Drug Ratings for KENALOG-40Average Rating: 2.4 (411 Ratings)
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| 5 | Allergies/Asthma | NONE | I had a Kenalog-40 injection in Oct. of 2009 for severe allergies and a bit of wheezing that were not responding to my inhaled steroids (Verimyst and Flovent). I was hesitant because I have anxiety/panic attacks but I can tolerate oral steroids fairly well and was desperate. The shot worked wonders and got me through cotton harvest season in the far east valley here in Phoenix. I just got another one 48 hours ago because I'd been trying to "ignore" my allergies this fall and ended up with a sinus infection and hoarseness from drainage issues related to my nasal allergies. Literally within 3 hours of the Kenalog shot my nose opened up and stopped running for the first time in over a month. The little bit of tightness/wheeziness in my chest (which had been triggering recurrent panic attacks for a month) and red/itchy/runny eyes stopped too. I know some people don't tolerate some drugs-I am one of the 3% of people who cannot tolerate Metformin. But on sites like this, people are more likely to leave a review when they have a negative experience and I'd hate to see someone discount Kenalog without talking to a doctor and weighing the pros and cons. For me, the risk of side effects was preferable to taking more oral or inhaled meds with worse side affects. I couldn't keep living the way I was with my allergies/asthma. | F | 37 | 40 1X AN | 11/19/2010 | 1 | Allergic reaction to contrast | I was told I was receiving Benedryl. Got the injection in July because of a reaction to contrast during a CT Scan. Heavy periods. Had one 12 days after another. Got shingles/a golf ball size dent in my rear/blood pressure all over the place/lost most of my eyelashes lost 6 pounds on top of the weight I had lost from gastritis. This shot has changed 5 months of my life that I will never get back. I Will Never Get A Steriod Shot Ever, Ever Again. I'm still living the nightmare! | Make sure you know what you are doing before getting this shot - weigh the pros and the cons.... I was way over medicated when I got this shot and should never have received. It has been a life changing experience I will never forget. I thought I was losing my mind until I found this site! | F | 46 | 1 days 40 1X D | 11/17/2010 | 2 | Arthritis in my knee | Migraine headache, severe nausea, uncontrollable vomiting and beet red face. I ended up in the emergency room. I was so sick. The shot did help my knee; however, the side affects were so severe I can't do it again. | F | 50 | 1 times Unknown 1X O | 11/15/2010 | 5 | Low back pain and hip bursitis MVA | I was in soooo much pain (pain rating of a 9), I could not hardly stand it, so had the injections done 4 days ago (7 months after my car accident) and it is like a miracle. I am not 100% back to normal but may never be due to the car accident 7 months ago. I read all these reviews before getting the injections, and realized those that are having problems after the injection are allergic to either the kenalog or the marcaine. So far the only negative for me was on and off facial flushing, agitation once, and a little bit of insomnia. BUT, it was well worth it so I can sit, stand and walk again without extreme pain and without being hunched over. My pain level was a 9 and is now a 4 with activity, and a 1 or 2 when lying down. Not bad when you have had 13 herniated and displaced discs along with a rotated pelvis and hip bursitis. | The first injection 2 months after my auto accident did not help my low back at all and I had NO side effects at all. But, my pain was off the chart at that time so even if it went from an 11 to a 9, that is still severe pain so I would not have noticed a difference | F | 48 | 2 times 40 MG 2X AN | 11/14/2010 | 1 | BURSITIS IN BOTH HIPS | missed period month of injections, cramping/nausea/burning in abdominal area after eating, long term period, diarreha, hot flashes, drenched night sweats, fluid filled/achy filling knees, fatigue, swollen and achy cheek bones, achying chest muscle, acid intergestion, | October 20,2010 i reciecved a inj in my left hip and upper butt for bursitis in my hips, i felt i didnt need it because i had just got out of physical therapy and i felt fine until doc got to pushing in certain areas. So he said yea you need the PAIN MEDICINE to be injected in the SI joint to stop the pain deep in the muscle because the pain was still there when he put pressure so i did it. Sickness started next day a whole week in bed felt like i had a baterial virus of some kind. Still having abdominal/diarreha off and on October 28,2010 went back for right side to be injected, but both in butt so i question what was the PAIN MEDICINIE (as they keep calling it) that was inj with and why was it done different than last week. They said to see exactly if your pain is in hip or butt and when they told me it was a form of steroid i said to myself NO MORE if i would have known it was a steroid from the being instead of them saying PAIN MEDICINE i wouldnt be sick right now cause iv had bad experience with steroids in the past so i want use them. So i Went to ER October 31, 2010 they say everytings fine Started brown spotting that day, but still everytime i eat stomach start hurting then diarreha i had lost 6 lbs but every thing was fine they said. Went back to ER Nov 6,2010 because of vomiting and diarreha still spotting brown they said it was the stomach flu. That past but still hurts when i eat and diareeha