Perhaps: Botox is approved for use in people with chronic migraines. It also is helpful for people with facial spasms. So it all depends on what the cause of your face pain is. You might want to see a neurologist for a full evaluation.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Maybe if due 2 spasm: If the pain is due to muscle spasm such as with masseteric spasm or cervical dystonia, it is possible that Botox could provide some pain relief as it does with vaginismus.
Answered 6/24/2014
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It can: Botox is fda approved for treatment of migraine, but it is often used to treat tension headaches, TMJ symptoms and trigeminal neuralgia.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Maybe: Chronic pain is a multifactorial issue, especially in the face with all of its itinerant anatomy.
Answered 10/9/2012
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Usually: Depending on the type of pain you are having, Botox can be an extremely useful aid in pain relief. True toothaches are not relieved by Botox. Facial pain of skeletomuscle origin are relieved by Botox quite well
Answered 11/24/2014
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Possible: Speak with your doctor about how this can be helpful for you.
Answered 10/24/2017
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