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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR KENALOG-40 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | bulging discs in neck and lumbar | Most extreme and lasting side effects: extreme tingling and a deep itching sensation in arms/hands/legs/feet; numbness down one arm; intermittent cramping, stabbing, and pricking sensations all over. Any movement aggravates these symptoms, and these symptoms get progressively worse as the day goes on, becoming disabling by the end of the day. Symptoms that lasted about 2 weeks: insomnia; red, puffy face, red chest; felt kind of manic and extremely irritable; throat closed a few times felt dizzy on and off. | I had 4 shots (2 epidurals and two facets) over a 6 week period (200 mg. total of Kenalog). The last injection was Jan. 20. Most extreme and lasting side effects: extreme tingling and a deep itching sensation in arms/hands/legs/feet; numbness down one arm; intermittent cramping, stabbing, and pricking sensations all over. Any movement aggravates these symptoms. These symptoms have not subsided at all. Like many others here, I was not warned of any of these side effects. Also, the docs. who administered the injections have apparently never seen an adverse reaction other than "mild facial flushing." Please read this recent Bloomberg news article about the dangers of steroids, including Kenalog:http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-25/bristol-myers-warning-ignored-on-steroid-shots-tied-to-deaths. If I had known about the side effects I would have never agreed to these injections. I encourage EVERYONE who has suffered side effects from Kenalog 40 to contact the manufacturer Bristol Myers Squibb and register a complaint. The number: 1-800-332-2056. You will need to leave basic info. such as name, age, what/when/where/how much of the medication and side effect symptoms. Bristol Myers sent out the warning referenced in the Bloomberg article b/c of complaints, so continued complaints may eventually effect some changes in whether/how this drug is administered. | F | 44 | 4 months 200 mg. 4X O | 2/18/2012 Patient History | 1 | allergy | Heart Palpitations, Anxiety, Post Menopausal Spotting, Crampy, Muscle Aches, Stomach Problems after being on Fluticasone Propionate, Symbicort and one Injection of Kenalog. These are all Corticosteriods. | Just wanted to pass on this research being done on Corticosteriods. This is scary! Wish I had read this before taking these drugs! Irregular Heartbeat Does your health plan include high doses of corticosteroids? Heart problems, including stroke and heart failure, could result, depending on the dosage. Heart irregularity and steroids are the focus of a significant new study. High doses of corticosteroids, such as prednisone, often are used to bring down inflammation quickly in people with arthritis, asthma or allergies. A 2006 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates they also may bring on changes in heartbeat. The study showed taking corticosteroids, such as prednisone, increased the likelihood of developing new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) – the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Irregular beating means blood is not being pumped efficiently, causing heart palpitations or flutters, fatigue, shortness of breath or difficulty exercising, as well as possibly causing blood to pool, clot and lead to a stroke or heart failure. AF increases the risk of stroke fivefold – a concern for those with inflammatory forms of arthritis, who already have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack and heart failure. In the study, researchers followed 7,983 adults who were part of the Rotterdam study in the Netherlands for 10 years. Those who used corticosteroids were nearly four times more likely to have AF c | F | 62 | 30 days 1X day | 2/12/2012 Patient History | 1 | spinal stenosis | Extremely Heavy periods,non-stop bleeding, severe leg-muscle cramps, muscle calf atrophy. | I will NEVER have this drug injected in my body again- I had to be placed on birth control pills in order to regulate my menses to back to normal. I This was a horrible experience- and if the doctor had explained the possible side effects- I would have definetely turned this injection down. | F | 42 | 2 months 40mg 1X M | 2/8/2012 | 4 | severe allegries asthma eczema | no side effects. | it helps me for about 2 months work great as long as its not a generic kenalog shot. | M | 25 | 1 years 30 1X AN | 1/23/2012 | 1 | Asthma/Bronchitis | A year ago I received kenalog injections in my right AND left gluteal muscles along with an antibiotic shot in the hip. I saw no improvement, in fact, I felt worse. The shots left enormous bruises that lasted for months. Worst of all, I am so incredibly upset to report that a year later, the area where I received the injections still hurts and I have indentions in my gluteal muscles on both sides. I was a petite, fit person and I don't even recognize my body anymore. I have been diagnosed