My new PDF "Recovering from Botulism" can be downloaded, printed and SHARED with friends, family, and medical professionals. The goal of this PDF is to serve as a well-organized, easy-to-read guide for learning more about botulism recovery - including possible symptoms, how the body heals from botulism, and strategies that may help manage symptoms. Most importantly, I want to emphasize that recovery from botulism depends on healing the whole body, not just treating isolated s

Click on a symptom below to see what practices/supplements/drugs helped relieve that symptom for fellow sufferers. This list was created via the input of members in our Facebook support group . Please note that none of this is medical advice . ALWAYS work closely with a trusted healthcare provider before beginning or discontinuing ANY supplements or medications. **What works for one person, can cause a worsening of symptoms for others, so please use your common sense, do your

Joelle developed MCAS after Botox in 2024 When I developed botulism from cosmetic Botox, it sent my entire body into a meltdown I didn’t know was possible. My mast cells became hyperreactive, my breathing felt suffocated, my nervous system was stuck in fight or flight, and the simplest things—walking, eating, smelling perfume—suddenly became threats. The Study That Haunted Me and the Turning Point That Saved Me Somewhere in those early months when my body felt like it was unr

Below is a printable PDF that providers can use to screen patients receiving BoNT injections. Ideally, this would be given to patients at every single visit, to identify patients who are potentially experiencing symptoms of toxin spread. Feel free to download and edit as needed.

I wanted to share some key takeaways from a Zoom call I had with Dr. Brenda Wilson, a microbiologist and professor at the University of...

Here is a growing list of hospitals and/or physicians that are familiar with the signs/symptoms of iatrogenic botulism and have treated IB patients: (Please email metoxpretty@gmail.com to add a hospital/clinician to this list) USA California Monterey - CHOMP (Dr. Hage) Monterey/Salinas - Dr. Steven Regwan (DO, cardiologist) Sacramento - UC Davis Sacramento - Sutter Downtown Temecula - Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine Oregon Gresham - Legacy Mt. Hood Hospital Texas Da

Here are screenshots of the survey results so far. Email me at metoxpretty@gmail.com if you want to see the results for a specific question not listed here. Which NEW symptoms did you experience post-injections? (do not include medical conditions you had prior to injections)

The following is a list of important considerations for physicians who are caring for those with iatrogenic botulism. Here is a full list...

***THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS. PLEASE BE PATIENT*** The following is a growing list of medical research related to iatrogenic botulism. **HINT: It is important to always look for the funding source when looking at any research pertaining to botulinum toxin injections. This is a powerful, $11 billion dollar industry, and thus much of the research is industry-funded. Companies that make BoNT products (and fund a lot of the research for new uses of these products) inc