afterwards and on the 8th bleeding started bright red but was not a regu | F | 31 | 2 times 1X D | 11/11/2010 | 4 | non-specific allergy symptons | No side effects | I have had Kenalog shots about twice a year for two years now. I have had no side effects and the shots have helped with my spring and fall allergy problems. The shot is always given in the muscle of my hip. I am concerned about long-term effects and am looking into other treatments. | F | 52 | 2 years 2X O | 11/4/2010 | 1 | Lichen Plantus - skin disorder/itch | Oh my where to start - screwed up my period all most instantly - severe anxiety, did not stop the itch! My OBGYN now wants to NovaSure my vagina! - which is radiation for those of you that didnt know! Im 29 - which will make me unable to have more children. The atrophy of my right butt muscle is horrible. I have spent thousands of dollars in mri's and EEG's and physical theropy, not to mention the $30.00 copay each visit to the doctor - weather it be the neuro, or whoever. My knee is turning in - so bad they thought i had scoliosis. Pain, and more pain. | DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! IT WILL SCREW UP YOUR LIFE! IT WILL COST YOU THOUSANDS IN MEDICAL BILLS! IT WILL MAKE YOUR ASS LOOK LIKE THE MOON! PLEASE LADIES - LISTEN TO ME!! IT HAS BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE MY INJECTION, AND I AM STILL DEALING WITH THE EFFECTS OF ONE SHOT! | F | 29 | 1 times 1X O | 11/1/2010 | 2 | Herniated Buldging Disk Lower Back | It is October, 2010 and I've been bleeding since February, 2010 complete with camps, bloating, and excessive appetite. | I had 2 injections in January, 2010, 2 weeks apart. Kenalog worked for back pain through end of Sept., 2010. I had no period at all in January. In February I began bleeding and haven't stopped. In April I had a NovaSure Ablasion, In July & Sept. Depo shots and Nothing has worked! 8 months !! How much longer? My GYN spoke of a Lupron shot, but I refuse anymore injections (I looked up the side effects for Lupron - not for me). Skin irritation problems persist from wearing pads everyday/all day. This has been an expensive experience that I think the makers of Kenalog should pay for (NovaSure, Depo, cost of pads, affects on my husband & my personal life, etc.)! | F | 47 | 2 times 2X M | 10/22/2010 | 5 | muscle pain | Really no side effects for me. My wife has had some agitation from 2 injections of Kenalog. | Some of the side effects reported here are fairly predictable and others I question the causal relationship. The drug typically doesn't last more than several months to six months at the most. Fat atrophy is very common when the injection is given in the subcutaneous area. The drug needs to be injected intramuscularly - not in the fat in your buttocks. This is a big problem for women who carry more fat there than men and therefore women can have more problems with this side effect. The other thing to consider is diluting the medication with marcaine or other injectable anesthetics - at a lower concentration you may be at less risk for fat atrophy. For me, the medication has been a miracle drug. I have had a number of trigger points injected and it has cured me of terrible pain. | M | 50 | 10 times 10 to 40mg 1X AN | 10/21/2010 | 1 | Pain from pinched nerve in neck | Lengthy and heavy periods. Uterine fibroids increasing in size. Flushing and anxiety and depression. | I would never have taken these injections if I had been warned about the side effects. These were never discussed with me prior to administering injections. My estrogen levels are high and I am wondering if my body will ever return to normal. The side effects were much worse than the shot and chiropractor has fixed the source of the pinched nerve over a series of visits. I have learned to research before putting any drug into my body. Doctors are too quick to administer this as a quick fix and should be educating us about the side effects as we are often at their mercy while in their office without access to it. Ask for side effect information. | F | 52 | 1X D | 10/20/2010 | 1 | bursitis (shoulder impingement) | Immediately after first injection, heavy period and now am getting periods every two weeks. We were ttc so now that is on hold. Doctor said he was unaware about these side effects. | Two shots for shoulder impingement (bursitis of the biceps tendon) | M | 35 | 1X AN | 10/8/2010 | 4 | Lumbar back, Numbness in leg | Had epidural injection of Kenalog about 1 week ago, gave some relief of leg pain. Scheduled to have second injection in 4 weeks. Side effects so far have been mild, face flush for couple a days as well as frequent urination. One additional positive is that my sinuses are very clear, haven't had this much sinus relief in years, go figure. I'm not ready to sing it's praise yet.... but so far so good. | M | 50 | 1 days ? 1X D | 10/4/2010 | 5 | Allergies | This injection helped my allergies. Works great. | M | 34 | 1X AN | 9/30/2010 | 1 | yes | Large round indents due to skin atrophy on the sides of my hips, (bursa). The shots helped relieve my pain significantly, but now I look deformed which was not worth it. Had I known previously (as no one warned me) I would have seeked other options such as physical theraphy. (I only had one shot on each side once). Now I am looking into fat transfer to fill the area, but it is not affordable. | DO NOT USE THIS DRUG. It should be BANNED by the FDA! Please File a consumer complaint with the FDA as I have done. This is the ony way to get it off the market | M | 53 | 1 times 1X D | 9/29/2010 | 5 | sciatica | no side effects at all! | it helped me a great deal! i would still be in constant pain if i didnt have the epidural injection. | F | 41 | 9 months 3X O | 9/27/2010 | 2 | torn meniscus n left knee | No discomfort during injection because marcaine was also given.Nothing was said to me about taking it easy so I went food shopping. 