Kenalog and arthritis

I can't attribute this directly to my cortisone shot - however, I've noticed that the past few months I have been losing my hair. I can pull it out virtually by the handfuls anymore! I am only 24 - this doesn't seem normal and the only change I could point to is the shot. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD HAIR LOSS THEY CAN TIE TO A CORTISONE SHOT?

I also noticed a change in my period. Nothing as extreme as I'm reading here - but I'm so glad to have read this - puts my mind more at ease to know have a cause for that.

I have tried other remedies - but the cortisone shot has been the only thing to actually work. Any other ideas?

I received the Kenalog shot in January. I started feeling tired and muscle aches, which I thought was just a virus. Then a dent appeared on my arm 2 weeks ago, and my muscles surrounding the maroon color dent began to tighten. I now have tendinitis in my shoulder and arm and I have lost all strength. My doctor said it could be from the shot, but stopped seeing me. i am going for an MRI on Monday because of the damage and pain that is non stop, and they are trying to figure out what is wrong. I have had several blood test because they swore I must have Lupus, or Rheumatory arthritis which came back negative.
I am very frustrated. I am a server by trait, I am a mother of 5, and it seems like my life is changed. I can't work, no one can give me answers, and I would like to know if these symptoms will go away or if I am stuck with this arm atrophy forever.

i have rheumatoid arthritis but came off meds to try for a baby. i was given a shot (80mg) of Kenalog to keep me going. i feel the nurse was negligent because she never told me any side effects apart from flushing and palpitations. unfortunately i have had really irregular cycles, excessive bleeding and have stopped ovulating. not great when we want to try for a baby! i have also lost 10 pounds in weight in a month. i just had an appointment with my acupuncturist who has also made me realize something else: i had some shots directly in to several joints over a period of a few years. my left wrist has now collapsed and i need a replacement. coincidence? i am def taking this further, please anybody in the U.K make your concerns known to the yellow card system which is the gov regulating board for medicines.

I have been getting Kenalog shots for over 5 years for rheumatoid arthritis and have never had 1 side effect. Mostly I had gotten them in the butt but once I got them in both knees because of the inflammation, I couldn't walk. If the doctor gives them to you in the butt and he knows what he is doing you won't have any problems.

I went to see an orthopedic doctor yesterday for pain in my wrist and elbow. Arthritis and carpal tunnel runs in my family. After a few minutes he decides I have carpal tunnel and tennis elbow. He tells me what he will do is give me a brace to wear to bed and at work if needed along with an injection to ease my mild pain. I ask him how long this should last and his response was "hopefully forever". I was unaware there was a miracle shot out there? I am having pain in the injection area, off and on headaches and terrible stomach cramping. I called them back and was told none of these is a side effect and to call my MD.
If anyone has gotten one injection for the same reasons please email your experience to me ga_christie_04@yahoo.com.
I just cant believe a doctor would give an injection without disclosing what the injection was or the side effects.

Firstly I am Male, aged 48. Suffer from really bad Hay Fever for years now and the same Doctor has administered Kenalog to me for about 6 years, once a year but twice this year. I am suffering dreadful pains in my ankles and lower back and a different doctor today has suggested it is the onset of Arthritis. After quizzing me more I mentioned having taken Kenalog for several years ( I thought it had no relationship whatsoever my current ailment) she has lectured me NOT to use it again. She suggests that it could be a contributing factor to my "Arthritis"( hope I'm spelling that right) Anyway, now I know! But, trouble is, what to do next summer..I really will suffer without it.

I have PRP ( Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris) and my head, face, shoulders, and back have been a mess with sores and scabs that would not heal. I have been using Triamcinolone cream for more than a year with no visible effects. I went to a Rhumatologist for arthritis and she gave me a shot of Kenalog to reduce the pain and swelling. It helped that and also cleared up about 50% of my scaly and scab covered face and head. I will ask for another shot upon my next visit.
I can go out in public now without wearing makeup.
John

I am a 35 year old male and have had Kenalog shots for allergies for the past 11 years (usually only 1 per year). Within the past 3-4 years I have developed major pain in my right hip (generally where the injection is given). Several "other" doctors (sports medician) are saying the Kenalog shot could be causing degeneration of the Femerial head. After numerous MRI's / X-rays they are saying it is arthritis, I feel it is the Kenalog shot. The problem is that I can not deal with my sever allergies and have tried everything and Kenalog is the only thing that seems to stop the allergies for 6-12 months with one injection. Anyone else having this type of problem? Any suggestions would be helpful.

