Drug Ratings for KENALOG-40Average Rating: 2.4 (411 Ratings)
Compare KENALOG-40 with similar:
|
Results are sorted by Date Rating Was Added Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.) |
Charts & graphs: Reviews Summary for KENALOG-40 | Top 10 Adverse Effects (reported to FDA)
| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR KENALOG-40 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
  | F M | | | | |||
| 4 | asthma related breathing problems | Heavy vaginal bleeding; severe muscle cramps in my calves in both legs; itchy, red rash that doctor says is eczema (yeah right); fatigue; burning, itching in body; dizziness; blood sugar levels affected | I received a shot of kenalog for asthma related breathing problems and was told that I had a wet sound in my lungs. I was having extreme amounts of wheezing, breathing problems, and counghing fits. The Kenalog injection my doctor gave did help with these problems. Normally, this would have been greatly appreciated. Of course, I began to experience light bleeding and spotted with my monthly period then stopped. Several days later I began to have heavy vaginal bleeding. This has continued. My calves have both began having severe muscle cramps. I have an itchy, red rash on my elbows, around my ankles, and on one knee cap. The doctor that gave the shot said that I have eczema (yeah, right) and prescribed a cream for me. He gave me a sample of this cream to use for two days so the cost would not be so great. I was to use the steroid cream for two weeks only. I found out this is also the trima.... whatever the spelling is that is a steroid so this continues the bleeding and things because even once the kenalog leaves my body, there will still be some steroid from the rash in my system. I was told by the ob/gyn office not to be greatly worried that kenalog does this, but they are seeing me in their office to err on the side of caution. I have had bouts of dizziness and fatigue. It did cause some changes in my blood sugar level - while I do not have diabetes and my sugar level is always around 84 even with meals, etc. the kenalog cause me to have some periods where my s | F | 42 | 1 days 1 shot 1X D | 3/20/2012 | 1 | injuries & RA | Severe very deep itching, bone pain, vomiting, hormone imbalance, dry eyes, nose and mouth, dental problems. Flushing in face, infections. Scars from uncontrollable scratching/itching, skin burning and peeling. Hair loss. Burning sensation and hot, dry skin for about a month after last injection. Terrible joint pain and damage, chafed angry skin. Migraines, confusion, memory loss, depression, spasms, drooling, jaw and tooth infection, fever, complex partial and tonic–clonic seizures, vision changes. | Permanent, irreversible damage to connective and other tissue. I was never told this medicine was going to be used, nor was I warned of possible side-effects or adverse effects. Nasty drug. | F | 44 | 1 days unknown 1X D | 2/28/2012 | 1 | LBP/ Disc herniation | Abnormal menstrual cycle( missing cycles), very frequent urination 3 days after injection, GI problems. | Not happy with the side effects which I was never told about. I was told that the steroid injection was "safe". Doctor did not even know about some of the other numerous side effects including the ones I experienced. Was not told that it affects hormones even though I have Gyn problems and migraines. | F | 40 | 1 days 40mg 1X M | 2/20/2012 | 1 | bulging discs in neck and lumbar | Most extreme and lasting side effects: extreme tingling and a deep itching sensation in arms/hands/legs/feet; numbness down one arm; intermittent cramping, stabbing, and pricking sensations all over. Any movement aggravates these symptoms, and these symptoms get progressively worse as the day goes on, becoming disabling by the end of the day. Symptoms that lasted about 2 weeks: insomnia; red, puffy face, red chest; felt kind of manic and extremely irritable; throat closed a few times felt dizzy on and off. | I had 4 shots (2 epidurals and two facets) over a 6 week period (200 mg. total of Kenalog). The last injection was Jan. 20. Most extreme and lasting side effects: extreme tingling and a deep itching sensation in arms/hands/legs/feet; numbness down one arm; intermittent cramping, stabbing, and pricking sensations all over. Any movement aggravates these symptoms. These symptoms have not subsided at all. Like many others here, I was not warned of any of these side effects. Also, the docs. who administered the injections have apparently never seen an adverse reaction other than "mild facial flushing." Please read this recent Bloomberg news article about the dangers of steroids, including Kenalog:http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-25/bristol-myers-warning-ignored-on-steroid-shots-tied-to-deaths. If I had known about the side effects I would have never agreed to these injections. I encourage EVERYONE who has suffered side effects from Kenalog 40 to contact the manufacturer Bristol Myers Squibb and register a complaint. The number: 1-800-332-2056. You will need to leave basic info. such as name, age, what/when/where/how much of the medication and side effect symptoms. Bristol Myers sent out the warning referenced in the Bloomberg article b/c of complaints, so continued complaints may eventually effect some changes in whether/how this drug is administered. | F | 44 | 4 months 200 mg. 4X O | 2/18/2012 History | 1 | allergy | Heart Palpitations, Anxiety, Post Menopausal Spotting, Crampy, Muscle Aches, Stomach Problems after being on Fluticasone Propionate, Symbicort and one Injection of Kenalog. These are all Corticosteriods. | Just wanted to pass on this research being done on Corticosteriods. This is scary! Wish I had read this before taking these drugs! Irregular Heartbeat Does your health plan include high doses of corticosteroids? Heart problems, including stroke and heart failure, could result, depending on the dosage. Heart irregularity and steroids are the focus of a