“I go to swallow, and nothing triggers. Alarm bells are ringing in my head because, as a speech therapist, it's the scariest feeling.”
What started as a routine cosmetic procedure turned into a medical nightmare for SLP Megan McCue. After just 12 units of Botox, she experienced severe swallowing difficulties, systemic complications, and a battle to be believed by medical professionals. Her story exposes the darker side of a treatment millions undergo without question.
In this eye-opening episode, learn about:
- The hidden risks of botulinum toxin treatments
- How Botox can affect swallowing function
- Critical warning signs every medical professional should know
- The importance of including Botox history in patient screenings
- Latest research on systemic spread and nervous system impact
As both a patient and healthcare provider, Megan offers unique insights into this under-discussed issue, challenging common assumptions about a widely-used treatment. Whether you're a medical professional or considering Botox treatment, this episode provides crucial information about potential risks and the importance of informed consent.
Visit Megan's Website: http://www.meganmccue.com
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Megan McCue is a home health speech-language pathologist based in Sacramento, CA. She specializes in providing meaningful, functional therapy to patients, and particularly enjoys working with patients with dysarthria, voice disorders resulting from Parkinson's Disease, cognitive-communication deficits, and aphasia. She is the author of Me Tox Pretty: A Story of Iatrogenic Botulism and the Ugly Side of Cosmetic Injections.