with POTS syndrome because of issues with tachycardia and fatigue that I have developed. I've also developed fibroids in my breasts, moon face (what my family loving calls my turkey neck), a strange rash that still won't go away after a year, my hair started falling out, I've struggled with depression... I just never felt healthy again after this shot. I'm so much weaker and tired, I can barely play with my daughter anymore. I wish I could go back in time, before this shot, and have my body and my health back! | F | 31 | 1 days | 1/17/2012 | 1 | Inflammatory Arthritis | after initial shot, felt tired and irritable. A few days went by with no marked improvement in swelling/pain from arthritis. Within 2 days i had caught some viral infection, stayed sick for 10 days, thought i was better then relapsed again and have been sick for a month the viral issue and its finally starting to clear. My DR states it can lower immune system and make healing/recovering hard for viral, bruising and/or cuts/scrapes. About 3 weeks in the pain from arthritis and swelling went away but a massive headache appeared and has been with me for 3 weeks. the headache overlapped the viral thing so i associated it with the viral infection...but once that started to cleared (about 4 weeks) the headache didn't leave. I also noticed a SEVERE change in my irritability level, very dark depression, anxiety/panic attacks and having emotional outbursts. approx 3 weeks in as well. again we just thought it was from lack of sleep from being so sick with the viral but when the viral cleared up | I WOULD never recommend this medication to ANYONE without first advising them of the possible side effects. When I ask how long this will be going on for the reply has been until the drug has left your system which could be 6 to 24 weeks. I am very unhappy about this. | F | 42 | 1 days 80mg 1X AN | 1/5/2012 | 5 | servere asthma | Just got a bruise where injection was done and the second time i felt abit sicky the next day. i am given a shot every 3months and also take 10mg of predisilone a day to wean me off them (have been on 40mg a day since age 12) the injections only lasts for 2weeks with me but what a difference in them two weeks! I feel like im able to live my life like a "normal" person! Great drug! | F | 20 | 6 weeks not sure! | 12/14/2011 | 2 | Herniated L4/L5 and L5/S1, Sciatica | Some relief in back, little relief in legs. Extreme leg cramping in both legs, unbelievably painful. Heart palpitations and night sweats. Some muscle loss in legs. Never had these symptoms before injections. | Scheduled for 3rd injection, not going to get it. There is no dought these side effects were caused by this drug. Will these side efects wear down over time? | M | 49 | 1X day | 12/13/2011 | 1 | Severe Allergy | Have had my period for a month now...menstrual pain...it doesn't seem to end any time soon... | Would never recommend Kenalog. My doctor says I am the first patient to have had this kind of problem after using kenalog...I really connected the kenalog with my long-term period after vising the gyn...really disappointed with my ENT... | M | 17 | 1 days 1X day | 12/5/2011 | 1 | knee pain, disc injury, nerve pain | Increased knee pain, felt like I had the flu the first week after, messed up periods, nipple discharge, strange rash, nausea, muscle cramping in legs, scared out of my mind with thoughts of something more serious going on - never even considered the shot until deep into side-effects. | Car accident 5/08. Unbearable pain in knee – first shot two years ago gave great pain relief for about three months. Spinal blocks and steroid flushing twice (not sure if two or three areas) with some relief for damaged disks. Another knee injection two months ago. For a week I felt like I had the flu. Some scary heart issues but figured I was being paranoid. Pain in knee was MUCH worse. Early and heavy period followed by another heavy period a week after – both extended. Headaches, strange rash, hard strange pimples on my thighs, breast discharge, nasty leg cramps. Had vaginal ultrasound (fun), blood tests, exams, etc. thinking the big C (endometrial or ovarian). All negative. Friend mentioned possible medication complication but I wasn’t taking anything. Light came on and thought of the shot I just had. Did some research and found my symptoms likely from shot. Mentioned to doctor’s – they seemed surprised at the side-effects. Gave them this site as reference. Rash is clearing up, feel better physically, still a bit of nausea now and then. Had knee surgery with great relief – will never ever have another cort. Shot again. My periods are still screwed up and frankly, the scare wasn’t worth the potential relief. Now I wonder how long my periods will be messed up and if I have more to look forward to. For those who claim no adverse reaction – consider, like me, it may just be a matter of time. You can’t u | F | 45 | 4 times not sure 4X O | 11/21/2011 | 5 | Allergies | None | The shot lasts about 2-3 months and completely clears up my allergies. I can sleep