significant new study. High doses of corticosteroids, such as prednisone, often are used to bring down inflammation quickly in people with arthritis, asthma or allergies. A 2006 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates they also may bring on changes in heartbeat. The study showed taking corticosteroids, such as prednisone, increased the likelihood of developing new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) – the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Irregular beating means blood is not being pumped efficiently, causing heart palpitations or flutters, fatigue, shortness of breath or difficulty exercising, as well as possibly causing blood to pool, clot and lead to a stroke or heart failure. AF increases the risk of stroke fivefold – a concern for those with inflammatory forms of arthritis, who already have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack and heart failure. In the study, researchers followed 7,983 adults who were part of the Rotterdam study in the Netherlands for 10 years. Those who used corticosteroids were nearly four times more likely to have AF c | F | 62 | 30 days 1X D | 2/12/2012 History | 1 | spinal stenosis | Extremely Heavy periods,non-stop bleeding, severe leg-muscle cramps, muscle calf atrophy. | I will NEVER have this drug injected in my body again- I had to be placed on birth control pills in order to regulate my menses to back to normal. I This was a horrible experience- and if the doctor had explained the possible side effects- I would have definetely turned this injection down. | F | 42 | 2 months 40mg 1X M | 2/8/2012 | 4 | severe allegries asthma eczema | no side effects. | it helps me for about 2 months work great as long as its not a generic kenalog shot. | M | 25 | 1 years 30 1X AN | 1/23/2012 | 1 | Asthma/Bronchitis | A year ago I received kenalog injections in my right AND left gluteal muscles along with an antibiotic shot in the hip. I saw no improvement, in fact, I felt worse. The shots left enormous bruises that lasted for months. Worst of all, I am so incredibly upset to report that a year later, the area where I received the injections still hurts and I have indentions in my gluteal muscles on both sides. I was a petite, fit person and I don't even recognize my body anymore. I have been diagnosed with POTS syndrome because of issues with tachycardia and fatigue that I have developed. I've also developed fibroids in my breasts, moon face (what my family loving calls my turkey neck), a strange rash that still won't go away after a year, my hair started falling out, I've struggled with depression... I just never felt healthy again after this shot. I'm so much weaker and tired, I can barely play with my daughter anymore. I wish I could go back in time, before this shot, and have my body and my health back! | F | 31 | 1 days | 1/17/2012 | 1 | Inflammatory Arthritis | after initial shot, felt tired and irritable. A few days went by with no marked improvement in swelling/pain from arthritis. Within 2 days i had caught some viral infection, stayed sick for 10 days, thought i was better then relapsed again and have been sick for a month the viral issue and its finally starting to clear. My DR states it can lower immune system and make healing/recovering hard for viral, bruising and/or cuts/scrapes. About 3 weeks in the pain from arthritis and swelling went away but a massive headache appeared and has been with me for 3 weeks. the headache overlapped the viral thing so i associated it with the viral infection...but once that started to cleared (about 4 weeks) the headache didn't leave. I also noticed a SEVERE change in my irritability level, very dark depression, anxiety/panic attacks and having emotional outbursts. approx 3 weeks in as well. again we just thought it was from lack of sleep from being so sick with the viral but when the viral cleared up | I WOULD never recommend this medication to ANYONE without first advising them of the possible side effects. When I ask how long this will be going on for the reply has been until the drug has left your system which could be 6 to 24 weeks. I am very unhappy about this. | F | 42 | 1 days 80mg 1X AN | 1/5/2012 | 5 | servere asthma | Just got a bruise where injection was done and the second time i felt abit sicky the next day. i am given a shot every 3months and also take 10mg of predisilone a day to wean me off them (have been on 40mg a day since age 12) the injections only lasts for 2weeks with me but what a difference in them two weeks! I feel like im able to live my life like a "normal" person! Great drug! | F | 20 | 6 weeks not sure! | 12/14/2011 | 2 | Herniated L4/L5 and L5/S1, Sciatica | Some relief in back, little relief in legs. Extreme leg cramping in both legs, unbelievably painful. Heart palpitations and night sweats. Some muscle loss in legs. Never had these symptoms before injections. | Scheduled for 3rd injection, not going to get it. There is no dought these side effects were caused by this drug. Will these side efects wear down over time? | M | 49 | 1X D | 12/13/2011 | 1 | Severe Allergy | Have had my period for a month now...menstrual pain...it doesn't seem to end any time soon... | Would never recommend Kenalog. My doctor says I am the first patient to have had this kind of problem after using kenalog...I really connected the kenalog with my long-term period after vising the gyn...really disappointed with my ENT... | M | 17 | 1 days 1X D | 12/5/2011 | 1 | knee pain, disc injury, nerve pain | Increased knee pain, felt like I had the flu the first week after, messed up periods, nipple discharge, strange rash, nausea, muscle cramping in legs, scared out of my mind with thoughts of something more serious going on - never even considered the shot until deep into side-effects. | Car accident 5/08. Unbearable pain in knee – first shot two years ago gave great pain relief for about three months. Spinal blocks and steroid flushing twice (not sure if two or three areas) with some