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Tomorrow i'm going back to my doctor who injected me botox into my neck because i can't eat or drink for 10 days. how are they going to help me?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

May use medication: Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is a complication of Botox. The symptom May last several weeks or months. There is medication that can be used to help reverse this Side effect

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 11/5/2014

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