Drug Ratings for KENALOG-40Average Rating: 2.4 (411 Ratings)
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| 1 | shoulder pain | Abnormal uterine bleeding | I was told there were no side effects excpet for possible skin discoloring. Hah! A week after the injection I started bleeding as though I had my period but I knew it wasn't. That was almost three weeks ago and it's been pretty constant, with a few days of no bleeding and many days of just some brown discharge. I would NEVER get this injection again. It didn't work to help ease pain on my shoulder and I never would have gotten it if my orthopedist had mentioned this possible side effect - but of course he said nothing! | F | 45 | 1 times | 11/15/2009 | 1 | mild asthma symptoms | The visual symptoms are: swollen face and entire neck area including large lumps on both sides of neck at the collarbone also headaches,muscle spasm,tingling in the feet,night sweats.Menstruation returned after five years on HRT. Other symptoms include severe lethargy,exhaustion,depression(lack of motivation to do anything) | Are they waiting until someone commits suicide on this drug before they take it of the market!I DO NOT recommend this drug to anyone. I received only one injection On Aug 29th and cannot escape these awful life altering symptoms. I was never told of side effects although I questioned my Dr. Until that injection I did not have a period for 10 years and have been on HRT for 5 years. I started bleeding after the Kenalog injection. That is not a coincidence!I had a "Type A Personality" before that injection and now I can barely get out of bed in the morning.I have since had every possible exam, x-ray, CT, and complete bloodwork testing for just about everything with perfect reports. The only explanation was that I must have a hyper-sensitivity to kenalog. Obviously,I am not alone. I'm going to support any class action suit out there. This drug is dangerous! | F | 56 | | 10/24/2009 | 3 | sever allergies/asthma | no sever or unusual side effects, just the soreness at the injection site and the brusing, the only downfall was the brusing though, i have had the bruise for about 4-5 months now, may be just me, but might be something to look into. but overall a good shot for allergies and asthma! | F | 17 | | 10/12/2009 | 5 | allergies/sinus inflamation | mild discomfort at injection site, no other side effects | great for helping where nothing else has | F | 24 | | 9/5/2009 | 1 | Trigger Finger | Pain at site of injection for approx. 2 weeks. Periods messed up for months - heavy bleeding for 10 days - 4 days without - heavy bleeding for further 10 days for 3 months. I ended up having hormone treatment to regulate the bleeding & still neede surgery on my hand! | Don't have it - too many side effects & not enough benefits. | F | 42 | 1 times | 8/29/2009 | 3 | Severe Allergies | I had the shot about 3 months ago for a severe seasonal allergy attack that Allegra couldn't help with, and noticed some side effects such as anxiety, feeling spacey, touchy and slight depression. I didn't realize until I just had to get another shot that the side effects increase the second time around, with severe anxiety, depression, exhaustion, feeling light headed, tingly in hands and arms, and a huge appetite. I suppose i'd still take this over the misery of severe allergies, although i wish there was an easier option! | The shot is a saving grace from a severe allergy attack if you know how bad and debilitating they can be, hence why I opted for a second shot only 3 months later. I do however doubt I will get another one considering the higher level of side effects im feeling the second time around, as well as the long term side effect possibilities. I would move to another climate first before I chose to feel this edgy! | M | 27 | 3 months | 8/28/2009 | 5 | severe allergies and hay fever | No side affects. | We operate a 14,000 acre farm and grow many types of crops plus live in the intermountain west where there are numerous varieties of weeds. I have suffered from childhood with hay fever and am allergic to pet dander, mold and numerous other pollens. But this past spring we had more rain than usual and life with these symptoms was more miserable than at any time in the 50 years of my life. All the allergy pills I was taking just were not affective. I took my first Kenilog 40 shot in April 09 and second one in first part of August. It has changed my daily living. I can be