relief for damaged disks. Another knee injection two months ago. For a week I felt like I had the flu. Some scary heart issues but figured I was being paranoid. Pain in knee was MUCH worse. Early and heavy period followed by another heavy period a week after – both extended. Headaches, strange rash, hard strange pimples on my thighs, breast discharge, nasty leg cramps. Had vaginal ultrasound (fun), blood tests, exams, etc. thinking the big C (endometrial or ovarian). All negative. Friend mentioned possible medication complication but I wasn’t taking anything. Light came on and thought of the shot I just had. Did some research and found my symptoms likely from shot. Mentioned to doctor’s – they seemed surprised at the side-effects. Gave them this site as reference. Rash is clearing up, feel better physically, still a bit of nausea now and then. Had knee surgery with great relief – will never ever have another cort. Shot again. My periods are still screwed up and frankly, the scare wasn’t worth the potential relief. Now I wonder how long my periods will be messed up and if I have more to look forward to. For those who claim no adverse reaction – consider, like me, it may just be a matter of time. You can’t u | F | 45 | 4 times not sure 4X O | 11/21/2011 | 5 | Allergies | None | The shot lasts about 2-3 months and completely clears up my allergies. I can sleep without waking up and need no OTC drugs because it has given me my life back. No obvious side-effects. I have taken 3 shots a year for the past 3 years. | M | 51 | 3 years 30 mg 1X AN | 11/12/2011 | 4 | infection | After the shot was done,pretty much right after i left I felt really depressed and started crying with no actual reason. I blamed the pain (it was so painful,because the infection in my knee is so bad). So couple of hours i was just crying,with no actual reason . Other than that , I felt hungry and thirsty more than usual. But the scariest was the fact that I just had my period before the shot and i got my period again a week after. That's when i started to look what shot it was. Now I actually feel pretty good. No depression or anything. | I really didn't know at the time,what shot they made. They told that it's nessesery and ofcorse I agreed. So at the time I didn't even know the name. Just cheked the name after 2 weeks. For those,who doesn't have side effects,good for you,but don't be mean to them,who have them. It can freak you out. But it helped with the infection,so I'm glad that I did it. I wish only that I would've known about the possible side effects. | F | 21 | 1 days 1X AN | 11/10/2011 | 5 | Allergies | None | Over the past 3-4 years, my allergist has given me injections about 2-1/2 to 3 months apart and it completely cures my allergies with no side effects. I went off Kenalog for about a year and lived with oral meds, which still left me with a partly stuffy nose, diminished taste buds, poor sense of smell plus diet restrictions until I finally elected to have another shot --about 2 days later I was completely cured again. I worry about long term use of a steriod, but my short term use has been terrific with zero side effects. There's a website http://packageinserts.bms.com/pi/pi_kenalog-40.pdf meant for health care professionals which describes side effects of Kenalog and of corticosteroids in general. Worth reading --some things worry me long term. I'll probably continue to use this sparingly. | M | 62 | 3 years 1X AN | 10/27/2011 | 5 | Cervical Sponylosis with Myelopathy | Immediately after treatment - high energy, insomnia, insatiable appetite (30 lb weight gain). One month post treatment - severe depression, anxiety, nausea | IThis medication helped my pain immensely although I have reinjured my neck from physio and pretty much bedridden again. Now I am experiencing terrible side effects. Called the pain management doctor and he denied it is the drug. I had 3 shots two weeks apart with the last shot on July 22. I had fantastic energy but could not sleep and gained 30 lbs in six week. Now one month laterI am now severely depressed. My mentsrual cycle is completely messed up. I have terrible nausea. When I suggested this was caused by the medication the pain doctor said I had the flu and it was not from the Kenalog. I am going to see my G.P. on Tuesday and request blood work to see if I have adrenal insufficiency because the nausea is overwhelming. I've never felt so terrible in my life. But I do have to admit that until I reinjured my neck it was the best thing for me in terms of pain management. I don't know if I will take it again if offered because I absolutely feel horrible right now. The pain doc never told me about the side effects and my G.P. who referred me said that is why she doesn't like this clinic but referred me because they have a short waiting list and I was in a pain crisis. | F | 47 | 1X D | 9/1/2011 | 1 | sciatic nerve/piriformis syndrome | SEVERE 'Moon Face", easily bruised, extended heavy menstruation, heightened emotional sensitivity. | I wrote an initial review on 8/20/11 the day after I got the shot, and even then I expressed my worry about developing the symptoms that many here have mentioned. My fears have manifested. 