Question 1

if you have had botulism, is it a contradiction to have a botox afterwards? or does it make any difference? it is being used to treat gastroparesis.

Accepted Answer

May be immune : If you have developed neutralizing antibodies to the Botox protein, the Botox may not work. This happens occasionally in patients who use Botox injections for wrinkles on the forehead. Over time, after multiple sessions of injections, some patients develop antibodies to Botox and either need larger doses to work or it sometimes doesn't work for them anymore.

Question 2

is botox good?

Accepted Answer

Botox can be helpful: Botox is a neurotoxin that causes relaxation of the muscle.  It is helpful in many different cases to relax over active  muscles and erase wrinkles caused by contraction of muscles.  Muscle tension headaches, migraine headaches, TMJ pain,  crows feet,  forehead wrinkles,  glabellar lines,  bunny lines  can all be improved with little to no discomfort.  It is not immediate but takes 4-5 days.

Question 3

how is botulism transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Orally: Almost always by mouth, eating food which contains the toxin produced by clostridium botulinum, but can also occur after wounds contaminated with this organism, just as can tetanus, due to clostridium tetani.

Question 4

at what point should i do botox?

Accepted Answer

Botox: Cosmetic treatments are best done when the patient is sufficently bothered by a feature, and a safe and effective treatment exists.  Botox is a great way to treat many facial lines caused by muscle movement.  You facial plastic or plastic surgeon or dermatologist can help you choose the best treatment for these lines and wrinkles.

Question 5

what are the tests for botulism?

Accepted Answer

BOTULISM: Tests are: clinical plus lab identification of toxin clostridium botulinum.

Question 6

are there any side affects to botox

Accepted Answer

Yes: Here is a link to the FDA required notification in the Allergen web site: http://www.allergan.com/miscellaneous-pages/allergan-pdf-files/botox_med_guide

Question 7

what are the medical benefits of botox, ?

Accepted Answer

Many: May control migraine or tension headaches, neck sprains/strains, limb spasticity, areas of muscular tension, dystonias, bladder spasms, spasmodic dysphonia.

Question 8

what should i do if i think i have botulism?

Accepted Answer

Call or visit: poison control center in your area, check the number in the phone directory  or on the net, good luck

Question 9

what are the ethnical concerns of botox injection?

Accepted Answer

Injector ethics: Ensure that your injector takes a full history to ensure you are a suitable candidate. S(he) should show you the bottle from which the product is drawn, disclose the dilution factor and storage conditions as well as chart your treatment, noting the units used, sites treated and lot number.  Your injector should set the expectation by outlining the indications for botox.

Question 10

botox injection.. what are the benefits and costs?

Accepted Answer

Appearace: Botox has mainly been used to temporaily relax the muscles of expression which cause facial lines or wrinkles.  It gives most people a more relaxed and rested appearanace.  Its cost depends upon the number of units used to create the effect.  You need to ask your provider how much per unit they charge and ther number of units used to get a idea of the cost.

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At what point should i do botox?

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