Kenalog Side Effects

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  1. link Rose23
    Kenalog rash on back, white blood count, burning sensation, back face, generic brands
    on July 19, 2010, I had a kenalog40 injection in my hip. The side effects began to occur within five hours and have lasted now three weeks and still on going. Symptoms: my stomach began to expand twice the size, every organ felt like I was on fire. F - 86% more...
    Rose23- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Kenalog
  2. link Cakin
    Kenalog heart problems, protopic, silver dollar, adderall, atrophy
    I had a Kenalogg shot last year, in July of 2009, for severe eczema. I was fed up with the cracked, bleeding, infected skin and wanted them to do something more serious than light treatment. I said I didn't care what it was I just wanted the eczema g - 89% more...
    Cakin- over a year ago - 4 Replies - in Kenalog
  3. link Tomackley
    If you look at how corticosteroids work, it's not a big surprise that you have a small hole where the injection was given. It interferes with cell reproduction, among other things. As for hormonal, acne, mood, menstrual side effects, I'd bet that eve - 61% more...
    Tomackley- over a year ago
  4. link Susans
    To bamajfs, if kenalog does not cause hormonal, acne, mood, menstrual cycle problems etc why are hundreds of people reporting back that it does so ? Seems to me that you are rather unaware of this.
    Susans- over a year ago
  5. link Pcmorga
    Kenalog butt cheek, class action suit, better with time, dents, three months
    I to have a huge dent in my right butt cheek. I would be interested in a class action suit. This is ridiculous! It has been about three months since I received the shot. Has anyone noticed their dents getting better with time?
    Pcmorga- over a year ago - 150 Replies - in Kenalog
  6. link Unknowingrph
    I just happened to google "dent in my butt" thinking nothing would come up, and was shocked to find this website and realize that I, too had a Kenalog shot about 4 months ago. My symptoms are exactly what everyone else describes--a dent, or - 31% more...
    Unknowingrph- over a year ago
  7. link Leisa13
    I have been getting depromedral shots every 8 weeks for the past several years for relief from my RA. I noticed a dent in 1 side above my butt which grew to be as long as my hand. Then I noticed the same thing happening on the other side. I never dre - 79% more...
    Leisa13- over a year ago
  8. link Diphip123
    Kenalog lupus, action suit, grapefruit, spine, butt
    Had a Kenalog shot, due to many issues, lupus, scleroderma, DDD, The shot was in right hip, I have this sunken in area on side of butt/hip bigger then a grapefruit. Need help with action suit. I never would have done this if I have known it would dis - 38% more...
    Diphip123- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Kenalog
  9. link Llcush
    Kenalog drs office, sinus infection, mood changes, dimple, 9 months
    ****KENALOG CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT**** Need a list of people that want to join Kenalog class action lawsuit A.S.A.P Please email me with name,state and all side effects. Include if you were treated for the side effects from a Doctor and/or hospitalized - 4% more...
    Llcush- over a year ago - 168 Replies - in Kenalog
  10. link Abmont
    I'm not sure if the shot I got in February 2010 was Kenalog or not, but I have a very large indentation on my right arm and seems to be getting larger and larger. I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic and was given this shot to help with the hi - 27% more...
    Abmont- over a year ago
  11. link Badoctober
    YES.. PLEASE CONTACT ME.. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE KENALOG EFFECTS SINCE OCTOBER 2007. IT IS NOW 2010.. AND I NEED HELP.. I AM NOT THE SAME PERSON I WAS THE DAY I WALKED INTO THE DOC'S OFFICE TO GET THIS SHOT..I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE GETTING - 17% more...
    Badoctober- over a year ago
  12. link Badoctober
    YES I AM MORE THAN WILLING TO GO FOR A CLAIM OR LAW SUIT. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS HORRIBLE ORDEAL SINCE OCTOBER 2007. IT IS NOW AUG. 2010. PLEASE HELP.. NORTH CAROLINA..
    Badoctober- over a year ago
  13. link Jmrsapp
    Kenalog kenalog shot, indentation, allergies
    I am glad to find this site. I had a kenalog shot for severe allergies a few months ago, and now I have a big indentation in my hip where I got the shot. I wasn't told about this possible side effect.
    Jmrsapp- over a year ago - in Kenalog
  14. link Jjaystar
    Kenalog kenalog injections, dermotologist, stomach pain, autoimmune disease, panic attack
    Today i had multiple Kenalog injections for my autoimmune disease. Immediately after, I had stomach pain, chest pain, inability to breath, inability to speak, blurred vision, and cramp-like symptoms in my hips causing my legs to feel like they were p - 52% more...