2 days ago I woke up looking like the Pillsbury dough girl. What stinks is that I already battle puffy eyes (and carb face after sometimes indulging in a late night snack) so this added problem is devastating. I tried my usual remedies for puffiness (ice pack for 5 mins, caffeine face cream) and nothing works. This is awful for someone who has a history of eating disorders-I'm worried that this will trigger another episode after 1 year of eating like a normal healthy person. I also noticed my period was severe, I'm bruising easily, and just all around feel like I'm easy to anger. My doc did not disclose these side effects to me, and I even asked what I was in for! If anyone wants to chat about your symptoms, please write. I know how you feel. Let's support each other... | F | 34 | 10 days 40mg 1X O | 8/29/2011 | 5 | for asthma and allergies | kenalog injection - a little flushing feeling of the face on second day, maybe a little edgier than usual. | I have very excellent results with a Kenalog injection about every 6 months for asthma. In reading all these reviews I think some people would say they had side effects from water aside from frequent urination. Like stress, face broke out, headache, gained weight, lost weight, seizures, temporary blindeness, etc. It kind of sounds like the same symptoms for every medication | F | 73 | 2 years 40mg 1X AN | 8/28/2011 | 3 | Hip bursitis, osteoarthritis | IMy doctor gave me an injection of Kenalog in my left hip/buttocks area on Aug. 3. She did not tell me anything about the drug, but did state that it was a steroid. After a couple of days my heart was racing, had breathlessness, got a severe headache that was different than any I've ever experienced, leg muscle pain and swelling in the back of my upper leg -of the same side the injection was given, terrible sweating spells, severe chest pain with sharp stabbing pains in upper back and slightly in both jaws while feeling very weak and sick. My legs felt wobbly or like they were unsteady. I also became very sick with a really bad cough that produced thick green and yellow sputum along with loud wheezing when I would lie down. My nose wasn't plugged or anything, it was mainly in my lungs. This was a very frightening experience for me and I will never get this shot again. It did help with the pain in my buttocks, hips, hands, lower back and feet though, but it only lasted from the 3rd to a | I feel this drug is dangerous due to the experience I had on it. | F | 50 | 1 times ? 1X D | 8/28/2011 | 3 | Hip bursitis, osteoarthritis | IMy doctor gave me an injection of Kenalog in my left hip/buttocks area on Aug. 3. She did not tell me anything about the drug, but did state that it was a steroid. After a couple of days my heart was racing, had breathlessness, got a severe headache that was different than any I've ever experienced, leg muscle pain and swelling in the back of my upper leg -of the same side the injection was given, terrible sweating spells, severe chest pain with sharp stabbing pains in upper back and slightly in both jaws while feeling very weak and sick. My legs felt wobbly or like they were unsteady. I also became very sick with a really bad cough that produced thick green and yellow sputum along with loud wheezing when I would lie down. My nose wasn't plugged or anything, it was mainly in my lungs. This was a very frightening experience for me and I will never get this shot again. It did help with the pain in my buttocks, hips, hands, lower back and feet though, but it only lasted from the 3rd to a | I feel this drug is dangerous due to the experience I had on it. | F | 50 | 1 times ? 1X D | 8/28/2011 | 2 | piriformis syndrome/sciatica | Burning upon initial injection, swelling of entire right leg and foot, bright red skin color of right foot. Insomnia the night of injection, as well as slight nasuea. Anxiety for 4 hours after injection. | Oh, how I wish I had read all of these reviews first before getting this injection. I am so afraid of having all of these major side effects (more specifically the ones that women have been describing). I can't really say for sure if the medication will help my pain, given that it's only the second day. Please don't knock me for writing a review so soon, but I feel that my initial side effects may help someone who is even considering this injection-insomnia and anxiety alone, hours afterward, were bad enough. Thankfully, I have a hormone spcecialist doctor who may be able to help me if I do run into any of the symptoms that seem to strike women. It seems as if our systems are more sensitive to this drug. I agree with some of the others who said that doctors seem to be inept at informing the patient beforehand about these symptoms. I was only told that I may have "some flushing". Now, from what I've been reading here, it sounds like I could be in for a long road of misery. I'm scheduled for 2 more of these shots within the next 8 weeks, but have decided to cancel these and talk about alternative treatments for my pain. | F | 34 | 2 days 40 1X O | 8/20/2011 | 2 | severe knee arthritis | severe redness and flushing face and upper body, persistent low grade fevers and extreme unusual fatigue even with long sleep and rest resulting in frustration and loss of work time | Agree with other reviewers, PLEASE ask your practitioner WHAT type of corticosteroid you will be given before you consent to the injection. A general written consent (everyone signs in the waiting room) does not preempt physician responsibility to appropriately disclose reported adverse side effects especially if they know you have not taken the drug previously. Don't assume a second or third opinion physician/specialist will perform all the due diligence you would demand for yourself. Should you have a bad reaction, see your primary care physician as immediately as possible and request full physical evaluation and recommendations to deal with side effects. CAVEAT EMPTOR, don't risk your long term health for the sake of the drug companies and their shareholders. This is apparently a heavy drug where many people are experiencing very adverse and possibily long term side effects. LOOK FOR ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY DO THE JOB THAT YOU NEED WITHOUT POISONING YOU! | F | 60 | unknown 1X D | 8/20/2011 | 1 | I had a cold | injection into gluteus muscle . one time injection 80 mg for a cold. serious anayphylaxis reaction within 48 hours lasted 5 hours. anxiety for 1 1/2 years. swelling first month after injection. deep muscle gluteus atrophy. pain in hip and gluteus muscle 3 years later still very sick. lost 48 lbs. lost muscle content over entire body. lose fat over body. eye pressure . brown spots in eye . distorted eye vision. naseau and throwing up for one year after injection. trimmers shaking convulsion like symptoms CHANGED MY LIFE COMPLETELY. now have arthrosis of the hip. nerve damage. cannot function on a daily basis. