There are 152 ratings for the drug: KENALOG-40 in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for kenalog-40: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	Allergies in Spring	none, Have taken Kenalog shots for over 30 yrs. One a year. Wonderful..........		F	71			2/11/2009
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
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
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 Email
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
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
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	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
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
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
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	Nasal Allergies	None, my nose cleared up within 30 minutes after I received the injection. Thank God		F	58	1 times		6/3/2008
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 Email
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 Email
5	seasonal allergies	None	It keeps me allergy-free for the entire season. I've taken it 3 springs now, getting the inj just once in April. So much better than falling asleep with oral meds.	F	55	3 years		4/11/2008
5	Severe allergies	None	The relief from the seasonal ragweed is so fantastic, I wish it could be that good all year. It does only last for about 6 weeks and the Doctors are reluctant to give more than one shot, although I can have a second shot if I feel I need it. I get a shot the first or second week of August evey year and it last until mid to late September. It may not be for everyone, but it has sure been a life saver for a chronic ragweed sufferer.	M	54	18 times		6/2/2008
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
3	Pollen allergy: sinus, lungs, eyes	I am not convinced it is related, but I am one year menopausal and have had breakthrough bleeding two months later when the allergy season is at its height.	My allergy (pollen related) symptoms are much better this year than last. I still need to take the additional allergy medications which I had to take before. I still don't dare open the door until a half hour after taking the meds., but the symptoms are much better this year. In addition to the Kenalog shot I started an online free Tools for Life program that deals with depression. I was taking anti depression medicine (Prozac) at the time. I am no longer on antidepression medicine. I have not had any more suicidal thoughts. I change the program to include self talk that aligns with my own beliefs. This includes being thankful for all the medication including the Kenalog.	F	54	2 months		5/31/2008 Email
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
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	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
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
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 Email
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	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	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
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
1	Poison Ivy	I had an immediate high, like I was on something, and could not sleep for 3 days, then 4th day I finally came down and went to sleep, then on the 5th day my blood pressure shot up to 175/110 and stayed there all day until I went to my family doctor, btw the first doctor I went to was a dermatologist. My family doctor said it wasnt even poison ivy by excema and was given a topical and its clearing already. So took it for no reason and now its causeing blood pressure problems. So get a second opinion is what I will do from now on.		F	50	1 days		1/31/2008
1	for nerve damage from surgery	A square dent the size of a tennis ball on the rt side of my spine down to the bones of my ribcage.	This medicine did not help the nerve damage. It was given as an injection sapposedly between three levels of ribs. I think the doctor missed a bit and spilled some medicine in the tissue beneath the skin and the tissue has dissolved. The dent is very obvious, all the way to the bone. I am so sad about this.	F	48	1 days		2/12/2008
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 Email
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
3	Back pain (Sacroilliac joint tear)	Depression, anxiety, mild paranoia, insomnia, bloating, acne.	I had 3 Kenalog shots within a 6 month period. The first two shots only eased my back pain for a couple of weeks; so my doctor tripled the dose on my 3rd shot. That's when I experienced alarming side effects (especially depression).	F	47	3 times		10/25/2006