around grain harvest, pollen from cottonwood trees, dusty farm house plus go out in the fields again without even a sneeze. It is a miracle drug as far as I am concerned. My husband and sons are amazed at the change in my temperment because I sleep better and just plain feel better. I would even put up with a few side affects to get this kind of relief. The doc recommended I take one and try to go 6 months before having another. I made it 5 and he does not believe I will need another since winter will be upon us when 5 more months has past. I am smiling right now just thinking of all the things I can go out and do because of Kenilog 40. IT WAS WELL WORTH THE $80 and I highly recommend it but suggest you have a doctor talk to you first about frequency and possible side affects. Cheryl in Idaho | F | 53 | 5 months | 8/25/2009 | 5 | Seasonal Ragweed allergies | None | Wow...I have been fighting ragweed every Aug/Sep in Colorado for years. tried all of the normal drugs. Went to new Dr the other day and he suggested Kenalog shot. I was without symptoms within hours in the "very high" season. This worked great for me! | M | 53 | 5 days | 8/24/2009 | 5 | Fall Alergies | None | It is just amazing. I am 20. I have gotten one shot a year for about 6 years now. I dont have to take anything else after I get the shot and my alergies are completely gone for the rest of the season. | M | 20 | | 8/19/2009 | 3 | severe poison ivy | headaches,weight gain, face swelling,muscle weakness, bruising very easily,hair thinning, hair growth on my face, and, periods very messed up, I'm now working with my OB/GYN to get things back to "normal" by going on HRT for a while, then switched to the pill. Hopefully, this will work. It's been very frustrating. | I needed help with the poison ivy, it went all through my body, and didn't even know where or how I got it other than it was airborn. I received my first dose of kenalog along with Medroyl, and had no relief at all, I was still itching all over, so I went back to my dr. and he doubled the dose of each injection, so in all, I received 120mg of each drug, after the 2nd injection, I did finally get some relief from the poison ivy, then the other side effects started, my dr. didn't tell me about any of the side effects before giving me the injections. If I knew then what I know now about the injections, I wouldn't have taken them because of all the side effects | F | 45 | 2 days | 8/14/2009 | 5 | contact dermatitis | I recieved an injection every 4 - 6 weeks for 15 years. One year I had an injection every two weeks for a total of 24 in one year. I probably had alot of side effects, but I think some people sit around and try to come up with them. I don't think that I would have even put it together with the injection. Yes, my periods were and are irregular - but better than the itching and bleeding and cracked skin on my hands. Some people just have too much time to sit and think. After 15 years my doctor told me he could not give them to me except for 1 or 2 a year. I since have found a new doctor and he will give them to me when I need them. I only need one now about every 3-4 months. | The one side effect that I know of is that my pressure in my eyes is very high. | F | 47 | 20 years | 7/28/2009 | 5 | Severe Hayfever | Absolutely none. | I dont think there is a need for this every year as I had my last one when I was 16! Im now 33 and finally the effects have started to wear off. Going for another tommorow to rid me of mild hayfever and eczema which has only just started to come back after all these years! | F | 16 | | 7/21/2009 | 1 | asthma and allergies | very irregular period for 6 months, horrible anxiety i have to take medicine for, a large indentation in my left upper arm that keeps getting bigger and will have to get plastic surgery for | it didnt help at all. | F | 16 | 1 times | 7/17/2009 | 1 | bulging discs at L4 and L5 | rapid weight gain, depression, acid reflux, fatique, hair growth, menstruation stopped, swelling of the body especially the face | 9 years ago - Had 3 apointments for injections, each one 1 month apart. The injections were done on each side of my spine for a total of 8 "pokes" on each appointment. I was never told I was getting a steriod or that there were side effects. The first side effects were swelling of my face and lots of extra "peach fuss" on my face and back. Then came the fatigue and depression. I asked the neurologist and he said it was normal