Kenalog and recieved

I just read the entire list of side effects on the Bristol Myers Squibb site, and now i realize that Kenalog is to blame for some of my other problems.
I've been suffering from insomnia since the shot i recieved 2 weeks ago, also acne, increased appetite, along with the menstual irregularities. I havn't noticed the indentation on the injection site yet, but that's not to say i wont have that problem as well.

I had my first Kenalog shot on August 31st for seasonal allergies. The doctor didn't explain any side effects they just gave me the shot and sent me on my way...since then i started spotting 2 weeks before my period was due. My husband and i have been trying to concieve for awhile with no luck and at first i was thinking it was implantaion bleeding or an early miscarriage...but after reading this site i think it's safe to say that the Kenalog is to blame for my problems as well...allthough it did clear up my allergies five days after the shot...i will NEVER get this shot again! The least they could have done was warn us about the side effects. Other then this "spotting" i havn't experience any other side effects but it has only been a little over 2 weeks since i recieved the shot.

I recieved this shot on July 2, 2007 for a frozen right shoulder and on July 9th a period began that lasted a total of 4 weeks, if was the most unusual period I have ever experienced. It would be heavy for 4 days taper off and then begin heavy again, it was like I was having several periods within a 4 week period. I ended up in the Dr's office because it was such a scary experience, I have never had a period for more than 5 days. I had several tests and ended up in the emergency room 2 days before the period ended because I was passing huge clots. I now have to make a decision on whether to have a D&C. I worry each day that I will begin bleeding again and not stop. I also experienced an extreme depressed feeling the next day after the shot and was unable to sleep soundly for about 2 weeks, I have also had headaches charley horse pains in my right calf, and pain in my left jaw. I am also having at least two to three heart palpitations each day. Of course today I cannot prove that the shot has caused all of these symptome and my OBGYN seems to know nothing about the effects of steroid shots, I have not spoken to my ortho dr. about this but they never mentioned any side effects with this drug, I was only asked whether I had diabetes or not before the shot was given. I would strongly recommend that if anyone is contemplating on having this shot to please do your research. After reading all of the comments here and hearing that alot of the symptoms that everyone has had mimic mine, I am convinced that the shot has probably created these adverse efffects which has lead to alot of worry and expensive tests to rule out cancer and other diseases that could have been prevented had I not taken this drug. Whether or not this drug created these effects will lead me without hesitation to never take this drug again and pray that the side effects that I am having are only temporary.

I received a Kenalog injection in December '06 to provide relief from an allergic reaction. My doctor did NOT inform me of any possible side effects other than drowsiness. Two months later a small dipple formed where the shot was given. I had no idea what it was and just assumed it was a part of getting older (I'm 30). When it began to get deeper, I became extremely worried. It has now been 6 months and the dimple has turned into a very large indentation. I still did not put two and two together and did not think it could have been caused by the steroid injuection. I visited my doctor, the same one who administered the shot in December, to find out what this could possibly be. He said he had no idea!! And even suggested it could be cancer!!!! I came home upset, obviously, thinking I was very sick, possibly even dying!! My sister did some research and found this site, and I am so relieved. But now I am angry at my doctor for not warning me of this possible side effect at the time of the shot AND then diagnosing it as a possible cancer!!! So now I am left with this deformity on my butt and a profound feeling of helplessness. Someone please tell me actions you have taken that have worked, both legally and physically. Will this go away?!?

I am 19 year old and I recieved a series of three epidurals of kenalog for a herniated disk. So far it has relieved pretty much all of my pain, but periods are completely unpredictable. Before I started the series, my periods were regular. I had just finished my period the day of my first injection, one week later I started my period again. Needless to say, I was a little shocked ...not to mention that it went on for nearly three weeks. I have been off of it for about two weeks now, but I am five days late (and not pregnant). I never know when to expect it now. I am a little upset that my doctor never mentioned this side effect to me!