4 hours after injection when the anesthesia wore off my leg started to swell. I was in so much pain I could not walk AT ALL. I took 3 advil and called the doctors office (prompters etc.) and finally spoke to a nurse who told me to elevate my leg above my heart. The pain level was at a 10. It felt like I tore something. I could not move the leg at all and was crying , asking what happened. They called in pain meds (Vicodin ) which I refused to take because it was too strong. I had to wait for the advil to work a little so that I could use crutches to get to a bed. I was in excruciation pain all night. I took darvoct and advil, kept my leg elevated with ice on it. The next day the pain had subsided quite a bit and I was able to walk on it without crutches. Later that day my face started to turn red and on the third day my face and neck were beet red. | F | 58 | 3 days 40 mg 1X AN | 9/24/2010 | 1 | cortisone shot in shoulder for pain | sweating, light headed, passed out, slurred speech, horrible pins and needles in hands, incontenence while passed out, nauseous for over an hour after shot. | I felt better after a couple of hours of laying down. | M | 30 | 1 days 40 1X D | 9/24/2010 | 5 | severe ragweed allergy | NONE! Absolutely the best thing out there! | I took a kenalog shot in my arm once a year for about 7 years for seasonal allergies. I had ZERO side effects. I would recommend it to anyone until you can take the time to go and get allergy shots to rid yourself of allergies forever! (best thing I ever did!) | F | 42 | 7 years 1X O | 9/17/2010 | 1 | Severe Seasonal Allergies | Muscle atrophy the size of a golf ball at injection site. The dent appeared 1 month after receiving the shot in my upper right buttocks. Seems to be growing larger. Heavier menstrual flow as well. | While this did relieve my allergy symptoms, I would not have taken this had I known of the risks. The hole in my back looks gross and is not worth the relief. I would not take this drug! | F | 31 | 1X O | 9/11/2010 | 3 | Herniated Disc Lower Back | Heart Irregularities--heart skipping beats, fast pulse; flushing and hot flashes; increased sweating; more 'fuzz' than usual on cheeks | On 7/14/2010 I was given the first shots (in muscles on right side of lower back) by my pain doctor who said there would be really 'no side effects'--to be fair, I did not challenge this. The pain relief on right side was actually amazing. It took away my pain for first time in 3 years. However, I noticed that since right side had no pain, how much pain was still in left side. So went back for a second set of shots 8/11/2010 on BOTH sides of lower back. For first week was great, but as soon as activity started up again (tried other activities instead of running), the pain crept back in. I also thought I was having heart issues because I felt this 'flip-flop' in my chest multiple times a day. I kept checking my pulse and finally realized my heart was skipping a beat. Went to urgent care and they said EKG was fine. Didn't realize until doing more research online that heart irregularities could be a side effect. Also, I kept getting so hot! I was having hot flashes/flushing/sweating and wasn't sure what it was about considering I am only 35. Again, found out this could also be a side effect. Not sure if I am going to get any future Kenalog shots. The initial pain relief was fantastic, but the side effects and the short length of keeping pain away may not be worth it. I hope these side effects go away soon. Good luck to everyone. | F | 35 | 2 months Unk 1X M | 8/26/2010 | 4 | Allergies | I have never had any side effects from this drug. I went from using the lotion form for poison ivy when I was a child to yearly injections for severe allergy attacks. Not once have I ever had any of the side effects that others are listing. | F | 34 | 10 years 30 1X AN | 8/10/2010 | 1 | Herniated disk in neck | DO NOT USE THIS DRUG. I had my first injection and three days later had a very painful rash. Woke up two days after the rash with the most severe pain in all of my joints. I could not walk and laid in bed for days screaming and crying from the pain. Pain medicine did not work and the doctors including a visit to the ER could not explain what was happening. I was told I had a virus so I went ahead and had the second injection. I had an identical experience as the first time. It is now four months later and I am still in a lot of pain. I used to run 7 miles a day and now have to end my days sitting on the couch with a ton of ice packs just to get through. THIS DRUG IS NOT WORTH THE RISKS. I may have to deal with this the rest of my life. And now we are waiting to see if it completely shut down my endocrine system... | F | 30 | 80 mg 1X AN | 8/9/2010 | 1 | PAIN.. NUMBNESS GNAWING INSIDE BODY IN BUTTOCKS AND LEG HUGE INDENT IN BUTTOCKS AREA. SENSITIVE TINGLING. SEVERE 3 TO 5 HOUR ANXIETY ATTACKS. HORRIBLE RACING HEART THOUGHT THAT IT WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. GOT SHOT 2007. TODAY IS 2010.. AND I STILL SUFFER.. LOSE OF WEIGHT.. LOSE OF HAIR. SKIN COLOR. TRAUMATIC CHANGES IN APPEARANCE.. LOSE OF MUSCLE OVER ENTIRE BODY BROWN SPOTS IN EYE A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE INJECTION.. THAT ALTER MY EYE SIGHT.... MOOD SWINGS. THIS IS ONLY A FEW OF THE EFFECTS.. DESCRIBED VERY BRIEF. DO NOT TAKE THE KENALOG SHOT.. THE NEXT SHOT MAY BE THE ONE THAT TRIGGERS THE EFFECTS. YOU JUST DO NOT KNOW.. PLEASE RESORT TO OTHER MEDICATION DO NOT TAKE A KENALOG SHOT.. | DO NOT TAKE THE SHOT.. DO NOT TAKE THE KENALOG INJECTION.. DOCTORS AND NURSES SHOULD BE UPDATED ON HOW TO GIVE THIS SHOT.. IMPROPER METHOD OF GIVING SHOT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.. FOR GOOD.. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT NO ONE TAKE THE SHOT.... | F | 0 | 1 days 80MG 1X D | 8/3/2010 | 5 | I was so ill I thought I wanted to die. I am not exaggerating. They gave me a Kenalog - 40 and a 10 day script for steroids. Within 3 days I went off the steroids. It has been 7 months and now I am beginning to get asthma again. I understand you shouldn't have Kenalogs no earlier than 9 months apart. I don't know how sick I will be by then. They saved my life. Skeyes Scottsdale, Arizona | F | 68 | 720 days 1X AN | 7/28/2010 | 1 | lumbar back pain/sciatica/ddd | extreme headache(required ER visit)-joints in toes/feet/ankle/knees/hips/ popping, clicking, and cracking-whole body aches and pain-joint pain in hips, shoulders, and back- Convulsions, depression, emotional instability(crying), insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, psychic disorders, Anxiety- loss of muscle mass, muscle weakness and cramping- fever, chills, sweating, and malaise. | i had a total of 8 epidural facet joint injections, i was schedualed for 16 total (8 facet joint and 8 nerve root block) but discontinued after 8 inj. I recieved 4 injections two times 3 weeks apart. i did have some pain relief after first set of 4 injections- 3 weeks later, after second set of injections all went bad-please check out "ALL" side "EFFECTS" from as many sources as possible-they vary quite a bit! steroids preperations can change/alter your immune system as well other processes in your body. not worth it- 4 months since last injections and in more pain now than before. now i have problems that i did not have before the kenalog injections- in my oppinion just stay away from kenalog- i was told it would reduce my pain and give me a little pep by my pain doc- pain doc did not tell me of the possible adverse reactons/side effects -please remember, side "effects" are still "EFFECTS"-dont let your doctors convince you otherwise. find out what drug you will be getting before the procedure and research it thouroughly- I did not, and now regret having these kenalog epidural injections-its not worth the havoc and side "effects" this drug can have on your body- my original pain is back++, and the temporary relief was not worth the side "EFFECTS" done by kenalog-stay away! | M | 40 | ? 8X M | 7/25/2010 | 2 | allergies | iregalar period. I went back to the doctor and he dinied the side effect. I have a period on anf off after injection and the last one i got I have to take birth control pill to stop bleeding. | F | 33 | 1X D | 7/9/2010 | 1 | mild allergies | Allergies cleared up immidiately. Menstral cycles become non-ovulatory for 4+ months after. Excessive bleeding controlled only by medication. | I will never, ever take this shot again and would not recommend it to any woman. | F | 30 | 1 days 1X O | 7/7/2010 | 1 | Pain | I received a shot for severe lower back and pelvis pain. I now have a huge golf ball size hole in my back. I am just hoping it does not get better. Please do not take this drug. There has to be a better alternative. | F | 54 | 1 days 1X D | 7/6/2010 | 2 | debilitating allergies | weigh 1l5 for 35 years, huge immediate weight gain post inj. haven't had headache in 24 years and now experiencing frontal pain. abdominal pain like menstral cramps. Depression and anxiety. | I was aware of weight gain possibility, I had the injections in the late 70's. I wasn't aware of the possibilities of the other side effects | F | 50 | 5 weeks 40 inj 1X O | 7/5/2010 | 5 | Allergies | F | 40 | 30 years 80 mg 1X O | 7/1/2010 History | 1 | Arthritis in my hands & hay fever | Heavy bleeding and clotting (I'm 51 and haven't had a real period in a year. Twitching eyes. Violent mood swings, paranoia, extreme fatigue, anger out of nowhere. | I didn't even look up the side effects until this all started. I'm mostly angry at myself because I didn't look up the medicine before agreeing to the injection. I can't take birth control pills to stop the bleeding because 4 years ago I ended up with blood clots in my leg after just 3 doses. | F | 51 | 1 days 40 1X D | 6/30/2010 | 1 | inflammation after foot surgery | Hyertension alternating with hypotension, ranging 118/84 to 177/114 to 161/112 to 139/70,(No previous problems, am 126/84 normally), spinning head, confusion, severe headache,severe muscle pain all over body, nausea, mood changes,bizarre sugar craving, chest pain, breathing more labored, pain in side of neck, anxiety. Two doctors told me I was having a heart attack. They refused to believe it was a reaction to the shots I had been given. EKG, Troponin-I, and Echocardiogram later and all tests show no heart problems. After the tests, another doctor told me it was all anxiety caused. Bah! Humbug! A nurse practitioner has put me on blood pressure meds to stablize the BP. We'll see....some contraindication of the med she gave me is cortosteroids! Help! | F | 56 | 2 days 10 1X D | 6/23/2010 | 1 | allergies | Swelling, skin tingling, rapid pulse rate, high blood