Botulinum Toxin for Painful Spasms From Focal Seizures

Abstract

On the basis of the case presented, BTX may have a limited role in the treatment of pain from muscle spasm in intractable focal seizures. Further study is necessary to see if this use of BTX is generally applicable.

Tracking psychosocial health in adults with epilepsy—Estimates from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey

“…Persons with epilepsy may experience high levels of pain for several reasons. Seizures, particularly generalized tonic-clonic seizures, can cause pain [30]. An injury from seizures or adverse effects of anticonvulsants (e.g., unsteadiness) can lead to traumatic injuries or fractures which result in pain [31].…”