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Posted at 12:20 PM on Aug 26, 2008 by slvdw, #33858
Like so many of you, I Googled "tissue atrophy" and have had the very same experience that you have had with Kenalog. I received a shot in late February of 08, shortly after I noticed severe bruising, which eventually turned into the atrophy I now have. I have taken pictures of it for the past several months...and now, 6 months later it is much worse...deeper and darker in color. Is anyone else having discoloration? Mine is a dark purple-red. I AM PURSUING a lawsuit against the nurse that injected me because I was absolutely not warned of the side-effects...and now have had to suffer with this hole in my side. It bothers me...and no one would understand unless this had happened to them I suppose. In addition, I received a second opinion and was told the atrophy was permanent...can anyone else confirm this? I've also noticed other severe menstrual and emotional side-effects...this stuff can stay in your system for a long time.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 26, 2008 by mloren1357, #11647

This article suggests a simple therapy that may help with the skin atrophy:

1: Dermatol Surg. 2005 Oct;31(10):1340-3.Click here to read Links
Treatment of local, persistent cutaneous atrophy following corticosteroid injection with normal saline infiltration.
Shumaker PR, Rao J, Goldman MP.

Dermatology Department, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA.

BACKGROUND: Injections of corticosteroids are commonly used for a variety a dermatologic conditions but may cause local, persistent cutaneous atrophy, with few therapeutic options. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of bacteriostatic normal saline infiltration on the improvement of corticosteroid-induced cutaneous atrophy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four patients with corticosteroid-induced atrophy of the skin, two caused by acneiform cysts and one from intramuscular steroid injection, were treated with weekly injections of normal saline directly into the atrophic site. The patients were seen on weekly follow-up visits, and improvement was documented. RESULTS: All four patients demonstrated complete resolution of skin atrophy and restoration of surface contour within 4 to 8 weeks of initial presentation. Injected volumes of normal saline ranged from 5 to 20 cm(3) per treatment session and three to six weekly treatments. The patients were completely satisfied with these results. CONCLUSION: Normal saline infiltration offers a safe, tolerable, relatively rapid, and effective treatment for local, persistent corticosteroid-induced atrophy.

PMID: 16188192

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 18, 2008 by jwoodhooker, #12512

I have the same problem. I was not warned either. They just made me wait 5 mins after getting the shot to see if I was allergic to it. Mine is kind of painful. Not bad just like a bruise. It has gotten worse and is still white. I am very upset to see that this is a common problem. Why weren't we warned?

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 19, 2008 by iamlivtyler2, #12558

I had a similar experience appox 12 years ago with kenalog. The atrophy did not resolve itself on its own. After 3 years I had 2 reconstructive surgeries, that were mildly successful. I also pursued a lawsuit, but ended up settling out of court because my lawyers knew they could not prove malpractice to 100% without a doubt.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 28, 2008 by ta2dstars, #12843

I think I am having this same problem! How long after your injections did you notice the denting? It's been 2 1/2 months for me and the dent and reddish/scar like coloration has appeared.

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Reply 6 months ago on May 02, 2009 by beck_kee, #19447

I have this problem. I would like to correspond.

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Reply 5 months ago on May 15, 2009 by jmfontaine, #19850

I have a dent in my right buttock from a Kenalog 40 injection. It has been 13 months and it still seems to be getting larger. I spoke with an attorney in my area but he said he couldn't help me. Please, it anyone has any advise please help.

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Reply 2 months ago on Sep 09, 2009 by agiemae66, #22840

i have recieved kenalog injections for about 2 yrs for fibromyalgia it helps tremenously,but now every time i bump my arms or legs i get a red bruise mark that does not go away, my legs look like i was in a fight it looks terrible will that go away after i quit kenalog injections?

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Reply about 1 month ago on Sep 15, 2009 by charhinton, #23006

I too had kenalog injected in both sides of my buttocks and now have not only atrophy in those spots but terrible bruises that are not going away. I am wondering if the bruising will evenually fade. The atrophied areas can be filled in with a fat transfer to the area which I am having to do. what a nightmare.

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