Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Taken Botox For Face Spasms, Headache. X-ray And MRI Shows Spinal Stenosis. Numbness In Limbs. Connected?
I was diagnosed with spasms in my face been going on for about a 1 1/2 yrs. About 3months ago had botox injections to correct it. A month ago started getting really severe headaches lasting all day everyday. Had xrays and 2 seperate MRIs 1 on head ( all good) 2 on spine (told spinal stenosis today) now I have to see a Neuro Surgeon. I have been experiencing legs and arms as well as head falling asleep. Is there a connection with the blethraspasms in the face with the other ? Also I still have some twitching in the eye and face.
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Blepharospasm or botox injections have no connection to your current symptoms of headache and numbness of arms and legs.
Since you have some twitching still, next time, a higher dose of botox may be required.
If spinal canal stenosis is causing your symptoms (which is likely), then, the neurosurgeon may advise you for a surgery.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Thank you for posting your query.
Blepharospasm or botox injections have no connection to your current symptoms of headache and numbness of arms and legs.
Since you have some twitching still, next time, a higher dose of botox may be required.
If spinal canal stenosis is causing your symptoms (which is likely), then, the neurosurgeon may advise you for a surgery.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Geriatrics
Loading Online Doctors....