and put me on antidepressants. I was gaining weight so rapidly that my skin literal stretched overnight. I still have 1 inch wide stretch marks that cover my hips, thighs and even my calf. I gained 70lbs in one year. I saw another doctor who freaked out when he saw me and my records and said I had a bad reaction and that the injections should not have been continued. I had major acid reflux and was put on meds for that. My period stopped for a solid year. I feel this drug has caused permanent issues. I've tried to get off antidepressants a few times and have been unsuccessful b/c of THOSE side effects. If I had never had the injections I don't think I'd have ever been "hooked" on antidepressants. I've also suffered from constant fatigue for 9 years. It may be related to the extra weight I never got rid of, but I don't know for sure. Please ask questions and understand this drug and how much you are being given. I wish I had been more prepared. | F | 33 | 3 months | 7/12/2009 | 5 | poison ivy, eczema, lower back pain | no side effects whatsoever | I have had several injections over the course of 10 years and have not had any side effects. I would highly recommend this shot for anyone. | F | 36 | | 7/10/2009 | 3 | allergies | Had a shot a three years ago in my lower back. Developed two indentations on both side of upper buttocks. Had a second shot about a month ago in my upper arm. I have had to periods about 1 week apart. Not sure if related to the shot but I've had some anxiety about the abnormal period. | I have not been sneezing as much and my eye allergies have really improved! | M | 42 | 3 years | 6/24/2009 | 1 | Sinus and allergie inflamation | I HATE KENALOG! It feels like PMS 24/7. I dont recommend it for premeno women. it messes with hormones. I have HORRIBLE HEADACHES that tylenol and advil wont touch. I am irratable. It did help a bit with inflamation of my nose, sinus, ears, chest, throught but prednisone works way better and is shorter. | I wouldnt recommend it. Also my joint ache in the hip where I had the shot. THis med makes you feel like your losing your mind. I really hate it. Oh and HEART PALIPATIONS, and anxiousness. It stinks. Do it as a very very last result and then still dont do it. | F | 34 | 3 months | 6/24/2009 | 3 | allergies | irregular menstral cycles. Blood clotting, tissue discharge, period is different than normal (blood is different color). 10 day period that arrived late, then no period for 9 days, then blood clotting and period again. | Taken this 1 time per year for about 5 years. This time I began irregular periods. My period is very normal 35 day cycle. Received shot around May 7 and then my period was late, but once it came it was not normal and lasted 10 days. I have had steady cramps the entire time. Then got it again, this time it came halfway through my cycle and I knew something was wrong so got a pap smear, exam, and pregnancy test, but nothing was wrong. I suspect it is this shot. I posted previously on this website indicating no side affects, but now I have one. Not sure if I'll take this again, depends on how long this lasts. | F | 33 | 5 times | 6/23/2009 | 5 | Fungal Sinusitis | Moderate itching | Began taking Kenalog 40 2-years ago in lieu of nasal surgery for fungal sinusitis. It was my last resort. It worked immediately and the shots last about 4+ months before I go back for another - trying to stretch them out to 6+ months if I can. No real side effects to speak of other than sporadic itching which I tolerate, but it surely improves my nasal congestion and life. My only concern is my Internal Med. Dr. does not recommend this shot more than a couple of times as he says it can make bones more brittle. MY ENT says with proper intervals of the shot, he has never had any such side effects. So far, I'm following my ENT's advice as without the shot I'm miserable and I don't want to undergo surgery as I don't believe it will be that helpful. | M | 59 | 2 years | 6/12/2009 | 5 | Seasonal Allergies | A little headache the day of the shot, but can't tell if would have had it anyway with the allergies. | I get the kenalog shot once a year in June to stop allergy symptoms. I truly mean stop symptoms. I don't like the side effects of taking an allergy medication daily. As a first grade teacher, I can not be tired! This is my 3rd year of taking the shot and I will do it as long as it continues to relieve my incridibly itchy eyes, nose bleeds, sinus headaches, and