First off, I am a 50 year old male. I had a kenalog shot a few months back for severe pain in my right pelvic region due to "several degenerative discs and arthritis in my hips". The shot did little to relieve the pain. I found this sight, just from curiosity, after getting the shot; and it scared the hell out of me when I read off all the problems people are having with Kenalog. As for myself, I have had No Side Effects. I certainly will NEVER allow myself to receive another Kenalog shot, however. I just hope there is something else out there for the pain as it has now spread to both sides of my body; and I can't keep taking Percocet.... Hang in there people. I really feel for you :o)

I just had a Kenalog shot in my right butt cheek. Im only 21 years old and I had to walk hunched over like an elderly person with arthritis because my lower back hurt so bad. On top of that I developed a yeast infection and on top of that I am having such bad menstrual cramps, and im not supposed to start my period for about 2 weeks. I will never have another kenalog shot again. I asked the doctor what the side effects were and he said there were none. I had the shot for my sinuses, and of course they are cleared up. Thats about the only good thing its done.

Last year I had a Kenalog shot in my left hand due to arthritis. The next day I couldn't get out of bed that whole day due to feeling extremely tired and like I had the flu.
I needed another shot, this time in my right hand, this year and decided I would try it again. I did not get those side effects this time but did seem to urinate a LOT through the night and actually lost 5 lbs overnight! I don't know if that is a side effect of taking the inflammation down or what (?) Has anyone had that effect?******

I to recieved a kenalog shot one time only for poison ivy. Acouple of months later noticed the hole in my hip followed by pain in my hip. The hole in my hip filled in about a year later . Although the pain was getting worse. I had x-rays and the doctor showed me the ball joint of my hip was also partially deteriorated and now I have the beginings of arthritis. I take naproxen for inflamation every day now and my hip will only get worse as time goes by. This is not the way I planed my future, as I have for many years taken good care of myself. Eating right and running 2-3 miles a day 3 or more times a week. Trying to keep a good quality of life as I get into old age. With arthritis my future is certainly not as I planned. I wish I had not taken this shot, if I had been informed of the side affects Icertainly would"nt have. I contacted many lawers non would take my case. Iam 42 now and my doctor said I will probably need a hip replace in my future. Its only been 2 years since my shot. I would advise anyone who got the hole in there hip to have x-rays to see if your shot not only melted your flesh but your bone tissue as well. My doctor zoomed in on my x-rays with his computer you could easily see the damage.

I've had severe-debilitating allergies for thirty-four years. About 15 years ago I started taking kenelog shots 2-3 times per year. (Once I had the discolored indentation in my hip as described by the postings here. It took a long time (year+) but it did finally go away. )

My concern now is that I've been diagnosed with degenerative spine disease, it's similar to arthritis-- basically my vertebrae are deteriorating. When I received my CAT scan at a military hospital they asked me if I had been jumping out of planes... I have no family history for this problem, nor have I ever been in any kind of accident that could lead to this. A long time ago I remember someone telling me that she had to have a hip replacement at an early age and she thought it was linked to kenelog use. Any other long time users have bone deterioration problems?

I have had Kenalog shots for about two years now. I started having the shots for plantar facitis(foot pain). I realized the shot also cleared all my hayfever and sinuitis. Then I realized the 80 mg. shot was also stopping all the pain over my entire body. I have arthritis and severe back and neck pain. My orthopedic Dr. says my back is shot! I have been in so much pain that I could not stand it anymore. Most of the shots have been in my hip or buttock. The only side effects I have had is a rise in my blood pressure and increase in appetite. But I have never had any pitting or discoloration. I have had a shot every 6 to 9 weeks over the past two years. Needless to say, I know these shots aren't healthy to my bones, but I couldn't function without the shot. I'm sure everyone has different reactions and some have to be more severe than others. Believe me I have read these side effects and I have looked for the spots, pits, and discoloration. I have none to this date. Nor have I had any bleeding.