without waking up and need no OTC drugs because it has given me my life back. No obvious side-effects. I have taken 3 shots a year for the past 3 years. | M | 51 | 3 years 30 mg 1X AN | 11/12/2011 | 4 | infection | After the shot was done,pretty much right after i left I felt really depressed and started crying with no actual reason. I blamed the pain (it was so painful,because the infection in my knee is so bad). So couple of hours i was just crying,with no actual reason . Other than that , I felt hungry and thirsty more than usual. But the scariest was the fact that I just had my period before the shot and i got my period again a week after. That's when i started to look what shot it was. Now I actually feel pretty good. No depression or anything. | I really didn't know at the time,what shot they made. They told that it's nessesery and ofcorse I agreed. So at the time I didn't even know the name. Just cheked the name after 2 weeks. For those,who doesn't have side effects,good for you,but don't be mean to them,who have them. It can freak you out. But it helped with the infection,so I'm glad that I did it. I wish only that I would've known about the possible side effects. | F | 21 | 1 days 1X AN | 11/10/2011 | 5 | Allergies | None | Over the past 3-4 years, my allergist has given me injections about 2-1/2 to 3 months apart and it completely cures my allergies with no side effects. I went off Kenalog for about a year and lived with oral meds, which still left me with a partly stuffy nose, diminished taste buds, poor sense of smell plus diet restrictions until I finally elected to have another shot --about 2 days later I was completely cured again. I worry about long term use of a steriod, but my short term use has been terrific with zero side effects. There's a website packageinserts.bms.com/pi/pi_kenalog-40.pdf meant for health care professionals which describes side effects of Kenalog and of corticosteroids in general. Worth reading --some things worry me long term. I'll probably continue to use this sparingly. | M | 62 | 3 years 1X AN | 10/27/2011 | 5 | Cervical Sponylosis with Myelopathy | Immediately after treatment - high energy, insomnia, insatiable appetite (30 lb weight gain). One month post treatment - severe depression, anxiety, nausea | IThis medication helped my pain immensely although I have reinjured my neck from physio and pretty much bedridden again. Now I am experiencing terrible side effects. Called the pain management doctor and he denied it is the drug. I had 3 shots two weeks apart with the last shot on July 22. I had fantastic energy but could not sleep and gained 30 lbs in six week. Now one month laterI am now severely depressed. My mentsrual cycle is completely messed up. I have terrible nausea. When I suggested this was caused by the medication the pain doctor said I had the flu and it was not from the Kenalog. I am going to see my G.P. on Tuesday and request blood work to see if I have adrenal insufficiency because the nausea is overwhelming. I've never felt so terrible in my life. But I do have to admit that until I reinjured my neck it was the best thing for me in terms of pain management. I don't know if I will take it again if offered because I absolutely feel horrible right now. The pain doc never told me about the side effects and my G.P. who referred me said that is why she doesn't like this clinic but referred me because they have a short waiting list and I was in a pain crisis. | F | 47 | 1X day | 9/1/2011 | 1 | sciatic nerve/piriformis syndrome | SEVERE 'Moon Face", easily bruised, extended heavy menstruation, heightened emotional sensitivity. | I wrote an initial review on 8/20/11 the day after I got the shot, and even then I expressed my worry about developing the symptoms that many here have mentioned. My fears have manifested. 2 days ago I woke up looking like the Pillsbury dough girl. What stinks is that I already battle puffy eyes (and carb face after sometimes indulging in a late night snack) so this added problem is devastating. I tried my usual remedies for puffiness (ice pack for 5 mins, caffeine face cream) and nothing works. This is awful for someone who has a history of eating disorders-I'm worried that this will trigger another episode after 1 year of eating like a normal healthy person. I also noticed my period was severe, I'm bruising easily, and just all around feel like I'm easy to anger. My doc did not disclose these side effects to me, and I even asked what I was in for! If anyone wants to chat about your symptoms, please write. I know how you feel. Let's support each other... | F | 34 | 10 days 40mg 1X O | 8/29/2011 | 5 | for asthma and allergies | kenalog injection - a little flushing feeling of the face on second day, maybe a little edgier than usual. | I have very excellent results with a Kenalog injection about every 6 months for asthma. In reading all these reviews I think some people would say they had side effects from water aside from frequent urination. Like stress, face broke out, headache, gained weight, lost weight, seizures, temporary