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...

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...

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

Created by Megan McCue: www.iatrogenicbotulism.com ***THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE; IT IS A SAMPLE PROTOCOL THAT HOSPITALS CAN USE/EDIT IN...

The following is a list of the current botulinum toxin product inserts and safety information. If you inject patients with these...

Grass-fed steak is an MCAS-friendly superfood I wanted to put together some information about MCAS and histamine intolerances that can...

I wanted to share just a few of the most surprising adverse effects I've uncovered while reading through the package inserts for all...

There is overwhelming evidence from animal studies, as well as foodborne and iatrogenic botulism case studies, that Botox can and does...

I put this information together for people who suspect that they are suffering from Iatrogenic botulism following Botox/Xeomin/Dysport/etc injections. I suggest you read through this post in full. PLEASE NOTE: This is a working document and will be updated regularly to reflect the latest research. None of this is medical advice. Work with your primary care doctor to determine the best medications and/or supplements for your unique health situation Contents: What is Iatrogenic

Get outside as much as you can Botulism from Botox is a scary and unpredictable disease. My "very mild" botulism resulted in me being...

Photo credit: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/103000s5302lbl.pdf Botox has been approved for the prevention of...

Medical gaslighting in botulism cases is nothing new. Historical outbreaks of foodborne botulism victims documented cases of what doctors...

Mild botulism symptoms have been reported after as little as 5 units of Botox In order to fully understand botulism in all its...

The following is a list of drugs/procedures you may want to consider avoiding, particularly in the first 6-12 months, if you suspect you...

Below is a printable PDF for physicians that explains iatrogenic botuilsm signs/symptoms, and how to obtain antitoxin for patients:

But maybe we shouldn't? I recently came across this 2023 retrospective review article by Nathan Lu et al: "Use of Botox for sialorrhea...

Image credit: https://nationallaserinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/shutterstock_171519230.jpg Adverse effects after botulinum...