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Talkin' Tox
a blog about all things botulinum toxin and iatrogenic botulism
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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 often be triggered by iatrogenic botulism. In one study, 62% of iatrogenic botulism suffered from NEW onsets of food and product intolerances (histamine reactions) in the months after poisoning. In my own Facebook Group Botox Adverse Effects Survey, about 52% of people surveyed reported suffering from a new onset of MCAS and/or histamine intol
Megan McCue
Apr 24, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Botox Poisoning: Start Here
Click on the photo below for our NEW Q&A Tool , which combines information from this website, my books, the medical literature, and more, to answer your questions (note: you must be logged into a Google Account to access this tool, if the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting this link into a Chrome or Safari browser: Botox Side Effects / Iatrogenic Botulism AI Tool - NotebookLM ) I put this information together for people who suspect that they are suffering from Botox p
Megan McCue
Feb 27, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Botulism: Things to Consider Avoiding
Important Notice: This page is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Decisions about medications, procedures, supplements, diet, or lifestyle should always be made in consultation with a licensed healthcare provider who understands your individual medical history. People who experience suspected botulinum toxin spread following Botox injections often have questions about medications, proce
Megan McCue
Feb 13, 2025
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Botox Adverse Effects PDF
Below is a printable PDF (English and Spanish) for physicians that explains iatrogenic botuilsm signs/symptoms, and how to obtain antitoxin for patients:
Megan McCue
Feb 13, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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