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"  Q. What&amp;#039;s up with Botox for headaches? Will treating forehead wrinkles also make my migraines go away? A Botox does seem to be turning into a miracle drug. As a plastic surgeon, I use it every day on frown lines and crow&amp;#039;s-feet, but it&amp;#039;s now also used in different ways to treat medical problems such as excessive sweating, overactive bladder, prostate issues, pain during sex, and, yes, migraines. The common thread among these conditions is muscle contraction, which Botox blocks. The treatment for migraines involves 31 injections to seven specific sites in the head and neck (not the same places where it&amp;#039;s used on wrinkles) to block the spasms that can lead to headaches. The relief lasts for up to three months. If you&amp;#039;re interested, ask your neurologist to refer you to a doctor who specializes in Botox for this purpose, and be sure to tell him about any other Botox you&amp;#039;ve gotten. In large amounts, it can bring on symptoms of botulism, including paralysis. It&amp;#039;s rare, but you can&amp;#039;t be too careful.  Andrew Ordon, M.D., is a board-certified plastic surgeon and cohost of the syndicated talk show The Doctors. Check local listings for showtimes. Send your health questions to askthedoctors@redbookmag.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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