sugar (up 40 points, high blood pressure ( up 60 points), numbness in extremities, anxiety,dizziness, mental confusion | ONLY TOOK ONE INJECTION | F | 59 | 1 days 80mg 1X D | 6/14/2010 | 5 | severe allergies | the only side effects were it burned when injected and i did notice a small dent in the injection site. but other than that i had no problems with it. | I had been suffering from bad allergies to cats and i was never aware they were the cause of my problems. (i have 3 inside) I would have chest pain that was bad enough to bring me to my knees, trouble breathing where i could never get enough air and i constantly felt as though i was suffocating,irregualr heartbeat, and the the generaly itchy watery eyes and nose. after this shot all of that went away and i felt the best i had in the past 2 years. it is now wearing off and i notice a huge difference. the shortness of breath and everything is coming back | M | 22 | 4 months 1X O | 6/12/2010 | 1 | herniated disc in back | I was given this horrible poison in a series of three injections for my back pain. The only side effects I was warned of were mild flushing and sweating. It stopped my menstrual cycle and I am now on Provera to make sure that I ovulate every month. I also went from 112 to 128 pounds almost overnight and had an awful case of thrush. My last shot was in March 2010 and I am still struggling every day with side effects. I have had ovarian cysts due to not ovulating, constant nausea and my appetite is poor. I also have bad anxiety and now take Xanax every night to get some rest. I have had to see both my ob/gyn and a gastro doc who had to do an upper endoscopy on me due to the awful GERD caused by these shots. I also now have a weird pain in my upper right side that can't be explained as every diagnostic test that i have had since the shots has come back normal. I have finally gotten back down to 115 due to the nausea and the awful acne is going away. THESE SHOTS ARE ONLY SAFE FOR MEN WOME | F | 32 | 3 months not sure 3X O | 5/25/2010 | 1 | Debilitating Allergies | I have taken Kenalog injections each Spring since I was a teenager for severe allergies. I have always had menstrual disruption - from missing periods to additional periods and heavy bleeding. I too have experienced the 'Kenalog Dent' in my buttocks but am happy to say in time the dent does return to normal (took mine about two years to do so.) I suffer from chronic daily headache with migraine which has been my 'cross to bear' for most of my life. I have never until this Spring had my Kenalog shot affect my migraines, but since this 2010 injection, I will NEVER again get a Kenalog shot. For the first 10 to 15 days after the shot I was feeling great relief from my allergy symptoms, but noticed my migraines increasing in intensity and duration. Three weeks after the shot I was having DAILY MIGRAINES and when not in the throws of a migraine I have been having tension-type gripping pain 24/7. I am a fit, active, healthy 51 year-old woman who normally leads a normal, happy lif | As I write this entry on 5/21/2010 I have just had a sudden-onset migraine in the night that I thought may send me to the E.R. I take Treximet and Maxalt (alternating the two) for my 'normal' migraines and am quickly exhausting my supply of both. I am miserable - far more so than any allergic symptoms could cause. In my own pain, I would caution ANYONE who suffers from MIGRAINE to NOT receive a Kenalog Injection. The risk of increased migraines is not worth any amount of relief the shot may offer. God bless all of you who are searching for answers - I hope my first ever 'blog entry' helps someone. | F | 51 | 30 years Injection 1X AN | 5/21/2010 | 2 | bronchitis | Menstrual irregularity, abnormal throid levels, rapid weight loss, large discolored indent at injection site. | Did help with clearing up brochitis. Had 5 1/2 week period the next month. Had lab work done and came back with abnormal thryoid levels. Lost weight rapidly.1 month after injection a 1.5 inch wide, discolored indent on my butt appeared. | F | 25 | 1 times 1X O | 5/20/2010 | 1 | shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, dizziness, lethargy, nausea, adrenal fatigue, low libido | two months later and no end in sight to side effects! I already had depression/anxiety problems and this only made matters worse...had to up my dosage on Paxil/Ativan. continuous adrenal fatigue & shortness of breath, especially trying to exercise, led to my visit to the ER, but they couldn't find anything wrong, and have since seen my PCP & Pulmonologist, but they didn't advise me of any specific course of action other than to reschedule appt if symptoms didn't improve....so I'm kind of taking matters into my own hands by using herbal supplements Pantesin (form of vitamin B5, 1200 mg daily) & Raw Thyroid with some success, since I've read where Kenalog suspension can be bad news for your adrenal glands & thyroid. had local Kenalog shot close to my elbow (bursitis) with good results a few months ago but will never have shot in my gluteus again. doctors should be aware & advise patients of the dangerous side effects before giving them a Kenalog shot..it's just not worth it! | M | 46 | 3 months 1X AN | 5/14/2010 | 3 | allergies/terrible cough? | I got a shot in my left hip today for my bad allergies??...i think....I went in to see the dr because I have a terrible cough, congestion, and all other symptoms from seasonal allergies. However, just 10 hours later, I have been throwing up, still nauseous, loss of appetite, extremely