My 17 year old college bound 5'11 volleyball playing daughter recieved an intravertebral injection of kenalog 40, 3 1/2 weeks ago. That night she began intense headaches . Within 1 week her menstral cycle was off, spotting. Vomitting started 1 week following also. She now suffrs with intense migrane headaches(light sensitive), followed by vomitting on a daily basis. Her life has been turned upside down.

on nov. 10 2006 I had recieved anintra-articular kenalog with marcaine injection in both knees. I had a minimal allergic reaction to cortisone a few years ago which benadryl fixed the problem. I reminded my ortho doctor of my allergy he said kenalog is in the same family but should be ok. Stupid me took the shots beliving him and physicans assist. that it would be ok. that night i couldnt sleep and was swetting real bad. and i woke up with a headache. next night same thing until about 5am I turned deep red purple and felt very anxious. I again took benadryl. a little time passed my leg mussels were jumping vision blurred head really hurting and still red and purple skin from the chest up I called my ortho dr. he said well how do your knees feel? I was pissed. i went to the ER. my blood pressure was 184/101 heart was racing i felt like crap. They gave me intraveinous benadryl and pepcid watched me for a few hours then I went home. had bad stomach cramps that night and I still feel like crap. what is the number of the drug company ?? why didn't my doctor tell me the side effects?

I was also unaware of any side effects when I recieved an injection of "steroids" for some scar tissue on my forehead. Within a week the scar and surrounding tissue started to atrophy. The plastic surgeon (who is a true idiot, though surprisingly board certified) suggested Radiesse injections, which she overinjected and charged ME for. She did not admit that it was the Kenalog that cause the atrophy in the first place. Almost a year later, the Radiesse has worn off and now I'm left with a dent in my forehead, it's just skin and bone. I don't know what to do anymore. Some doctors are butchers, and we have to live with the results. And because it was considered a cosmetic procedure, I have no recourse.

I receive Kenalog every year for my severe allergies. I have recieved the shot 5 years in a row and I cannot live without it. Allergy medications do not work for me. This shot is the only thing to cure my allergies. I have had no side effects from the shot (I get them in my tricep).

I recieved an injection of kenelog in my elbow on tuesday and by thursday i started losing huge clumps of hair. has anybody else experienced hair loss?

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.

My 3 year old daughter recieved a kenalog shot and now has a dnet in her leg the size of a walnut

i recieved a kenalog shot in my left buttox about 14 months ago. About three months after recieving the shot I noticed a deep divit in my left butt cheek where the kenalog was administered. It took me months to put it all together and figure out where the dent came from, but i am now in a lawsuit against my doctor. is anyone else filing similar suits? if so, is it worth it? i will keep you posted on how my suit goes.

This dent wouldnt be that big of a deal since it is on my butt, but i am an 18 year-old girl with a nice body- except for the disturbing dent in my butt cheek. What if i was planning on being a strippper or thong model, all because of this dent my career would be ruined!!!

I recieved a kenalog shot in November 2004. I had no idea why this deep divit appeared a few months later, and recently a plastic surgon told me it was from a kenalog shot. I am 17 years old and have a cute body and an odd indentation in my left butt cheek that is noticeable in most clothes. I have an attorney working on the case for me but i was wondering if anyone was able to fix their divit like mine, or if any other court cases have been fought. I think it is rediculous that people are given this shot every day and not even warned of these side effects. It is very uncomfortable to sit and not nice to look at my butt. PLEASE someone help me find answers!!! THANKS!

I recently recieved local injections into the psoriasis lesions on my hands. The MD used about 3cc. Within 6 days I began to experience insomnia. Being a menapausal women, I have had my share of 3:30 AM sleeplessness and night sweats. This however is different. I cannot fall asleep. My MD prescribed a sleeping pill to use short term. I am wondering if anyone has experienced this?

I recieved a kenelog shot from my local urgent care office for an chest cold. Four days after the shot i was rushed to the hospital for severe adominal pain..throwing up..severe weakness...only to be released with gastointestianl distress. I then started having nights sweats, mood swings, sore throats, infected hair follicles, skin lessions. Then i noticed the indentation and skin discloration where i had recieved the shot. I started putting all the information together and after reading all the stories on this web site have concluded that KENOLOG IS VERY DANGEROUS!! I was givng NO prior warning for this shot and given it by a front staff nurse. I'm si upset about this...if anyone can help please contact me!

I recieved a injection of Kenalog about two months ago, aroung the injection area I've expierenced discoloration and some pitting, that is still noticable today. I also lost about 10lbs. the week after i recieved the injection and expierenced a longer period and heavy spotting. Despite the unwanted side effects Kenalog cleared up my allergy problem fairly well.