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Botos for migraines?

I just found out my insurance will cover this, any thoughts?  My thought is it's better than taking pills.....  Anyone try this?  Although would only work if my headaches are truley migraine right?
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997898 tn?1303734864
no way!!!!  my nl just told me it wasn't like 10 days ago!  lol  yeah...welcome to lower slower delaware!  lol
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It is FDA approved for migraines now
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm229782.htm
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997898 tn?1303734864
wow!!!  how did you get ins. to pay for it?  i was told that would never happen because it was not fda approved.  tell me your secret, because i have been considering it as well...
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620923 tn?1452915648
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No worries, I knew what u meant....lol....

I am not sure how this may work for u...a friend gets botox injected into her throat once a month, as it does not last...and it helps minimally.....

It helps reduce swelling.....so who knows?....it may be worth a shot....lol....

Keep us posted

"selma"
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I meant Botox sorry
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