parched, exhausted....the exhaustion could be because I was up ALL night last night coughing and I have a 7 month old...AND I worked today(I'm a hair stylist on my feet all day long). Oh, and lets not forget to mention that I've had a staph infection for nearly 3 years now. Its on again off again but it can't be good for my immune system or quality of life in general to be on different antibiotics or steroids every few months. | I can't honestly say if my side effects are from the Kenalog shot itself or from my antibiotics....or if I'm just dying from continued illness caused by stress along with the seasonal allergies I was born with. Any advice or suggestions would be fabulous. Maybe a prayer or two as well? :) | F | 22 | 1 days 40 mg 1X O | 5/12/2010 | 5 | SEVERE allergies | 24 hours after I received the shot I experienced severe nausea, vomiting, dizzines and extreme flu like symptoms that lasted for about 4 days. I had a severe migraine level headache for about a week after the shot. since that all subsided I have had very little appetite and am losing weight. | Given how severe my allergies were I wasn't functioning at all and was going home sick from work frequently, and doing very little on the weekends. after the shot, my allergies are improved enough that I can enjoy life even after cleaning the house and mowing the yard, both activities which were incapacitating me for 2 days or more. Also during a recent severe windstorm, while I was experiencing some allergy symptoms they were mild compared to the debilitating reactions I would have normally had. I will take a weeks worth of nausea and headaches to be able to function like a normal person the rest of the year! | F | 38 | 2 weeks 1X O | 5/4/2010 | 5 | SEVERE SEVERE allergies | not really too sure....possibly menstural cycle a bit off (but not bothered), husband says I am moody (but always got bad pmt anyway)I have NOT noticed any 'dent' in the injection site. But who cares anyway - in my case its top of my bum cheek - and only hubby sees that anyway! | ALL HAIL KENALOG - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!I have my life back. ALong side allergies I have a piriformis injury and suffer greatly from joint pain. All this is lessened greatly :O) The only downside, is my dr says I can only have this max. 3 times a year as it is a steroid + weakens the bones. I would have it all year round given half a chance. The health benefits for me far outway any side effects. | F | 42 | 2 years 40mg 3X O | 5/1/2010 | 1 | inflammation | 5 months later a quarter sized indentation has appeared in my trapezius muscle along with a scar on my skin. | I wish I had done my homework before allowing my doctor to inject this! | F | 35 | 1 days not sure 1X O | 4/21/2010 | 5 | severe allergies | Slight stomach irritability, heavy period flow, restlessness, occasional sleeplessness. | I have had severe allergies and asthma all my life. I have received Kenalog shots in the past, and have always had a positive experience. I have tried other treatments for my allergies and nothing seems to work. I recently went back to a Kenalog shot after 5 years and it is remarkable how well it worked for me. In addition, as an added benefit, my back and neck pain are gone! I can't say enough good about it and the side effects are minimal compared to the benefits of being functional again! I am worried about long term side effects and will continue to try and find a better solution, but for me, it was instant relief and pretty close to a miracle drug. | F | 42 | 1X O | 4/18/2010 | 5 | severe seasonal allergies | Feel a little nervous and anxious for a day or two but the benefits are outstanding. I have been getting 2 or 3 shots between the months of March & September over the past 10 years. Kenalog-40 brings me tremendous relief!! | Allergy sinus pressure headaches disappear, constant runny nose-drainage is gone, itchy watery eyes disappears. I was not aware of the side affects; but can honestly say that this drug brings me great relief & improves my quality of life due to the allergy symptoms I experience! | M | 33 | 10 years ? 2X O | 4/17/2010 | 2 | acne inflammation | I also have the dent. It didn't show up right away, but it did a few months after taking the drug! Kind of mind blowing, but I know its the Kenalog because no other drugs have been in my body and the dent is exactly where they used to put the shot. The drug did clear up the redness, but the area on my buttocks was sore for a few days. | F | 22 | 2 months 1X AN | 4/14/2010 | 1 | Kenalog 10 for tennis elbow | Pain immediately after injection, redness, itchy, couldn't lift. For 1 week I cried in pain, Dr. refused to give me pain medication. After that week, pain subsided, but shoulder was uncomfortable. Depression and anxiety struck hard and was prescribed Zoloft and Klonopin. Headaches and vertigo, recently had MRI on brain, no results yet. Constant pain radiating from elbow to shoulder to hand. Indent at site of injection of elbow, pigmentation, skin thinning, sensitivity, nerve damage ect. It has been 5 1/2 months since injection and I am still miserable. FOR ALL THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED WITH THIS ADVERSE EFFECTS: CONTACT LISA AT: henniganharmon@cox Reply less than a minute ago on Apr 13, 2010 by kerry23, #29308 I AM SPEAKING FOR LISA AT: henniganharmon@cox.net PLEASE CONTACT HER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGARDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT SHE IS WORKING ON. THERE IS NOTHING WRITTEN IN STONE