1	cosmetic, and inflamtion	fat atrophy, entire face! scarring, redness....edema of the face for one month, chemical depression for a month, vertigo for aprox a month! possibly mini stroke, rt eye, inlfamation of the opti fiber. etc.	an internest who practice is called radaince, gives injectable fillers for smile lines etc. over injected me w/radaince and his way of correcting the problem was to injected thoes ares w/ kenalog...in two weeks i suffered severe atrophy of fat tissue in my face..sunken cheeks, and so forth..i had beautiful full cheeks and looked very youthful but started getting smile lines..the radaince i was over injected and it clumped and his method of correcting his mistake, was kenalog injections..it went from bad to worse...kenalog causwed sever fat atrophy..i would never recommend it! nor the injectable filler radaince iether!	F	46	1 days		10/13/2005 Email
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 Email
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
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 Email
5	Allergies	Noticed more skin pustules on my leg a month after my injection. I haven't determined if this a side effect of the drug or coincidence.	I've had very bad seasonal allergies my entire life. I'm taking two injections a year and have little to no allergy symptoms since.	M	45	4 years		9/5/2007
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
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 Email
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
2	Skin Rash	Hot flashes, bruising, bleeding, anxiety, irritibility, depression, thoughts of suicide, inability to focus, racing heart	Symptoms have hi-jacked my life. I am now seeking psychiatric help to treat the effects of the drug. Those treatments come with their own side effects. The whole thing is a slippery slope. I would not take this injection again, and I don't recommend it to people whose diognostic situation isn't severe.	F	45	2 weeks		4/22/2008
2	Cervical disk degeneration	Severe menstrual changes (period flow started just before 2 injection & has lasted 3 weeks so far; cramps occur every few days; blood clots are common); insomnia (started after 2nd injection); weight gain (about 10 pounds in just under 2 months).	I have undergone a series of 3 Kenalog injections in my neck to reduce cervical radiculopathy & associated headaches. To date, pain level has not diminished, so I am apparently not one of the lucky 50% that has good results from Kenalog. If you are in moderate to severe pain, Kenalog may be worth trying, but proceed with caution if you are a pre-menopausal female...due to the potential for significant menstrual changes.	F	45	7 weeks		5/28/2008
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
1	Contact Dermatitis	Anxiety, depression, joint and muscle pain, back and neck stiffness, indentation at injection site	This drug has given me side effects for the past eight months. As soon as one symptom goes away, another one surfaces. I've heard that it can stay in your system for up to a year. I developed a huge indentation in my left gluteal where the shot was administered, which will probably be permanent. I will NEVER get this shot again.	F	45	1 times		5/1/2008 Email
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
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
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
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	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
4	sinus infection/allergies	None	I had the worse sinus infection and couldn't breath thru my nose at all. I was miserable and wasn't sleeping. I went to the doctor on a Friday and by Monday I was feeling fabulous. I have suffered from allergies forever, so I am glad I found something that might do the trick when allergy season hits every year. I am so glad I didn't get any side effects.	F	43			5/5/2008
3	cosmetic, scarring	I have had 3 series of these shots. Each time I became tired, had muscle aches, bone soreness, and was fatigued. I also had a pinched nerve that I was blaming for this but after the last shots it became clear what was going on. I think this will be the last round - I'll deal with the scars!!! It's better to feel better than to look better!		F	43	3 times		10/25/2007
1	feeling run down, sore throat 1 mo.	Dent on my right buttock (muscle atrophy) cramps on my calves, depression, anxiety, and now pain on my hip and leg. It all started a few weeks/ months after I got the shot.	I would never let a physician's assistant or nurse administer and/or recommend any drug again! And next time I will ask for full disclosure of side effects of any drug the doctor wants to give me. I am going to see an orthopedist to ask if there is anything I can do to build back the muscle tissue I lost from having the injection and if the muscle wasting will continue.	F	43	1 days		12/14/2007 Email