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. did not know what was injected into my body.. STAYED IN MY SYSTEM FOR 1 1/2 YEARS. CAUSES so many medical complications. Doctors will not admit that this medication is not the MIRACLE medication .. that it once was thought to be. IT CAUSES MORE HARM TO THE BODY THAN GOOD. Please do not take this medication . INJECTION into joints causes more | F | 46 | 1 days 80 1X D | 8/18/2011 | 5 | Sinus Polyps | I experience no side effects amybe a little dryr red skin but it is worth it. | Without it, polyps grow out my nose.I take blood thinners for heart fib. so I cant stop taking thinners for a nasal operation. Some doctors are paranoid about kenalog but its a lifesaver for me. | M | 80 | 15 years 2mg 1X O | 7/28/2011 | 1 | Allergies | I got a Kenalog shot for seasonal allergies when I was 28. My immediate side effects were night sweats, heart palpitations, and I had breakthrough bleeding that lasted 60 days. Now three years later I have a fibroid tumor that causes intense pain. No one in my family has fibroids, and I believe it was caused by the kenalog. | I would never recommend Kenalog. | F | 31 | 1X D | 7/16/2011 | 1 | sciatic nerve and back pain | I ended up in the ER with low potassium a few days after my shot. HORRIBLE weakness (like I could not get out of bed), fatigue, sleepy, period really messed up, muscle cramping and paralysis, diarrhea, massive urine output without any increase in fluid intake. | A couple days after the shot I started having massive urine output which lasted 2 days. Then horrible muscle spasms that caused disabling pain. That was followed by horrible weakness/fatigue and very sleepy. I ended up in the ER with low potassium, which I believe was caused by the huge urine output. Also I had hot flashes and chills. My first period after the shot was 12 days late. It lasted 8 full days and I then I was clear for 4 days when I got my period again! The whole episode with the urination, weakness, cramping, etc. lasted a few days and I thought it was behind me, then here I am six weeks later and it's started all over again. My online research indicates that kenalog (or any corticosteroid) can mess up your electrolytes, especially potassium. Here is an electrolyte solution that helped me tremendously with many of the side effects people here are describing here: 1 liter of water. Add 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt substitute; and 2 tablespoons sugar. Sip on all day (do not gulp). Mixture lasts 24 hours. Throw away any leftover and make a fresh batch. Do not eat/drink any additional sugars or fats. This drug is absolutely horrible. I told my dr. I'd had really bad side effects with prednisone before, but he convinced me that I'd only absorb a tiny bit of the kenalog from the injection - NOT TRUE!! My body has absorbed a significant amount and it has put me in bed for days at a time!! | F | 45 | 1 times 1X O | 7/10/2011 | 1 | Angulated Coccyx bone | Menstrual cycle is completely messed up. I get 2 to 3 periods per month. The bleeding can only be controlled with medication. As this steroid is slow releasing it stays in your system for months. I am still having continuous bleeding 4 months later. Doctors deny it initially because they dont want to accept responsibility. But on this site alone, you can see the side effects on womens menstral cycle are quite drastic. I am glad i finally know the cause of this ongoing bleeding. It only started after this kenalog shot. | I would not recommend taking this shot if you are a woman. | F | 32 | 4 months 1X O | 6/29/2011 | 5 | Severe Hayfever | None apart from feeling normal again! | After waiting to grow out of this allergy since I was 7 years old,and trying everything on the market, herbal remedies and the strongest prescription tablets available, I heard about Kenilog. I've now been having a Kenilog injection for the past 15 years and it is responsible for me being able to enjoy the summer and to have been a radiant June bride surrounded by flowers! I havent experienced any of the side effects described by some others, and I wonder if they maybe have other reasons for what they are experiencing? Maybe they have read the side effects and it has been convenient to blame Kenilog. Maybe its psychological, and I'm sure to them it's very real and very disabling. There seems to be a complete difference in the effect of the drug between patients with Allergies and those with other problems - the allergy sufferers don't appear to have side effects. Maybe that is something to be noted by medics. Here in the UK it is very, very difficult to get the injection for hayfever, and you really have to have an extremely understanding GP who will log it as a shot in the shoulder. Anyone who hasn't suffered the debilitating state that continual bouts of violent sneezing - up to 25-30 in one go, that leaves you totally exhausted, and the sleepless nights with itching eyes and throat that leave you incapable of thinking straight and working, can't possibly understand the totally amazing feeling of being normal again. It's like being Reborn! | F | 64 | Injection 1X D | 6/16/2011 | 3 | Allergies | Not sure there are any??? | It is so funny to me that there are countless people posting that the Kenalog shot is what made them "raging angry," "gaining weight," "depressed," etc. Since my shot several days ago I have had some cramping, bloating in lower abdomen, sleepiness, irritation-among other things. However, none of those symptoms are from the Kenalog shot. It is a little thing called "LIFE." I have been eating poorly, not getting enough sleep thanks to the 19month old/hectic work/home schedules and I might just be pregnant. Examine everything in your life before jumping on the bandwagon and repeating symptoms someone else posted that failed to see why they're REALLY