botox injections and epilepsy

[spitfire2]

I had a left temporal lobectomy for refractory epilepsy and a brain tumor, and have had chronic pain from the craniotomy for the past three and a half years.   Has anyone tried botox injections to address such pain?  I have read mixed reviews...some people got headaches from the injections, one person had a seizure, and others were helped.  I would die to get some help for this horrible pressure/tightness around my forehead, on top of my head, and around my eyes, and around the incision from the craniotomy.  But I worry about seizures...the last thing I want is to trigger a seizure, considering my medical history, and liklihood of recurring seizures.  Has anyone had any experience with botox??  Any help is appreciated....I am so tired of pain....Thanks much

[jillibene]

I have seizures coming from all over the brain and I can drop. Medicine does not work for me. I was wondering if botox could work.

Thanks,
Jillian

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello!
Botox treatments are useful for treating pain associated with neuropathic causes, muscular causes and glandular seceretions.Botox injections are injected into the muscle. The effect of a single injection may last for 3-6 months. The common side effects of Botox are pain and discomfort at the site of injection. Other side effects are low grade fever and flu like symptoms.Nausea, headaches and seizures are other rare side effects of botox.Any medication or drug should be used only if the potential advantages outweigh the risks. Discuss all the possible options available for relieving pain and your doctor will help you decide what is best for you. I do hope it helps.
Take care and best luck!