difficulty breathing that come along with my allergies. | F | 32 | 3 years | 6/4/2009 | 1 | pain in lower back | Had a shot in lower back, had period for month went to OBGYN she put me on bc, helped with bleeding but now wants to do surgery, I noticed a white indention in injection site, looked that up and put two and two together. Very upset and have never been the same since. | F | 34 | 1 days | 6/3/2009 | 3 | spider bite | Aches, prolonged menstruation, thrush. | I had a shot one month ago in my left buttocks due to a spider bite. I experienced no immediate side effects. About 1 week later my period came and stayed (I'm normally very regular). It's been a month now, and I've had 2 12 day periods, and have joint pain, a stiff neck, and my first ever case of thrush. Not sure the benefit (potential in my case) outweighs the side effects. | F | 44 | 1 days | 5/29/2009 | 1 | both lower and upper back spasm | Insomnia, non stop bleeding with menstrual cramps, anxiety,panic attacks, very touchy, headaches, mood swings, legs hurt and neck aches. | I used this inyection on the third week of april. I have been to the doctors that gave me this inyection and I asked if this medication was the one that was affecting me and they said NO. They sent me for a pelvic sonogram and blood tests and all came out fine. they sent me to my Gyno. and he did different labs for various hormones and all came back fine. I am not going to let them keep treating me like a guinea pig after I saw this web site. I just want to know how much time Im going to be bleeding because Im sick of it already. I guess that side affects are more on women because we ovulate. This medication should be examined by the labs and investigated. If there is an alternative medication please use it. And also there should be a seminar for doctors to learn the posible if not obvious side effects caused in women by using Kenalog inyections. | F | 34 | 1 times | 5/23/2009 | 5 | Allerigies | Injection site a little sore. No other issues | Normal allergies symtoms from Ragweed in August. For 3 years now I get the shot in August and no symtoms of allergies the rest of the year. | M | 37 | 3 years | 5/21/2009 | 2 | seasonal allergies | Dent/muscle atrophy at injection site. | Helps with my allergies but over the past 10 or so years of getting this shot annually I've had 2 indentations develop at the injection site. The first has gone away, the second has not yet but I do expect it to eventually. My doctor tells me if the shot is not properly injected that will cause the dent. So make sure your nurse knows what they are doing. I'm taking Nasonex now instead of the getting the shot. | F | 26 | 10 years | 5/21/2009 | 5 | eczema, folliculitis | Slight pain at injection point for a couple days. | This is the only thing that has helped me overcome the itching of my eczema and folliculitis. I've tried many other alternatives, but this seems to be the only thing that helps so far. The only problem is that it only lasts for about 5-6 weeks for me. So, I don't know how safe it will be to keep doing this long term. | M | 35 | 1 years | 5/17/2009 | 5 | allergies, itching of the eyes. | None, I have had two shots in the past four years. and neither time did I have any negative reactions. It took three days to begin working, but it worked wonderfully. I will definitly get another Kenolog shot this allergy season. | M | 68 | 2 years | 5/8/2009 | 1 | Allergies | Pain all over my body, severe anxiety, very depresses, paranoia, bad headaches. | Last week i got a kenalog40 shot and after few hours i felt weird as if i was getting a panick attack. I've been feeling depressed and having anxiety, along with body aches. In addition, weak and dizzy and some palpitations. I hope this doesn't last long. It's been 3 days since i got this shot. I never knew this was an STEROID!! I will not get this shot again. It didn't agree with me! | F | 32 | 1 times | 5/2/2009 | 4 | Subdermal scar tissue around chin | Following an accident I had a lot of excessive scar tissue for years that changed the shape of my face by leaving a lot of scarring around my chin and "hiding" my chin and squaring my face more or less. I had previously had a kenalog injection in the scar under my chin which was hypertrophic and it was a huge worry. It took two years for a discoloration and dimple to fill in. That said, it is not a perfect drug and I do tend to feel sick a day or two after the shots even if they are