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I got a shot in early January for a severe tonsillitis infection....

Posted at 3:39 PM on May 15, 2008 by starryzen, #30512
I got a shot in early January for a severe tonsillitis infection. I was so sick at the time, that I consented to the shot because I thought it would relieve the swelling. The doctor never mentioned any side effects. Unfortunately, the shot did not help at all. Even worse, I noticed a few months after I received the shot, that I had developed a dark indentation at the site of the shot, on my butt cheek. Since then, I have noticed that the dent has gotten bigger and uglier. I'm very upset about it. I went to a dermatologist/cosmetic surgeon, and she advised that I do nothing. She said it would fill in with time - 6 months to a year. We will see.....it doesn't seem to be getting any better. The worst and most distressing side effect, is this month I had two periods, two weeks apart. I've never been on birth control, and my periods have always been very regular. I had been reading about this side effect a few months ago, and was relieved that at least my periods had not been affected.....well, I was wrong. 4 months after the shot, I've been affected. I had noticed in the past several months, that my periods had gotten shorter, lasting only 2-3 days as opposed to 3-5. They have also gotten lighter, except this most recent irregular period which was a bit heavier. Along with the dent and irregular periods, I've been experiencing back aches, extreme fatigue and some nauseau - all symptoms which I've never experienced before. I'm a runner and in pretty decent shape and good health. Now I feel like my body has deteriorated due to one small but devastating shot! I'm very upset and distressed about these side effects. I'm afraid of what other side effects I might not know about yet. I contacted a lawyer that I found on this website, who is helping a client with these symptoms. I want to join a class action suit. This is unacceptable!
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Reply 3 months ago on May 16, 2008 by blondie200372, #8358
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Reply about 1 month ago on Jul 24, 2008 by shemcreek, #10409

I too had an injection of Kenalog a few months ago. The result has been this annoying indentation and swelling off and on since.The last time I went to the doctors, they blew me off after I asked what could have caused this.They told me, uttering their words, it had been the Kenalog and sometimes this happens.I was not aware of the outcome, any side effects, etc...Let me know how to join suit.

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