blindeness, etc. It kind of sounds like the same symptoms for every medication | F | 73 | 2 years 40mg 1X AN | 8/28/2011 | 3 | Hip bursitis, osteoarthritis | IMy doctor gave me an injection of Kenalog in my left hip/buttocks area on Aug. 3. She did not tell me anything about the drug, but did state that it was a steroid. After a couple of days my heart was racing, had breathlessness, got a severe headache that was different than any I've ever experienced, leg muscle pain and swelling in the back of my upper leg -of the same side the injection was given, terrible sweating spells, severe chest pain with sharp stabbing pains in upper back and slightly in both jaws while feeling very weak and sick. My legs felt wobbly or like they were unsteady. I also became very sick with a really bad cough that produced thick green and yellow sputum along with loud wheezing when I would lie down. My nose wasn't plugged or anything, it was mainly in my lungs. This was a very frightening experience for me and I will never get this shot again. It did help with the pain in my buttocks, hips, hands, lower back and feet though, but it only lasted from the 3rd to a | I feel this drug is dangerous due to the experience I had on it. | F | 50 | 1 times ? 1X day | 8/28/2011 | 3 | Hip bursitis, osteoarthritis | IMy doctor gave me an injection of Kenalog in my left hip/buttocks area on Aug. 3. She did not tell me anything about the drug, but did state that it was a steroid. After a couple of days my heart was racing, had breathlessness, got a severe headache that was different than any I've ever experienced, leg muscle pain and swelling in the back of my upper leg -of the same side the injection was given, terrible sweating spells, severe chest pain with sharp stabbing pains in upper back and slightly in both jaws while feeling very weak and sick. My legs felt wobbly or like they were unsteady. I also became very sick with a really bad cough that produced thick green and yellow sputum along with loud wheezing when I would lie down. My nose wasn't plugged or anything, it was mainly in my lungs. This was a very frightening experience for me and I will never get this shot again. It did help with the pain in my buttocks, hips, hands, lower back and feet though, but it only lasted from the 3rd to a | I feel this drug is dangerous due to the experience I had on it. | F | 50 | 1 times ? 1X day | 8/28/2011 | 2 | piriformis syndrome/sciatica | Burning upon initial injection, swelling of entire right leg and foot, bright red skin color of right foot. Insomnia the night of injection, as well as slight nasuea. Anxiety for 4 hours after injection. | Oh, how I wish I had read all of these reviews first before getting this injection. I am so afraid of having all of these major side effects (more specifically the ones that women have been describing). I can't really say for sure if the medication will help my pain, given that it's only the second day. Please don't knock me for writing a review so soon, but I feel that my initial side effects may help someone who is even considering this injection-insomnia and anxiety alone, hours afterward, were bad enough. Thankfully, I have a hormone spcecialist doctor who may be able to help me if I do run into any of the symptoms that seem to strike women. It seems as if our systems are more sensitive to this drug. I agree with some of the others who said that doctors seem to be inept at informing the patient beforehand about these symptoms. I was only told that I may have "some flushing". Now, from what I've been reading here, it sounds like I could be in for a long road of misery. I'm scheduled for 2 more of these shots within the next 8 weeks, but have decided to cancel these and talk about alternative treatments for my pain. | F | 34 | 2 days 40 1X O | 8/20/2011 | 2 | severe knee arthritis | severe redness and flushing face and upper body, persistent low grade fevers and extreme unusual fatigue even with long sleep and rest resulting in frustration and loss of work time | Agree with other reviewers, PLEASE ask your practitioner WHAT type of corticosteroid you will be given before you consent to the injection. A general written consent (everyone signs in the waiting room) does not preempt physician responsibility to appropriately disclose reported adverse side effects especially if they know you have not taken the drug previously. Don't assume a second or third opinion physician/specialist will perform all the due diligence you would demand for yourself. Should you have a bad reaction, see your primary care physician as immediately as possible and request full physical evaluation and recommendations to deal with side effects. CAVEAT EMPTOR, don't risk your long term health for the sake of the drug companies and their shareholders. This is apparently a heavy drug where many people are experiencing very adverse and possibily long term side effects. LOOK FOR ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY DO THE JOB THAT YOU NEED WITHOUT POISONING YOU! | F | 60 | unknown 1X day | 8/20/2011 |