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To ask if Botox made you ill?

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Iceache · 25/05/2024 23:00

Just that really. I had Botox for the first time today and began vomiting this evening (6 hours later) with a very upset stomach. Have I been hit by a stomach bug (I never get these!) or is it a reaction? I’m not particularly worried, but going for a top up in two weeks and would like not to relive this night if possible 😂

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Iceache · 26/05/2024 00:11

LateButNotTooLate · 26/05/2024 00:00

Yes, I had this reaction to botox - stomach squelching like a washing machine and very sick. I didn't put 2+2 together to begin with, but googled it and it's a thing. I've never risked it since.

Ok this is interesting. I was erring on the side of bug, but I’m not sure. Having said that, I’ve been absolutely freezing all day long which I think was a sign of me coming down with this and that was even before the Botox. Seems most people are fine!

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LateButNotTooLate · 26/05/2024 00:00

Yes, I had this reaction to botox - stomach squelching like a washing machine and very sick. I didn't put 2+2 together to begin with, but googled it and it's a thing. I've never risked it since.

Yogazmum · 25/05/2024 23:57

It must be a bug.

A top up after 2 weeks is normal. I’ve always been and had a top up.

TakeThePain · 25/05/2024 23:53

Well yes. You get a review appointment after a few weeks and if anything needs topped up a bit they do it. That's what it's for.

CJ0374 · 25/05/2024 23:25

Never had that reaction. Maybe you ate something dodgy?
What is a top up in 2 weeks? I've had a follow up call at 2 weeks, but never a top up! 🤔

Cluborange666 · 25/05/2024 23:24

My sister had it a lot and died of a brain tumour. I’m not saying they are related but I read about it crossing the blood brain barrier and would definitely be too scared to use it myself.

Bushmillsbabe · 25/05/2024 23:22

A top up?
Botox works for 4 -6 months, and causes long term muscle damage when used in same muscle more than 3 times in your life. I definitely wouldn't use it twice so quickly. I inject botox for medical purposes (paediatric neurology), and there is more and more evidence coming out regarding the long term risks of botox.
Depending on muscles injected and experience of person doing it, there is a tiny chance of triggering your parasympathetic nervous system which can cause feelings of dizziness/nausea. But I have never heard of it making someone sick, so more likely to be a bug

FlamingoFlamboyance · 25/05/2024 23:19

Never had any sort of reaction from Botox (except the desired one!)

XiCi · 25/05/2024 23:17

No, it will be totally unrelated

Pippa12 · 25/05/2024 23:09

No, I do get a very slight headache on the first day but otherwise nothing.

Bing123 · 25/05/2024 23:03

no

tennesseewhiskey1 · 25/05/2024 23:00

No.