5 weeks post-Botox - small improvement, looking for advice
Hey! I’m looking for some advice from anyone who’s had Botox for RCPD. I had my first Botox injection on 28th May, so I’m now around 5 weeks post procedure.
In the first couple of weeks, I had the expected side effects (slow swallowing, hiccups and some regurgitation), which have now settled.
Since the procedure, I’ve had a partial response. I now get occasional small burps that happen spontaneously, but I have no control over them. Some days I don’t get any at all, while on other days I might have a few. The main issue is that when I feel the need to burp, I can feel the air rise right up into my throat, but it just won’t come out as a proper burp. It feels like it’s stuck at the top of my throat, so I don’t get any pressure relief.
My throat gurgles also seem to have moved higher up than they were before the Botox, but I’m still experiencing throat tightness, bloating and many of my usual symptoms.
I’ve booked a second Botox injection for September, but I’m interested to know if anyone else had a similar experience after their first injection. If you had a second injection, did it make a big difference?
I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences. Thank you!