1	cosmetic, inflammatory granulomas	Even though I was injected a relatively small amount, I went from to totally energetic to non-functional overnight. Here a small excerpt from my journal: "Horrible reaction again! He clearly missed and let the needle drag..., a large blueish-black area developed right away to the left of the granuloma. Next came the bone-deep fatigue and debilitating weakness, the crazy eye pain, the severe headache, the out-of schedule period, the dizziness, the body aches, the depressive state, the general malaise... What a nightmare really -- I can barely hold myself up on this chair..." As someone completely fit who does one hour of strenuous Ashtanga yoga every day, I had to endure this intollerable state for nearly one month.	I called the pharmacist about a week after the injection to report these side effects and was told that since triamcinolone was injected as opposed to taken via the oral route, there should only be local irritation and that the symptoms I was describing were most like unrelated to the drug! I told hime that this had been the second time out of three that this had happended -- each time I had the severe reaction was when the doctor's technique was less than stellar and the potent steroid got to escape into my system through the bloodstream (e.g., I was bleeding each time I got sick). I was shocked by how little this guy seemed to know about the drug or its associated side effects. Most disturbing to me was the fact that he tried to talk me out of my symptoms! Seems to me that this strategy works on most people. He found out quickly that I was not one of them!	F	43	9 months		8/20/2007 Email
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
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
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	Seasonal Allergies	I have experienced no side effects	I have had terrible seasonal allegies for most of my life, age 42 now. Began taking Kenalog shots about 10 years ago off and on but more recently since I've moved back to the upper midwest. I get 2 shots a year, 1 in April and 1 in August and that's it. Kenalog is the only drug that relieves my symtoms that sometimes overwhelm me. I have tried every other product on there and not have worked including immunotherapy. The only thing that did work at one time was chiropractic work believe it or not but it relieved most of my symtoms, unfortunately it's to costly for me.	M	42	8 years		8/27/2006
5	allergies	None, and I got this shot with Decadron, one in each hip. Severe fluid in the ears, swollen nasal membranes, swollen throat from seasonal allergies. It's been about 12 hours and feeling much better. I will continue this regime until I get adult tubes put in my ears! I have eustachian tube atrophy.	It always causes a slight headache maybe the first week, but after that, I'm good. No complaints, Tylenol does the trick!	F	42	5 years		11/11/2007
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
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 Email
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 Email
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
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	allergies	Suicidal thoughts	I took this drug seasonally for 2 years.This drug works absolutely wonderful on the allergies I suffered from; however, it is a silent killer. It can bring about suicidal thoughts within 2 days of injection. The drug will stay in your system for up to 90 days. You may understand that you do not want to kill yourself but the drug causes such an urge that you really need to be on suicide watch for a good week. My psychiarist help me put the connection together after another business executive patient of hers went off the deep end in 2 days after receiving the drug from his MD. Be careful. This drug is silently killing people and leaving grieving familes behind with a bunch of unanswered questions. Most doctors do not make the connection. I now see an allergist for my allergies.	M	42	2 years		12/9/2007
5	ruptured disk L4-5	none right away, once my period was due, it hasn't stopped (24 days so far)but I can live again!	I was in so much pain with sciatica,unable to walk or sleep, after my MRI proved my disk was ruptured,(and trying to avoid surgery) I went to a Pain Management Doctor. He shot me right in the disk with Kenolg40 and lidocaine. Now I can walk and I only feel a little tug there. I had a total of 3 shots(1x month) with no severe side affects! I am going to see a Professional about Laser surgery or other options	F	40	3 days		1/9/2008 Email
5	Allergies			F	40	30 years 80 mg 1X O		7/1/2010 Email History
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 Email
1	seasonal allergies	Cardiac arrythmias, palpitations, premature ventricular contractions, hypertensive episodes, anxiety, nervousness	Within 24 hours of my injection, I honestly felt like I was going to die. I could feel my heart dropping beats, then I would become diaphoretic and light-headed. Sad part is that it takes 6 months for this stuff to metabolize out of my system. The sinus infetions and severe allergies were a cake walk compared to this feeling like you're going to drop dead.	M	40	1 times		7/30/2005
5	Hayfever	None	Within a few hours my hayfever symptoms disapeared! History -> Every year I would suffer badly, and antihistamine tablets and OTC meds only helped to a limited extent. This year I started to get syptoms as usual sneezing and itchy eyes so in June tried the kenalog 40mg injection. Result -> amazing improvement, can walk through grass etc with no problems and dont get any sneezing, eye watering or stuffiness at night!	M	39	2 weeks		6/15/2008