YET. LISA IS JUST GATHERING INFORMATION SO CONTACT HER WITH YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHON | F | 50 | 1 days 10 mg 1X D | 4/13/2010 | 5 | Severe Allergies | I am aware of possible side effects but in the near 10 years of getting an annual injection I have had zero adverse reactions. | I get an injection around mid-March every year (just before hay-fever hits in Virginia). I still have to take Claritin D frequently during high tree pollen days. Since my first injection I have had nothing but positive results. Kenalog has helped me tremendously and if I didn't get the injection annually I would be nearly debilitated with my sinuses. Last year I went without Kenalog for the first time in years and my allergies were horrible. I won't go without my annual injection again! | M | 44 | 9 years 1X O | 3/31/2010 | 1 | sinus infection | It is 3 months later and I now have a indent almost like a hole in my muscle! I am afraid it will get larger as I have heard in other cases! | I was not told what the doctors were giving me, just that it would help my sinus infection. It was not till I noiced the indent that I called and sure enough in was Kenalog | F | 27 | 1 days ?? 1X AN | 3/31/2010 | 4 | Bulging Disc in L5-S1 | heart palpitations,facial flushing, anxiety, insomnia, feel dehydrated/dry mouth with no relief, a little mooody (from being tired from insomnia?) | could barely walk without pain meds. Got the shot in my l5 /s1 and happy days are here again! I could do without the mood changes, but honestly change is better than a constant state of hopelessness. Now I can walk, get out of bed without pain, get out of the car with no pain, etc. Hurray! | F | 35 | 1 days Unk 1X O | 3/29/2010 | 5 | Bad allergies | None | I have had this shot 3 times, once every 6 months, and it really has changed my life. I have terrible allergies, and this shot clears them right up. I have had no necrosis at the injection site or other side effects. My recommendation would be to give it a shot once if you have bad allergies, and if you have side effects, don't use it again. | F | 28 | 18 months 1X O | 3/24/2010 | 1 | shoulder pain | first period delayed. then came for 14 days, went away 14 days and now back again for 16 days and counting. must see ob/gyn for help to stop bleeding. facial hair growth. extreme fatigue, depression. | i was not told what drug i was receiving. doctor denies this could be a side effect. doctor never provided information on side effects. Shoulder no better, need surgery. This drug is poison as far as I am concerned. waiting to see if i get an indentation at injection site. | F | 46 | 1 times 40 1X D | 3/22/2010 | 5 | allergies | I have had some heart burn,but I also started taking digestive enymes at the same time, so that may be it. Maybe some hunger. Other than that, nothing. | After taking the shot, 1cc in my arm, I noticed my knees had quit hurting and my heel spur, too. I totally didn't think a shot in my shoulder could bring this about, since before I've had the shots directly in the affected area. My nose is not nearly as plugged as it usually is and my knees not hurting is the most fantastic thing ever. I haven't taken any celebrex since a couple of days after the shot. I'd take this again. i know some folks have had bad side effects, but I had GOOD side effects! | F | 52 | 1 times 1cc 1X AN | 3/9/2010 | 1 | allergies | A dent in my butt about 4cm in diameter and 1.5cm deep. Skin discoloration. Menstrual irregularities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkD4zQJG3nI | No help with allergies AND I get a permanent dent in my butt. I am forever anti-kenalog. | F | 25 | 1 days 40mg 1X D | 3/4/2010 | 1 | Allergies | Frequent periods as in period for a week off three days and I would get my period again for 5 months after the shot, depression, weight gain, calves cramping, facial hair, MUSCLE ATROPHY on my left buttocks about the size of a lime and it is still growing and is painful. Infertility, lactation of the breasts, and anxiety. | I do not take any medications, not even tyenol when I have a headache. I was told that this drug was like a B12 shot for allergies so, I took it. I have been to countless doctors and not one of them have an answer for me on why this is happening to me including the doctor that injected me. I was told that it was my marathon/triathlon training that was causing this, but when I talk to my teammates none of them have these side effects of running. It is the Kenalog shot and the side effects are not worth the allergy relief. There should be a signed release form for this drug. | F | 27 | 5 years 1X AN | 2/27/2010 | 1 | allergies | Menstrual irregularities, acid reflux, continued allergy symptoms, headache | I got a shot 2 years ago (Jan 2008) hoping for allergy relief. My doctor said he gives them to his mother in law every 5-6 months. I had my period for almost 3 months. Eventually felt better but it didn't help my allergies. January 3, 2010 my 8 year old daughter and I both received the shot for allergic reaction to bug bites, not being told what it was exactly. I was okay at first, but then I got my period for 8 days instead of the usual 4 a month later, it stopped and started again 5 days later and I'm still bleeding. Also I have experienced over the past two weeks what appears to be all the symptoms of acid reflux. The symptoms change up but I have a weird taste in my mouth, burning sensation in my chest and abdominal region, some pain, bloating AND my allergies are acting up. My doctor denies its the