gaining weight..."and counting." < | F | 23 | 3 times ?idk 1X AN | 5/28/2011 | 3 | artheritis and severe pain | none , | i was gave this in the muscle of my arm. a few days later i got sick, like i was getting a cold which turned to broncitis. i usually have that very severe when i get it. but this time it was like i could cough up the congestion a lot better. i have asthma as well and it seemed to help. so i don't no if it caused this or if i contacted it from dr's office. it helped the severe pain in my hand, arm and shoulder after bout 4 days. i have herniated disks and artheritis in lower back and hips. seems to help that a little. only saw benifits from that area about a week. don't know what the doseage was. it seems like it lifted my mood. wish i could feel like that every day, like normal. but now back to severe depression and anixity. | F | 61 | 1 times 1X O | 5/27/2011 | 1 | HAYFEVER | I had this injection last year which helped my hay fever symptoms completely.. BUT I now have a large indentation on my left buttock...I'm really concerned and dont know what to do! can anybody help,? it looks terrible, and its very noticable...Do i report this ? HELP !! | F | 49 | 1X O | 4/24/2011 | 1 | herniated disks -relieve Migraines | Night Sweats, Moon Face, Adrenal Supression, Mood Swings, Inability to Focus, Dizziness- WEIGHT GAIN 17 llbs in a little under 3 mos... | The only side effect that was on the document my doctor had me sign was infection... so angry&frustrated | F | 28 | 2 months 80mg 1X O | 4/22/2011 | 5 | Allergic Reaction to antibiotic | Likely saved my life. I had a severe reaction to amoxicyllin. Swelling tounge sores all over body etc. Got 60mg injected in the posterior and felt better in 1 hour and saw notable improvement in 12 hours. | M | 50 | 60mg 1X O | 4/21/2011 | 5 | Severe Seasonal Allergies | No side effects at all. Not even the indention in my butt cheek that many peeps report. I take a rather large dose blended with lidocaine. | Frankly I'm kinda surprised by all the comments where people say this is an evil poison that should be outlawed. It makes me wonder if their side effects were caused by something other than the kenalog 40. After a lifetime of crippling seasonal allergies, a country doctor in west texas introduced me to kenelog40. I've been taking a yearly rump injection of it for 6 or 7 yrs now and it has literally given me my life back. I have no side effects, no rump indention, no weight gain or loss, no pain or other issues related to its use. I spent years having to medicate myself with OTC meds or prescription meds. I had to drug myself up until nearly zombie-like to get allergy relief and breathe freely prior to using kenalog40. It is a lifesaver and a blessing. One shot every year in April and my allergies are a thing of the past. I recommend it to peeps all the time who have severe allergies. Those that were able to talk their Dr into trying it on them have also had success. It's a miracle drug and I will use it for the rest of my life. | M | 45 | 7 years 1X O | 4/20/2011 | 1 | sciattic never L4 L5 bulge | Injection in my spine...has RUINED MY LIFE Extreme night sweats, raging appetite and weight gain, confusion, ANGER outbursts...and the worst...fat atrophy..22 lbs and counting | I will NEVER let this POISON into my body EVER AGAIN. This medication has RUINED MY LIFE. It took away the pain and now my body has mutatated into something I do not recognize. I want this medication taken OFF THE MARKET..before it KILLS someone. BEWARE...this medication is EVIL. I took the shot because of severe pain and the pain is gone, but now I am in the fight of my life. I have lost over 22 lbs., my entire body has dissapated...except my distended stomach...which was not that way before this shot. OMG...night sweats....unable to eat ENOUGH food...then not able to EAT AT ALL. Not any apptite now..2 months later...guess that is why all the fat has disappered from my body. I only weighed 178 but now I weigh 162...HOW does this happen??? Anger/RAGE is just part of the side effects of this heinous medication. If you are smart and you value your body and want a good LIFE...........DON'T TAKE THE SHOT!!!! | M | 55 | 1X O | 4/18/2011 | 1 | Allergies | Panic attacks, depression, severe anxiety, increased heart rate, muscle spasms, numbness in limps, insomnia and headaches | 3 days after injection began to feel side effects, been out of work for 2 weeks, was healty active 32yo male never experiencing any of the side effects mentioned, now I just lay around the couch sleeping. Was sent to the ER after 1st episode and several other DRs appointments. All tests (CT scan, bloodwork, EKG, etc.) come back normal. Nothing in my life changed but this shot and I am paying for it now. REMOVE ANY SUPPLEMENTS OR VITAMINS FROM YOUR DIET IF TAKING THIS SHOT. It will help level the intensity from the side effects. This was given to me by another person on this forum. It helped tremendously. Please email me with questions and remedies. I am willing to do anything to get some relief. | M | 32 | 1 days 60mg 1X O | 4/13/2011 | 5 | severe swelling in throat/infection | headache | The first time I was given Kenalog was in an Urgent Care due to severe swelling on left side of the back of mouth/throat. The injection calmed the excruciating swelling within 8 hours. I recently had the same infection (only on left side/rear of mouth/throat area. The inflammation was so severe the sides of my throat were touching my uvula. The first Dr. I saw refused the shot; so I went elsewhere where I was given the injection. I had a bad headache the night of the injection, but woke the next day to find the swelling reduced considerably more than halfway, and the pain gone. I also have severe allergies; and it helped me there too. My theory is steroids are intended to reduce inflammation; I really do not think it matters where the inflammation is. It has worked twice wonderfully for me for inflammation from a throat infection-so why was