4	Herniated disc L4 L5	heart palpatations, anxiety, leg cramps in both calves, menstrual cycle - so far for 4 weeks nonstop.	Helped the pain in my sciatica go away; just wish my doctor had informed me of the side effects so that I would be aware of it beforehand.	F	39	2 times		3/16/2007
3	Seasonal allergies	This drug immediately stopped my allergies... Hurray! But I did/do have side effects. The afternoon/eve that I had the shot, I had a horrible headache and muscle spasms in my neck. Also a feeling of pressure in my head. Also, I have noticed that since the shot (1wk ago), I have had a marked worsening of my premature ventricular contractions (PVC's), otherwise known as heart palpitations. I am still searching to see if this is a common side effect or not. But this did knock out my allergies, which had become completely disabling.	This was a one-time injection.	F	39			4/6/2007
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
2	allergies	I took the shot for my allergies. Worked great for that but my thoughts have been racing ever since. I also have been having trouble sleeping at night.	Worked great for my allergies and I can breath now but I'd rather be coughing then feeling like this	F	38	1 days		6/18/2008 Email
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
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
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 Email
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
5	took kenalog 20	just a little pain in the arm were it was administered, then got hungry, but that was it.	SYMPTOMS: HAY FEVER (ALLERGIC RHINITIS?)- THE WORST KIND OF SEASONAL ALLERGY- FEVER, BODY ACHES, SNEEZING, CHILLS, ITCHING OF THROAT, EYES, NOSE STUFFED UP, PHLEGM, CONGESTION, SINUSES, THE WHOLE THING, IT FEELS LIKE THE "FLU" OR A NASTY COLD ALL TOGETHER IN ONE....! IN NEW YORK, TWICE A YEAR- MAY AND AUGUST (TREE POLLEN AND GRASS) IN FLORIDA, ONCE A YEAR- MARCH (TREE POLLEN AND GRASS) TREATMENT: TRIED EVERYTHING OTC:ALL THE ANTI-HISTAMINS, DECONGESTANTS,AFRIN, ETC, THEN PRESCRIPTIONS:FROM ALLERGY PILLS (ALL), NASAL SPRAYS, BUT NOTHING WORKED. ******THAT IS, UNTIL I WAS GIVEN A SHOT OF KENALOG, I THINK IN 2000, A FEW YEARS AGO.... IT WORKED IMMEDIATELY- IN A FEW HOURS I WAS RELIEVED! IT TOOK ME 5 YEARS AND A GREAT EAR-NOSE-THROAT- SPECIALIST IN NYC TO POINT IT OUT TO ME , BASED ON MY SPECIFIC SITUATION... VOILA' IT WORKS EVERY TIME, NO COMPLICATIONS 1X OR 2X A YEAR (JUST LIKE THE PREVIOUS PATIENT BEFORE ME STATED)DEPENDING ON GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. THANKS GOD!	M	36	7 years		5/25/2007
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
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	year round allergies	Absolutely none. I was prepared for them though as I research any drug I might take thoroughly so I know what I'm letting myself in for. I would have done anything at the time.	Seriously, Kenalog has completely changed my life, and my partner's. I used to get hayfever/allergy effects so bad that my eyes would stream every day, I coughed 24/7 and went through about 2 toilet rolls a day from incessant rhinitis. It was vile. I never looked healthy. Now everyone comments on the change.	F	35	2 years		4/25/2007
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
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
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
1	allergies	Dent in buttock where shot was given.. Period still going non-stop for 2 months straight, headaches. When will this ever end? The doctors do not bother to let you know these effects either.		F	35	1 times		5/22/2008
5	seasonal allergies	none	This is the only drug perscribed or otc that has worked so effectivly on seasonal allergies	M	34	5 years		6/22/2006
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	asthma	Subcutaneous fat atrophy of my arm at the injection site (inappropriate at that) which, after a year, is still rather deep and has been starting to hurt lately. Was told by a doc that it will never heal. Also, soon after the injection I had a menstrual period that lasted 41 days.	I WOULD NEVER EVER TAKE THIS DRUG AGAIN! (and wouldn't in the first place had I been informed of the side effects.)	F	34	1 times		1/1/2006
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 Email
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 Email
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
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
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
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
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 Email
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
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	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

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Key to ratings: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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