Re: botox injection for achalashia

[Guest guest]

Hi Meena,

I've had several botox injections, but no side effects like what you describe.

Botox is injected in the LES - the symptoms you describe are  mostly upper at

best. Did your GP consider that there may be something else going on that's

unrelated?  

Kim

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From: meena brady <meenabrady@...>

" achalasia " <achalasia >

Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2011 1:34 PM

Subject: botox injection for achalashia

 

Dear all,

I had a botox injection in my oesophagus last week.Initially i thought there was

an improvement , now i am suffering certain symptoms.They are sore throat,jaw

ache , burning sensation in throat, acid? hoarseness of voice  and headaches.

I went to see our local GP who had no experience of achalashia and use of

botox.Thier attitude was indifferent to say the least. I expected them to get

advice from a doctor who had experience in botox and its side effects.

Anybody had a similar experience regarding the side effects of botox and is

there  anything that can  be done to reduce  the side effects. 

Anybodies help , advice or experience will be most appreciated.

Regards

Meena

[Guest guest]

I do know that you can experience more heartburn after botox since it

partially paralyzes the LES. I experienced heartburn the first couple of

days after but then it was fine. Have you tried antacids to see if they

relieve the symptoms at all.

S

-- botox injection for achalashia

Dear all,

I had a botox injection in my oesophagus last week.Initially i thought there

was an improvement , now i am suffering certain symptoms.They are sore

throat,jaw ache , burning sensation in throat, acid? hoarseness of voice

and headaches.

I went to see our local GP who had no experience of achalashia and use of

botox.Thier attitude was indifferent to say the least. I expected them to

get advice from a doctor who had experience in botox and its side effects.

Anybody had a similar experience regarding the side effects of botox and is

there anything that can be done to reduce the side effects.

Anybodies help , advice or experience will be most appreciated.

Regards

Meena

[Guest guest]

I am wondering if some of these symptoms are related to spasms. My jaw will

ache during a spasm.

S

-- botox injection for achalashia

Dear all,

I had a botox injection in my oesophagus last week.Initially i thought there

was an improvement , now i am suffering certain symptoms.They are sore

throat,jaw ache , burning sensation in throat, acid? hoarseness of voice

and headaches.

I went to see our local GP who had no experience of achalashia and use of

botox.Thier attitude was indifferent to say the least. I expected them to

get advice from a doctor who had experience in botox and its side effects.

Anybody had a similar experience regarding the side effects of botox and is

there anything that can be done to reduce the side effects.

Anybodies help , advice or experience will be most appreciated.

Regards

Meena