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EDUCATION, RESOURCES, & SUPPORT FOR
THOSE EXPERIENCING BOTOX ADVERSE EFFECTS, ALSO KNOWN AS "BOTOX POISONING"
Talkin' Tox
a blog about all things botulinum toxin and iatrogenic botulism
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Important Considerations for Botulism Patients
The following is a list of important considerations for physicians who are caring for those with iatrogenic botulism. Here is a full list...
Megan McCue
Apr 27
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Research Hub
***THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS. PLEASE BE PATIENT*** The following is a growing list of medical research related to iatrogenic...
Megan McCue
Apr 27
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Sample ER Protocol for Identifying Iatrogenic Botulism
Created by Megan McCue: www.iatrogenicbotulism.com ***THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE; IT IS A SAMPLE PROTOCOL THAT HOSPITALS CAN USE/EDIT IN...
Megan McCue
Apr 26
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Botulinum Toxin Product Inserts
The following is a list of the current botulinum toxin product inserts and safety information. If you inject patients with these...
Megan McCue
Apr 26
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Botulism and MCAS
Grass-fed steak is an MCAS-friendly superfood I wanted to put together some information about MCAS and histamine intolerances that can...
Megan McCue
Apr 24
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How Do I Know So Much About Botulism?
Some of you may be wondering...why does this SLP think she is qualified to write about botulism? "She's not a [doctor/microbiologist/infe...
Megan McCue
Apr 13
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Surprising Botox Adverse Effects
I wanted to share just a few of the most surprising adverse effects I've uncovered while reading through the package inserts for all...
Megan McCue
Mar 16
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Your Brain on Botox
There is overwhelming evidence from animal studies, as well as foodborne and iatrogenic botulism case studies, that Botox can and does...
Megan McCue
Mar 7
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Iatrogenic Botulism: Start Here
I put this information together for people who suspect that they are suffering from Iatrogenic botulism following...
Megan McCue
Feb 27
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Healing from Botulism
Get outside as much as you can Botulism from Botox is a scary and unpredictable disease. My "very mild" botulism resulted in me being...
Megan McCue
Feb 24
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Botox for Migraines: The Facts
Photo credit: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/103000s5302lbl.pdf Botox has been approved for the prevention of...
Megan McCue
Feb 23
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Botulism and Medical Gaslighting: My Story
Medical gaslighting in botulism cases is nothing new. Historical outbreaks of foodborne botulism victims documented cases of what doctors...
Megan McCue
Feb 21
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Mild Botulism: The Most Common Type
Mild botulism symptoms have been reported after as little as 5 units of Botox In order to fully understand botulism in all its...
Megan McCue
Feb 18
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Botulism: Things to Avoid
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...
Megan McCue
Feb 13
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Botox Adverse Effects PDF
Below is a printable PDF for physicians that explains iatrogenic botuilsm signs/symptoms, and how to obtain antitoxin for patients:
Megan McCue
Feb 13
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Botox for... Babies?!
But maybe we shouldn't? I recently came across this 2023 retrospective review article by Nathan Lu et al: "Use of Botox for sialorrhea...
Megan McCue
Feb 3
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Botox Adverse Effects Every SLP Should Know
Image credit: https://nationallaserinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/shutterstock_171519230.jpg Adverse effects after botulinum...

Megan McCue
Jan 30
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What is Iatrogenic Botulism?
Iatrogenic botulism is botulism that occurs after botulinum toxin injections (e.g. Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, etc.)

Megan McCue
Jan 29
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