drug and doesnt remember me going to my OB GYN 2 years ago with her saying its a rare but it IS a side effect to have your menstrual cycle screwed up. My doctor was more concerned about my eyes being red (from allergies) in spite of the shot? I am scheduled for a physical on March 1st and he recommended over the counter Acid Reflux meds. Its hard to tell if the varied symptoms I have are from my ever flowing period, acid reflux or whatever, but I never had any of these issues and never had problems with my period except after the two isolated times two years apart of receiving this shot. | F | 43 | 1 days not sure 2X O | 2/20/2010 | 1 | sinus infection | One week after my shot my mentrual cycle became all messed up. I bleed one week,and off one week, and bleed the next this has gone on for two months and I was regular my period was 30 days apart. I do not EVER want this again. The worst part was we were ttc and we can't now because I am not ovulating. | F | 29 | 1 times | 1/30/2010 | 4 | allergies/sinus inflamation | none | has helped my symptoms and helps me to get my smell and taste back when my infection gets really bad.Usually have to get an injection about every 5-6 mo. | F | 59 | 3 years | 1/6/2010 | 1 | spasm in neck and thoracic spine | A flare of severe nerve pain and spasm that lasted more than a week. Flushing and burning on my face and chest, followed by a strange rash. Heart palpitations. Insomnia. A white coating on my tongue, probably thrush. I am worried about additional or continuing symptoms, as it's only been two weeks since the shot; and the damned stuff stays in your system a long time. I still get some facial flushing and burning after taking a hot shower. | The doctor injected me with Kenalog without telling me he planned to do so first. I would not have let him do it if he'd asked me. Part of the the problem in my spine is weakness and atrophy following a spine surgery that resulted in post-laminectomy kyphosis. Obviously, these problems will be exacerbated by introducing a drug that is known to cause atrophy and osteoporosis. I have always had these reactions. The first time I had Kenalog was an injection in my foot for a nerve impingement. The foot atrophied and withered; the nerve pain flared to my knee—and never stopped until I had surgery more than a year later. All the capillaries in that area became visible; my physical therapist feared the shot had started a regional pain syndrome. I have had these injections a number of times, always with the same side effects, and NEVER with any improvement. The docs have always denied that the shot could have caused the reaction. | M | 64 | | 1/2/2010 | 3 | Lumbar stenosis | Hot flashes, palpitations, rapid weight gain, post menopausal bleeding, abdominal cramps, indigestion, sleeplessness, severe migraine headaches, elevated blood pressure | I had my first injection 10/8 and noticed mild migraine headaches, slight increase in blood pressure and some sleeplessness. I had the second injection Nov. 30th. No one mentioned any side effects or problems to anticipate. This time, my blood pressure shot up. Had problems sleeping, gained about 7 pounds in the first two weeks. After not having periods for 6 years, stared out with cramping and have been bleeding bright blood for 4 days. Am to start hormones and an ultrasound is scheduled in 2 weeks to rule out tumor. If the Kenalog has caused an overgrowth of the uterine wall, I'll have to have a D&C. Do the orthopedic doctors and the FDA know what is going on? My gynocologist had never heard of this. However, any bleeding at my age has to be investigated...and it can be painful. My back pain has been replaced by migraines, cramps, bloating and discomfort. | F | 59 | 2 times | 12/21/2009 | 3 | Post Sinus Surgery Inflamation | I received my first injection postoperatively but prior to waking up from anesthesia when I had my sinuses operated on. The only symptom I noticed at first that I would not have attributed directly to just having had surgery was an insatiable appetite. | At my one week follow-up appointment I was in severe pain the pressure had increased and I should've been feeling a little better. The Dr looked and said I was swelling again. He said I needed more steroids and I would feel better. I asked the nurse after the shot what I was it was. She said Kenalog but no more. I went home, within 24 hours started to feel normal again but had difficulty sleeping. My menstral cycle was to start on the 18th of the month, it started on the 20th which was a little strange because I can set a clock to my cycle it is very predictable. I braced myself for the hell that I experience while on my period (severe pain, horrible clotting, bleeding to the point I feel I am hemmorhaging). Usually the worst of it starts 8 to 12 hours after my cycle begins and generally last for 2 to 3 of my 5 day cycle. I can always count on these horrible occurences and have been told I need a hysterectomy to fix them. It has been six days today since I started. The first 4 days where great for me, I had mild bloating and mild cramping and very (almost inexistent) mild bleeding. Towards the end of the 4th day I am normally back to the mild bleeding instead, I started bleeding more heavily. It seems like my menstration is increasing as the days go on instead of going away. It is still not as bad as normal but I am starting to wonder if it is ever going to go away after reading some of the posts here. Also have high blood pressure, sugar, and frequent urination | F | 31 | 2 times | 11/25/2009 |