Friday, June 29, 2012

a no go on botox

It turns out that I'm one of the lucky 5% who has a negative reaction to Botox when treated for chronic migraines.

In a nutshell: I've had a constant migraine headache for the last 9 days, I feel like someone is tightening a belt around my skull, I can't turn my neck, and I feel as wonky as wonky gets.

Being that I have lupus, I tend to let things like this go for a while before I call the doctor. Pain is something I am used to and I am still always optimistic that it will go away. Then I feel a little embarrassed when I finally call and tell them that it has been 9 days.

So it looks like I'm going to go back to my old treatment which had some success.

It also looks like I'll be embracing my forehead wrinkles once again.


Source: bing.com via Tina on Pinterest


Much love,
Katie

10 comments:

mel @ the larson lingo said...

So sorry Katie! Praying you find relief for your migraines soon!

Sara @ Our Life Blog said...

that stinks! :( sending some prayers up for you! hope you get relief SOON!!!

Mamasita said...

I am so sorry you are miserable!
PRAYING for you and hoping that things get better REALLY QUICKLY!
p.s. love your new about me pic!
very cute and summery!
xo

likeschocolate said...

So sorry it didn't work for you! Hang in there and I hope you find relief soon as in tomorrow. Hugs from Germany.

Laurie J said...

BUM.MER. hoping this other treatment starts to REALLY work. big (internet) hug! <3

The Olive Tree Blog said...

bummer to hear that friend! praying for a better solution !

casey leigh said...

I hate that you have been suffering... Prayers sent your way!

Susan said...

I was just thinking about emailing you to see how the botox looks when I read this!
Oh no. I'm sorry to hear that it didn't work out for you as it relates to the migraines. I suffered for years in high school and then one day, they literally just went away.
I feel for you.

Rachael said...

so sorry!!

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