sub-dermal. I also must say that the use is off-label as kenalog 40 is considered too strong for subdermal use with a high risk of subcutaneous atrophy (under skin atrophy of fat or dimpling as described above). That said my scar has been very resistant and though I have experienced some dimpling it has tended to fill in quick and the treatment is ongoing and frankly better than nothing. Short of this opening me up and trying to scrape out scar tissue is the only option and not very effective | People tend to overreact to the negatives. It is NOT for everyone but it is well worth it in the right hands. | F | 37 | 1 years | 4/11/2009 | 4 | allergies | suffered with seasonal allergies for 30 years, tried everything OTC, shots, chiropractics, perscription you name it......tested in both Il and Az | took the shot and within 2 days had great results. no side effects so far | M | 53 | 2 weeks | 4/8/2009 | 3 | Lower back pain | Started shots Dec-08, Had injection Feb-09 Been having a period non stop. Will it ever stop | Going for a lot of test at gyn, kinda scared but everything I've read. Seems like maybe it's the kenalog doing this. | F | 42 | 3 months | 4/8/2009 | 2 | Lower back nerve pain | Insomnia-Increased Appetite-Headache-Feeling "spacey"--muscle weakness in legs-discoloration at shot site | F | 52 | 1 days | 4/7/2009 | 1 | F4-F5 Lower back pain | Where do I begin? Anxiety, panic attacks, muscle spasms in my neck, stuttered speech, irregular period, muscle weakness, nausea, horrible headaches, insomnia, acne, loss of appetite, mood swings, depression, fatigue, eye sensativity, dizziness. | I will never get another Kenalog injection as long as I live. No docters will listen to me. They all claim that they have never heard of these reactions and they administer them all the time. It effected my life for about 2 1/2 months and I missed a lot of work. I really felt at one point that I had some kind of "mystery diagnosis". Once I was able, and after no docters would listen, I've found that many other people have had side effects and that they are listed on FDA warnings. I seriously thought that it would never go away. Yet, the neurologist wanted to give me two more shots in my neck to help with the pain-he's f'in crazy if I he thinks I was about to do that. As time has gone on since the injection, I have gradually gotten better each day. Now almost 3 months later I'm feeling good. | F | 29 | 1 times | 4/1/2009 | 5 | Extreme Seasonal Allergies | For about 2 or 3 weeks after my yearly injection I experience occasional PVC's that last only a few seconds. Nothing serious or debilitating. I experience them anyway, but it seems they become more frequent for those few weeks after the injection then it subsides to normal. No atrophy at the injection site and very little soreness. | Kenalog-40 has literally given me my life back. I suffered from dreadful seasonal allergies all my life. However, one shot a year, and they are a thing of the past. No more doping myself up and spending hundreds of dollars every year on OTC allergy meds. No more sinuses locking up, no more swollen eyes itching out of my head, no more runny bloody nose sneezing fits, no more horribly itchy throat. It's all gone. Been using this for about 4 years now. It is a miracle drug. | M | 42 | 4 years | 3/31/2009 | 1 | Shoulder Pain | I've have had irregular periods ever since. 3 periods since Feb. 3rd (shot given Jan. 26th). They start out spotty and last about 10+ days, only about 3 days in between without bleeding. Still going... Cramps everyday. | Was never told the side effects from this particular doctor. Went to my regular Dr. after 2nd period, never mentioned this could be a side effect from the injection. Said I should ride it out, just an irregular period. After the 3rd one, I had to figure it out myself after reading all the comments on this drug. Would advise NOT getting this. | F | 44 | 1 times | 3/20/2009 | 5 | severe allergies | none | one injection of kenalog-40 annually, and I was good to go for another year. | M | 59 | 25 days | 3/10/2009 | 5 | Extreme hayfever for over 60 yrs. | I have taken 1 plus booster shots per year for 31 yrs!!!!! No side effects!!! | This shot has saved my life from devastating hayfever. My allergies began when I was 5 as I can remember. After 3 yrs ARMY 66-69, I had an allergy Specialist give me 4 shots a week in 1971-72 with NO help!! I began getting Kenalog 40 in 1977 with a booster after 3 or 4 months