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Talkin' Tox
a blog about all things botulinum toxin and iatrogenic botulism
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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


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


Botulism: Things to Avoid
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, pro
Megan McCue
Feb 13, 2025


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


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


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


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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