I am also a victim of having the Kenalog injection administered o...

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Posted at 10: 9 PM on May 17, 2008 by slmgator, #30562

I am also a victim of having the Kenalog injection administered over 8 months ago to alleviate poison ivy itching symptoms. Prior to having the injection, I was not informed of any side effects. Not only did the injection not alleviate the symptoms, but has resulted in a discolored and uncomfortable indentation in my left buttock area and psychological anguish because of disfigurement of my body. It is 8 months later and the indent appears to continue to deepen and lengthen. The dermatologist who administered the injection stated that there was nothing I could do to reverse such effects. I reported my case to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Med Watch. I urge others to report their adverse event to the FDA--just click on this link and complete the form: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/. The FDA is responsible for assuring safety of medications. Therefore, it is imperative that the FDA recognize the adverse effects to provide any credibility to a class action suit. Please consider forwarding your case to the FDA to force them into action and begin addressing these atrocities. Such documented cases and recognition by the FDA will provide leverage for attorneys in pursuit of a class action suit.

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Reply about 1 year ago on May 21, 2008 by esample3, #8491

Hi, I too had the shot for poison ivy. I recieved the shot Kenalog in August 2007. I have a large discolored indention on my right butt check!! It started out the size of my thumb nail, and has grown to the size of my fist. My periods have been terrible ever since. My hip and lower back hurt now and im only 25 yrs. old. Not to mention how emotional I have been. I am so upset about the way it looks, and it really depresses me to see it every day! I am so tired and emotional all the time now. I have always been very entergetic and happy person, this has effected my life tremendously. I am not against starting a class action law suit. I am outraged that doctors are useing this shot. Please let me know who and how to contact the right people to complain about this drug.

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Reply about 1 year ago on May 21, 2008 by esample3, #8492

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Reply about 1 year ago on May 27, 2008 by gamcutr, #8635

Hi, I received a Kenalog injection combined with Celestone in March of 2008 for a rash on my legs. Friday night, May 23rd I noticed an indentation about 4-5 inches long and about 3 inches wide. I have an appointment with my Family Doctor today. I called the the Dermatologist office that administered this injections to me and they did tell me this could happen, however she was surprised with the size of it. She also did say that it would fill back in.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jul 04, 2008 by bilu, #9776

I would like to know when will the indent stop to deepen? .... how long stays in our system? How can we get an answer?

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