when the pollen was bad in our San Joaquin Valley, Ca. Now 31 + years later I am ready for my March shot. I need no pills or nasal sprays when I have had my shot. Last year I had a kenalog 60 and needed another . My doctor said that 60 is the most she can give for the year. This year will be a 40 & a 20 booster later if I need it. I am a business ower in great health, I hav recently had 2 Heart Ablations and seed therapy for prostate cancer. Both are contained & normal!. thank God for Kenalog40 | M | 66 | 31 years | 3/6/2009 | 1 | Allergies | Started my period 2/13/09 and have been bleeding ever since. Have had excessive weight gain since the shot ( given on 12/15/08 ) 10 lbs + Not a happy person. Would not recommend this shot to anyone. | F | 45 | | 3/4/2009 | 5 | allergies | i had terrible allergies nothing was working. i was taking nasal spray singular and loratadine. this shot worked within a hour no side effects have had it twice now | kenalog is great i will keep taking this shot. its definitly worth it! | F | 47 | | 2/21/2009 | 5 | Allergies in Spring | none, Have taken Kenalog shots for over 30 yrs. One a year. Wonderful.......... | F | 71 | | 2/11/2009 | 1 | Allergies ~ READ MY SIDE EFFECTS~ | Excessive vaginal blood clotting!! EXTENDED menstrual periods and abdominal pain! | BEWARE!! I received TOTAL of 3 Kenalog shots through butt (1 shot every 4 months). On the third shot, Nov 2008, my period lasted 10 days with heavy clotting. I couldn't wear a tampon due to the extreme loss of clots through vaginal area. Had my period December 20th and still bleeding with excessive blood clotting and abdominal pain. WORST MISTAKE I made was allowing my doctor to administer w/o providing side effects. Resorted to take 3 birthcontrol pills daily to control my period and still bleeding. Will have to undergo a microscopic vaginal procedure in few weeks as a PAP did not reveal issues, nor did the internal and external ultra sounds I had to undergo. My advise is DO NOT TAKE Kenalog. My first shot was Feb 2008 and it took almost 1 year for these issues to appear. | F | 32 | 1 years | 2/7/2009 | 3 | torn meniscus in R knee | Poor sleep and some headache first night after. Then fatigue started to increase three days after, slept 12 hours last night. Anxiety increasing, easily upset, and worry-worry all the time. Had two previous shots that also had this effect about 5 days after being given the shot and this fatigue and anxiety lasted about 1 or two weeks, gradually disappeared after that time. I had this shot because I hurts so, and so tired of hurting for six weeks now. | was told the side effect was infection about 1 in 20,000, nothing else. | F | 66 | | 2/5/2009 | 5 | allergy induced chronic rhinitis | I have no side effects. | I have been suffering from allergy induced chronic rhinitis my whole life. Usually at one point in the Spring it gets so bad, I feel like I have mono and the fatigue puts me in bed and not able to function. The migraines kick in and I am done for. The only thing that helps me kick this terrible sinus infection is a Kenalog shot. I have been getting them once a year for 4 years and they are a miracle. I only get one when I get this bad though to make sure they work when I need them. Within 24 hours I feel 80% better. | F | 33 | 4 years | 2/3/2009 | 1 | Shoulder Pain | To all - Please go to http://kenaloglawsuit.blogspot.com/ - to participate in a class action lawsuit again Bristol Myers Squibb regarding Kenalog | To all - Please go to http://kenaloglawsuit.blogspot.com/ - to participate in a class action lawsuit again Bristol Myers Squibb regarding Kenalog | F | 33 | 1 days | 2/2/2009 | 4 | SEVERE PSORIASIS ON HANDS | CURED MY PSORIASIS VERY WELL, BUT I RECENTLY NOTICED A DENT ON MY LEFT REAR BUTTOCKS, WHERE THE INJECTION WAS. IT ALSO LOOKS DISCOLORED (PURPLE/GREY). | PLEASE BE SURE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OF THE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS. I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE DENT IT LEFT, AND HOPE IT DOESN'T GET WORSE! | F | 45 | 1 days | 1/22/2009 | 3 | chronic sinusitis/allergies | increased appetite for a week after shot (Thanksgiving week of all weeks!), some menstrual spotting | It has been 2 months since my shot. The allergist who recommended it made it clear that there could be a divot at the injection site that should only last 6 months, and that menstrual side effects were very possible. The nurse who