that Dr. refusing to give it to me? It worked and now I feel much better. | F | 38 | 2 times 1 1X AN | 4/6/2011 | 1 | tailbone manipulation | F | 32 | 1X D | 4/6/2011 History | 1 | chronic fatigue | dizziness, arrhythmia, severe pain in a scapular muscle that already had a spasm, but became awful the night after the injection. The injection was in my hip. I've had a lot of pain, but this was above the worst. | I guess it helps some with allergies, but would tell anyone else to never get it. | F | 70 | 1 times don't know 1X O | 3/21/2011 | 1 | Sciatic nerve pain/Piriformis Syndr | 1 month after. Migraine that lasted for appr 5months. Heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding. Dark hair growth on upper cheeks, fat round face, weight gain, terrible heart palps, drenching night sweats, acne, insomnia. | rec'd inj 10/08. I'm still recovering (3/12). Saw many docs, specialists re my problems with no help. Finally had saliva cortisol measured and my levels are bottom of range indicating adrenal insuficiency...I also suffered with Hypothyroidism symptoms due to adrenal suppression. I would warn anyone against receiving this dosage!!!!! Lost over 2 years of my life! | F | 43 | 1 months 60 mg 2X M | 3/18/2011 | 1 | allergies | huge crater in hip, pain, bruising | not warned about any side effects, never would have agreed to injection | F | 41 | 1 times 80 1X O | 3/3/2011 | 3 | rheumatoid arthritis | Started bleeding and cramping within a day of taking the injection it has now been 15 days dont know if this side effect came about because I have had an injection in September 2010, October, November and February of 2011. | Shot seems to be wearing off stiffness in my shoulders is coming back throbbing pain hasnt reappeared yet some discomfort but not as excruciating. Bleeding and cramps dont look like its going to stop anytime soon. Dont know if the brief relief are worth the added expense of pain relievers and extra feminine hygiene products | F | 49 | 1X AN | 3/1/2011 | 1 | neck pain | weight gain, vertigo, headaches, eye pressure,depression,messed up menstrual cycles | I had my first shot in March 2010 and another one two weeks later. I gained 10 lbs in two weeks, my eyes and headaches were so bad that I couldn't watch a movie. I felt "sea sick", like I was about to fall off a cliff, almost like I was in a dream-like state. This continued for over six months. I went to my obgyn, I had cat scans and mri's of my head and everything came back normal. I had also had a Dysport (like botox)procedure around the same time and I thought that's what all the symptoms were from. I had another two shots over two week period in January 2011 and immediately gained back the ten pounds I had lost over the fall. I finally realized it must be the injections. I am back to feeling all the horrrible side effects again. I feel so ignorant for never asking what was actually being injected into my neck. I have always been in great shape and now I am embarressed to see people because I look so bloated, which just adds to the depression. I try to stay upbeat and work out but it is so difficult. My life has totally changed since having these injections. Had I known before hand how Kenelog would effect me I would have chosen to live in pain for the rest of my life. I just hope the side effects don't last forever. DON'T TAKE KENELOG, IT'S NOT WORTH IT!! | F | 47 | 80 2X O | 2/27/2011 | 5 | arthritic conditon due to long term | Hunger, slight anger issues, mensral iggregularties | Work very well for me, on my 2nd dose in 3mos. the benefits far outweigh the side effects. I feel results with in hours. | F | 32 | 3 months 80 1X O | 2/24/2011 | 5 | psoriasis and lung problem | none | I've had psoriasis since my early twenties. As of a year or so ago i developed a lung problem where it felt like my lungs were being squeezed and i couldn't get enough air. I went to my doctor and ask if the psoriasis could be related to my lung problem and he said "Yes". After receiving a Kenalog injection within 7 hours my lungs opened up, it's been a mircle. I can now take a deep breath with every breath and i haven't been able to do that in a long long time. It's been wonderful! | F | 54 | injection 1X D | 2/14/2011 History | 5 | Allergies | The negative side effects are minimul compared to the outstanding positive effect of feeling like a new person. I take it once per year. | This shot works so well I am wondering what my body may be trying to tell me. Anyone have any ideas as to what my body may be telling me? | M | 59 | 30 years 1X O | 2/10/2011 | 5 | SEVERE allergies | None | Within hours after getting the Kenalog shot, my allergy symptoms went away and have not returned since. I avoid taking any sort of medicine but resorted to taking some over the counter meds for my allergies with little results. I was reluctant to get any sort of shot but was suffering so bad with nose bleeds, itchy eyes, sneezing, a raw throat and not being able to sleep that I finally caved and decided to go to the doctor. This has changed my life! My allergies have completely disappeared and I have my life back. I can sleep, exercise, socialize and do all of the things that those pesky allergies were preventing me from doing. This drug certainly does agree with me and I have had no negative side effects whatsoever. Maybe it’s because I don’t take any other medications, I don’t know. All I know is that I will be returning for my shot next year if/when my allergies kick in again. | F | 48 | 2 weeks 60mg 1X AN | 2/9/2011 | 4 | Severe allergies | No side affects - but after reading all the other respondents side affects - I did have some spotting this week, have had a Kenalog shot each year for at least 4 years and never had any severe side affects | Each year in January I have severe allergies - I already do allergy shots, and try to make it through Cedar season in Austin, but most years need to get a Kenalog shot. Has ALWAYS worked and never had any severe side affects. | F | 