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I received the Kenalog shot in my right shoulder for joint pain t...

Posted at 1: 3 PM on Sep 19, 2007 by ljones3, #23719
I received the Kenalog shot in my right shoulder for joint pain that other meds could not resolve on September 13, 2007 (tomorrow will be one week ago) After the first 48 hours of injection I did experience the "typical" steriod type side effects being facial flushing, hot flashes, minor anxiety and slight insomnia on the first couple of nights after the injection. I have just recently noticed a hot/burning sensation on the outside of my right ankle, almost like I applied icy hot to that area. Never before have I experienced this, although it is not painful, it is a weird feeling. As I was first reading all of the other postings I immediately became overwhelmed with anxiety because I too asked my doctor the side effects and as all of the others have stated he said "One percent of patients get an infection in the injection site". That's it, he never said one single side effect. My question to all is that I haven't read anyones posting that states an onset time of the side effects they are experiencing. Am I to still expect more side effects? Has the Kenalog not be in my body long enough for the side effect to become apparent? Please advise! Thanks in advance for sharing such personal information with me. BTW- my shoulder pain has resolved for the time being but because of the now known REAL side effects of Kenalog- If I was to have to take this shot again to keep the pain from coming back- I choose the pain. My heart goes out to everyone who has had even the slightest negative side effect from this drug! LJONES/VA
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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 23, 2007 by myssi08, #2002

Hi, I received a shot of kenalog in my left shoulder and the pain resolved for about one month and then returned with a vengeance. I did not start noticing physical changes for about 2 months then the indent and discoloration appeared. It has now been 6 months since my shot and the discoloration is still there with some pain however the indent has filled in slightly. I recommend that even if you do not suffer from these types of side effects that you DON'T get another shot. Best Wishes

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