administered the shot reiterated these points and asked again for my consent. At the time I was so miserable with allergies and chronic sinus issues, I nearly would've promised my first-born as well if they asked. My allergies flared up again only 4 days after the shot, but my sinus infection cleared up, in combination with Bactrim antibiotics for 3 weeks. I have experienced some annoying menstrual spotting for a couple of weeks before each period, which has run a normal course for me. I do not yet have a dent at the injection site. However, after reading all the reviews, I would probably not be so quick to agree to the shot next time, as I understand the side effects can be much worse. | F | 33 | 1 times | 1/5/2009 | 4 | asthma | increased appetite had to beaware what I was eating not just eating because I felt like it. More energy able to breath much better. | I do not like taking any medications but I was miserable, coughing, wheezing not resting, unable to work and this medication gave me a boost back to my normal daily activities. Have had shots in the past as needed with same results. Have never taken over extended period of time. Occasionally pill form for 7-10 days. I believe if not for the medication I would have been hospitalized. | F | 50 | 1 days | 12/5/2008 | 5 | Severe Allergies | Minimal stomach pain the same day the Kenalog was administered through my buttock. | I suffered with severe allergies my whole life from grass, weeds, pollen and pet dander. As a child, I recall being house bound watching, through our house window, my siblings play slip and slide on our front lawn. My allergies were year round and I resorted to Kenalog after battling with running nose, itchy and swollen eyes, loss of taste, itchy mouth and throat and ear drainage from allergies. I obtain Kenalog injections once every four months and it has been a heaven sent! | F | 32 | 2 years | 11/30/2008 | 1 | Allergies | Large dent in left glutes at injection site; it did not show up until 4-5 months after receiving injection. 11 months later, and I think the "dented" area (muscle waste) is continuing to grow in size. Menstrual cycle problems for two months. | Was not told about ANY side effects of this drug. Commented to the physician that I was losing sleep over past couple of months because I could not breathe well at night and was not getting relief from nasal sprays or Claritin-D. Physician just ordered the shot. I had NO idea that it was a steroid because she didn't tell me ANYTHING at all about the drug - just had the nurse administer the injection. Learned about the drug when I looked it up on the internet. | F | 42 | 1 times | 11/18/2008 | 1 | Pin in lower back | Where do i start. Well first off my M.D did not even tell me waht he was giving me.I trusted him. I did not have a peroid for 2 months,then got one for 2 months straight..Had to get rt overy removed,still no releif,then had to get a abalation.I also gained 30 lbs.Have a dent in my back.It has been 1 yr now and things are not getting better. | This stuff is leathal. Do not take it. Please ask your doc before any injections.Do not trust. | F | 31 | 7 days | 11/12/2008 | 1 | Poison Ivy | Anxiety attacks, Irregular heart rate, Spikes in blood pressure, "spotty" vision, fatigue. | As a fairly healthy 34 year old male, I went to my doctor for help getting over poison ivy mid-July 2008. I recieved the Kenalog 40 injection without being advised on any potential side effects. Within 36 hours I started having severe anxiety attacks with spikes in my blood pressure and vision problems (spotty, increased sensitivity to light). These attacks continued for 4-8 weeks during which time I underwent an MRI (head), stress test, and blood work to make sure nothing else was causing my symptoms.....conclusion: everything normal. My doctor prescribed me Xanax to help with the out of control anxiety. Started feeling more normal 60-90 days later. I started trying to run on my treadmill to get back in shape at the 90 day mark, and once again....symptoms returned. It's been a couple of weeks and I'm getting closer to being back to "normal", but I have no idea how long it will be before the Kenalog has completely metabolized out of my system, and I can get on with li | M | 34 | 1 times | 11/2/2008 | 5 | Hayfever Allergies | After the shot i usually have a sore arm, but thats all. | I've been taking Kenalog shots (60mg) for 14yrs, it is the only drug that can give me any relief for a period of time(8wks). | M | 36 | 14 years | 9/30/2008 | 1 | Poison Ivy | flushing/hot-flashes & body aches for first week; nearly continuous menstruation (3-4 weeks w/ 2 to 5 day breaks between;) weight gain (10 lbs;) obvious indentation/atrophy (approx. 