44 | 1 days 1X D | 2/8/2011 | 1 | knee arthritis | flushing, fever, soreness, EXTREME heartburn/GERD, other joint pain, exhaustion with insomnia, EXTREME appetite, EXTREME thirst, FREQUENT urination (like every 20 minutes all day and night!!), palpitations and on day 4 blurred vision. I called the doctor and he said it sounded like the flu, the shot has no side effects. WTF!?!?!?!?? If I had any idea what this could do, I would have gone into a wheelchair before taking it DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOT!!!!! | DO NOT LET THEM INJECT YOU WITH THIS POISON!!!! | M | 41 | 1 times 80 mg 1X O | 2/8/2011 | 1 | swelling | Do not take this drug unless you want it to permanently disable you. It's left a big indentation in my skin that I can't seem to get rid of. Massaging the area seems to give it some relief, however my skin is still fleshy from the shot and it's been just about a year. | M | 27 | 1 days 1X O | 1/31/2011 | 5 | allergies | none | It was like a miracle. My allergies were cured within hours. Throughout my childhood I suffered from severe allergies. Nothing worked. The allergies disappeared when I was a young teenager about the time I started smoking. I quit smoking in my mid-thirties and after about 6 months the allergies returned with a vengeance. One shot and I was cured. I went back to smoking and the allergies disappeared. I quit smoking again last year and around 7 months quit the severe allergies returned. I had a shot yesterday and am now cured again. BEST. DRUG. EVER. | F | 49 | 2X O | 1/23/2011 | 5 | Allergies | No side effects | I usually have a sinus infection EVERY DECEMBER. My sister told me about this shot and it has changed my life! I have terrible allergies and this year I am watching everyone else suffer. It is like I am cured from my allergies! I am going around like a born again Christian telling everyone about this shot! | F | 48 | 1X O | 1/13/2011 | 5 | Granuloma annulare (GA) | None. Injected in upper arm muscle with little or no pain and no side effects. | 1 - 3 times per year as needed to control granuloma annulare flare-ups. Flattens raised spots and stops spreading. Removes itching and redness. | F | 60 | 5 years 60MG 1X AN | 1/7/2011 | 3 | SEVERE ALLERGY | I like the fact that Kenalog took my allergies away but I can do without the dent in my buttock, not to mention it hurts sometime. I did talk to the nurse and she said apply a hot rag as hot as you can take it or take hot baths and it will fill back in but it takes 3 months or so. I did find that the hot towels made it feel better so now I'm watching to see if it will grow back. She seemed to be confident and let me know that she had one as well. I read somewhere that what happens is the medicine will crystallize an start to burn the fat away. So it does make sense to try and dissolve them with the hot water (not a heating pad). The crystals need heat and steam that will penetrate under the skin. Hopefully this helps cause I'm also a victim. If this really helps I will take it again because it is a lot better than being in the office, out to eat or at church sneezing, itchy eyes and a snotty nose. | F | 23 | 4 months 1X M | 1/1/2011 | 4 | Hives | Day 2: No side effects as described on www.drugs.com/cdi/kenalog-40-suspension.html | Day 2: Hives are subsiding, no longer itching. Rating increased to a "4". | M | 38 | 40 mg/ml 1X O | 12/29/2010 History | 5 | allergies | only that I was allergy free | I am a 56 year old female who has taken a kenelog shot yearly for about 25 years. It changed my life for the better. I was plagued by pollen allergies every year. It seemed I had them continually until my sinuses were infected and no meds really helped. After getting the shot yearly they've disappeared in fact I had almost forgotten about how bad allergies has been. My mom is 80 and she swears by this shot. She also suffered from horrible allergies until the kenelog. Now that our doctor has retired (He has been my physician all my life)my mother and I are hard pressed to find a doctor who will GIVE this shot!! | F | 56 | shot 1X O | 12/23/2010 | 1 | kenalog | 3 shots.... gained 15 pounds,starting weight 120... thrush, high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, craby, period are heavier and erregular being on the pill. | F | 32 | n/a 1X D | 12/23/2010 | 1 | nerve pain in my neck | I got the kenolog shot for nerve pain in my neck on OCT 11 and the next day had seveve anxiety a rapid heart rate and horrible tummy irregular periods ect.I feel I have gotten past alot of that but an now so weak my legs feel like gumby.I get dizzy and exhausted easily and am not doing any of the things i would normally do.I am so so scared.It has been 60 days since the shot..I was hoping that you could tell me how you got through it?did it get better?how long did it take?is there anything that you did that helped? | this is the worst thing that has ever happened to me, i just want it to go away... it is ruining my life.. I have had so many tests... most came back fine.. my tsh is kina high but everything else is ok ish i guess... also had horrible bronchitis, i was coughing blood... this stuff really does a number on your immune system. | F | 33 | 40 mg 1X D | 12/8/2010 | 1 | wrist tendonitis with triggering | One depo injection in wrist and thumb..severe pain, locking of thumb, loss of sensation, severe atrophy in wrist, thumb, palm, skin peeling in thick layers and splitting,..unable to use hand for three months now. | am a wheelchair user and now cannot take care of myself at all..was told Kenalog does not usually cause such severe atrophy and that it is not usually used in a "depo" (long-acting) form. I am at a loss..I had some wrist pain before, which I had for 6 weeks prior to injection-but still exercised daily. Since then, I have become so debilitated due to loss of hand function and being a paraplegic. This was a big mistake-I have more pain and problems than I did before. | F | 50 | 1 days ? 1X O | 11/20/2010 |