Botox for Migraines
- Connie Porteous
- Jan 15
- 3 min read
January 15, 2026
I haven't written on here in a while, as for most of the past year, as mentioned in my last blog, I was working on two books. One is published, and the other one is in pause right now as I deal with health issues. These health issues have really knocked me down and I can hardly stare at a screen right now; I can hardly form a sentence when speaking, it's that bad. So, I have just put myself into pause for the time being, but I really wanted to write today, so here I am...
I suffer with daily migraines (cluster headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, tension headaches, sinus pain, ear pain, blahblahblah) and have been seeing a Neurologist for some time regarding them. He suggested I try Botox for Migraines (plus the other pains), so I gave that a go. Now, if you've read my other blogs, you'll know I am not one for needles, in any way, so this was a lot for me to do. I felt maybe 15 of the injections, he said I received 35, so that wasn't too bad. The ones I did feel were pretty intense for me as I am super sensitive, they to me felt like wasp stings but lasted a bit longer and even a few made me bleed...heck, about 2 of them made me even cry. But overall, it wasn't terrible. This was on December 4th and I had high hopes for the procedure...but it didn't turn out as planned. Instead, they didn't do a thing, and I have been suffering so badly that I have basically slept almost all of December and so far, this much of January. The pain is just excruciating; feels like my skull is being crushed from the outside in, and then pushed from the inside out, all at the same time. My left eye feels like it's freezing cold, and wants to pop out, plus both eyes are so puffy I look like I've been crying for days...I did cry one day, but not for long and just enough to let off some emotions...they do however leak regularly, I wipe at them, but they just keep running and I sort of give up for a while. But I am sooooo exhausted!!!! I know I have a ton of other comorbidities, and I understand that a lot of that works on my energy levels too...and this time of year doesn't help either with Seasonal Affective Disorder. But the pain is just tearing me down. I have my other pains, especially the fibromyalgia/arthritis in my right hip and lower back...my spine gives off this horrible snapping sound with each movement (later in the day), and you'd think that popping would bring relief, but instead it hurts even worse. And yet, this pain doesn't even compare to what my head is going through.
So, I am booked for a second appointment for Botox for migraines and I do hope this time it makes a difference for me. I've heard from many others that it has helped them, so I am willing to take the injections, as much as I hate needles, just to get some relief, but I am questioning if this is going to do anything for me. I did contact my Neurologists office and have booked another appointment at the beginning of February just to speak with him before the next injections which is at the end of February, in case he has another idea, you know, because really, I hate needles...so why waste all that energy (and money) on something that may not work again. But obviously I am still optimistic that this could be a viable option for me and want to keep pursuing it...I'm at a point where the pain is just too much and I'm willing to try anything. For those who suffer with migraines, especially daily ones, I am sure you'd understand completely what I am talking about. The pains throughout my body, combined, do not compare to my head pain in any way...and believe me, my body ACHES ... but ... my head ... OMG, my head ... just ... kills. I am so exhausted and I want to live my life...not keep sleeping the days away. I hope that those who suffer find relief too, and I will keep sharing what I am doing (for all my health issues) in case it can help someone else ease their suffering! My heart truly goes out to you!!!
