Anyone tried Botox in Berlin for medical reasons (not cosmetic) – headaches/eye strain relief?

I’m looking for advice and if anyone have relatable experience, I’m considering Botox treatment for medical reasons (not cosmetic).

Here’s my situation:

I have an ongoing issue with my eyes that makes me instinctively squeeze my forehead muscles.

This usually triggers strong headaches.

I’ve already seen eye doctors → they found nothing wrong (no dryness, infection, or allergies).

I have a hospital appointment scheduled in late January for a deeper check-up.

In the meantime, my symptoms continue: my eyes start itching and burning, they’re extremely sensitive to light and wind, and even when I close them they still itch and hurt. A bad headache always follows.

I’m wondering if this could be nerve-related, and whether Botox in the forehead might help relax those muscles and reduce the headaches.

Has anyone in Berlin tried Botox for medical issues like this (tension headaches, muscle overactivity, eye-strain)?

Any clinics or doctors you’d recommend who deal with medical Botox (not just cosmetic)?

What was your experience – did it actually help?

How much did it cost you privately?

Did your insurance (if you’re with German public health insurance) cover any part of it?

Are there better alternatives I should look into while waiting for my hospital appointment?

I’d really appreciate any tips, stories, or doctor recommendations from people in Berlin who have dealt with something similar.

Thanks so much 🙏

Posted Sep 8, 2025, 1:53 PM UTC

57
Loading comments…