Risks of Botox - A case study!

A 34-year-old woman received botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes. However, the preparation was not the FDA-approved botulinum toxin type A (brand name Botox). The injected substance was apparently research-grade toxin and was bought on the Internet. Two days after the injection, the woman developed progressive shortness of breath, swallowing difficulties, double vision, and generalized weakness. By the time she was examined by a neurologist, she was totally paralyzed with the exception of a little movement of her left big toe. An attempt to limit the paralysis with serum against the toxin was too late and did not help.

Electrical studies of various arm and leg muscles showed them to be totally inactive. Tests showed that the woman had extremely high levels of botulinum toxin in her blood. In fact, the authors of the article estimate that she had been given over 2,000 to 5,000 times the usual amount given for cosmetic purposes!

Botulinum toxin works by interrupting the connections between nerves and muscles. Recovery occurs only when more of the protein that has been inactivated by the toxin is made (see About Botulism). The patient was treated in the intensive care unit for any developing problems while waiting for recovery, which was slow. By 3 weeks, she could only shrug her shoulders and move her eyes. By 5 weeks, she could answer with a yes or no. The last time she was evaluated, 10 months after she was hospitalized, she still had problems with muscle pain and weakness and had some shortness of breath.

Source: National Institute of health

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