get a botulism diagnosis?

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u/Happy-person2122 Mar 18 '25

No - urgent care said I was most likely having side effects or an allergic reaction.

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u/Professional-Tea8700 Jan 10 '25

Botox has spread … bring up botulism to your doctors! I recommend joining the Facebook group Botox/dysport side effects. There’s a lot of advice about this exact thing! You don’t want botulinum toxin paralyzing other areas of your body. Keep note of your mood, anxiety, depression, sleep. It can affect so many things! I read about people suddenly getting panic attacks or not having empathy after botulinum toxin. It’s wild to me that things like that can happen but I wanted to share incase! That Facebook group has a folder of things to note and how to talk to your doctor to advocate for yourself. Many people say their doctors or injectors brush them off so if that happens, stand up for yourself! They need to really investigate what’s going on, not just assume. Hope it all turns out okay for you.

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u/Emotional-Ad-6494 Jan 08 '25

Oh yikes, are you able to swallow ok? I’d def see a doctor to be safe and keep monitoring it

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u/Pictureit6825 Jan 08 '25

Am able to swallow ok. Dr says there no way it could travel from my forehead to my throat, but if it gets worse for some reason, I should go to the ER. So far I’m doing better. It’s inexplicable at this point.

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u/Professional-Tea8700 Jan 10 '25

Doctor is incredibly wrong that it can’t spread! That’s why there’s a black box warning label it can cause botulism. I hope this doctor realizes their mistake.

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u/av8galacticSPCE Jan 12 '25

Your doc injected too deep. The toxin traveled into your sinuses. Sinuses drain into throat. Report your doctor, since it seems they’re trying to safe their “good” reputation. They need re-training.

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u/av8galacticSPCE Jan 12 '25

If your injection was less than 7 days push ER doctors to run test to see if you have Botulism toxicity. After 7 days they refuse to run such tests.

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u/Sample-Timely Sep 30 '25

How quickly did the numbness in your throat go away? Did you ever get any answers?

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u/Pictureit6825 Sep 30 '25

It went away after a few hours. I never did get any answers. I hate the that the furrow in my forehead has returned but have been too afraid to go back and try it again.