1 inch so far) at injection site | I wish I had been warned about the potential side effects of this medication. It was definitely NOT worth it! | F | 36 | 1 times | 9/27/2008 | 1 | bronchitis | Took the shot on 8/21/08 at a urgent care facility. Started my period by end of august and it's still going.!!! The cramping is horrible! I have went through so many advil and tampons it's scary. It didn't even occur to me until tonight that the kenalog shot 80 mg. was causing this. I'm 46 so I thought it was a symtom of perimenopause.It has made me feel so weak and depressed probally due to so much blood loss and pain from cramps. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!! | F | 46 | | 9/16/2008 | 5 | allergies | NONE- I have been taking a Kenalog injection for 7 years. I have had allergies since I was a child, and was miserable from March to September. At 46 my doctor suggested I try Kenalog because I had to take prescription medication to get thru the day and was still miserable. It has been my salvation, and I will take it until a cure is found. | F | 54 | 7 years | 9/4/2008 | 5 | eczema | none, slight pain in the injection site for a day or two but nothing else | It cleared up my skin better than anything else. | F | 29 | 30 days | 8/22/2008 | 1 | wrist/hand pain | I had two Kenalog injections in mid-June, one in each wrist. Started my period 3 weeks later and it has been messed up beyond belief since then. I've had maybe 7 days of no bleeding since early July. My period have always been reasonably regular, and my doctor agrees that it's the steroids and that it may be 3-5 months before things go back to normal. My anxiety is also much higher than usual. And did my doctor warn me of this side effect? Not so much. | Never. Again. | F | 28 | 2 times | 8/22/2008 | 1 | Respiratory infection | Extreme pain at the injection site,drop in potassium levels, rapid heartbeat, depression, anxiety, menstrual periods from hell(heavy,lengthy,unpredictable) horrible scar, muscle atrophy | The scar in my upper left arm is a baseball sized deep purple indention-horrible! Also, my heart beat become so erratic, I had to have anesthesia for a procedure to check for heart problems. Still having problems after 15 months. I have had repeated anxiety attacks. I was never told anything about the possibility of such side effects. It took me some time to figure it all out and visits to a dermatologist, a lung specialist who referred me to a heart specialist who felt I needed a diagnostic procedure,and an OB/Gyn. I would not recommend this drug to ANYONE! My life will never be the same and I wonder if I will ever have a day when I feel good and healthy again. I was athletic, active,and happy before Kenalog. | F | 30 | 1 times | 8/6/2008 | 5 | Seasonal Allergies/Bronchitas | Severe sweating the first day after I get the shot. | I have been receiving this shot for almost 5 years at least twice a year. If it weren't for this particular medication, I would suffer badly with breathing through my nose. The membranes in my nose swell very badly;therefore the reason why I request this shot so often. Now that I am 44 years old, I get this shot 3-times a year. The only bad side affect is the sweating I do the first day of the shot. My heart races as well because this is a steroid. I recommend this shot to anyone who suffers with allergies and have a hard time breathing during this time. | F | 44 | 5 years | 8/1/2008 | 4 | Allergies/Infection | Flushing, severe and debilitating muscle and joint pain, increased blood pressure, headache, increased appetite, insomnia | I suffer from severe inflammation as my body over-reacts to allergens, infections, and other stimuli. Although I experience severe pain after the injections, this is the only medication that has proven effective at reducing the inflammation in my body. I've taken these injections for several years and after the pain is gone (usually 24-28 hours) I feel much better. My doctor switched injection sites from butt to arm after news started circulating about atrophy, but I have not had that problem. I am prepared for the pain and will continue to take the shots since they have helped me tremendously. | F | 45 | 6 years | 7/1/2008 |