    Jjaystar- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Kenalog
  15. link Badoctober
    YES. SERIOUS ANXIETY ATTACKS.. AFTER AN INJECTION OF KENALOG.. AND I STILL HAVE THEM 2 YEARS LATER. HORRIBLE MEDICINE.. IT HAS RUINED MY LIFE. THE PAIN IS HORRIBLE I DO NOT LOOK LIKE THE SAME PERSON I DID THE DAY I GOT THE SHOT. DOCTORS AND NURSES NE - 33% more...
    Badoctober- over a year ago
  16. link Npw4397
    That "lupussux" is something else! Please IGNORE him or her! And please DO NOT ignore ANY side effects! That is a serious matter, and some side effects have even been fatal. Bless your heart! Please don't ignore this! If they persist, call - 71% more...
    Npw4397- over a year ago
  17. link Npw4397
    That "lupussux" is something else! Please IGNORE him or her! And do not ignore ANY side effects! That is a serious matter, and some side effects have even been fatal. Bless your heart! Please don't ignore ANY side effects! If they persist, - 72% more...
    Npw4397- over a year ago
  18. link Kbn424
    Kenalog depression anxiety, class action lawsuit, extreme fatigue, skilled doctor, aristocort
    ****** I had Kenalog (Aristocort) injection in May of 2009. My daughter noticed the huge indent in my behind and asked me about it. I finally figured out it was from the injection in May. It takes four or five months for the indent and pain to be not - 83% more...
    Kbn424- over a year ago - 14 Replies - in Kenalog
  19. link Ecristofaro
    I also have an indent on my shoulder due to a kenalog shot that I was given for poison ivy. When I went back to the docter he said it has nothing to due with the shot he gave me.I went to another Dr who was a friend of the family and he told me exact - 39% more...
    Ecristofaro- over a year ago
  20. link Sher_bear
    Kenalog indent, bleach, eczema, bacteria
    hi i posted in dec. 2007 about my son having this shot. im happy to say the indent finally filled back out after several months.i know this next part doesn't have anything to do with the shot,but i was wanting to share my experience with everyone.som - 74% more...
    Sher_bear- over a year ago - in Kenalog
  21. link Kenalog_devistated
    Kenalog steroid injection, indentation, atrophy, birth control pills, irregular periods
    Well I just came from a doctor that told me that all of my symptoms cannot be related and side effects do not show up after only one injection. The indention on my hip is from my back being out (so this doctor is telling me). I am not convinced. He a - 42% more...
    Kenalog_devistated- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Kenalog
  22. link Ecristofaro
    No,the indentation is from the injection..........Look up lipo atrophy from steroid injection...........
    Ecristofaro- over a year ago
  23. link Freakinout
    Kenalog kenalog injection, lidocaine, cyst, atrophy, dermatologist
    I had a kenalog injection (for cystic acne) before with minimal atrophy. I had a new cyst appear on my cheek and decided to try the kenalog injection again. My usual dermatologist was booked so I agreed to see the P.A. I am worried because it seems t - 61% more...
    Freakinout- over a year ago - in Kenalog
  24. link Jblum
    Kenalog magnesium chloride, sore butt, chelate, bedtime, muscles
    I posted back in January or February 2010 timeframe ... I wanted to update and report that I have a HUGE dent in my right buttock from the kenalog shot I received, you can see it, and of course, feel how far it indents. About the size of a silver dol - 84% more...
    Jblum- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Kenalog
  25. link Jblum
    Oh, there are several types of magnesium, I'm taking magnesium chelate at bedtime ... also just got a bottle of liquid magnesium chloride, to take orally, and also people report putting on sore areas/muscles help. I'm hoping it will help with my sore - 11% more...
    Jblum- over a year ago
  26. link Witsend
    Kenalog kenalog injection, bad friday, respiratory condition, clarinex, benadryl
    i had a kenalog shot 10 days ago for allergies & upper respiratory condition, felt ok that day but started noticing things the day after that was a Saturday. face flushed, headache ears itching & red. intensified on Sunday. by Monday morning - 85% more...
    Witsend- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Kenalog
  27. link Jblum
    I know... I had reactions to kenalog (injection 20 or 40 mg? not sure) like yours. The day of the shot and for most of that week, I lived on benadryl, I would get up in the middle of the night to take it or shortness of breath, hives, heart racing wo - 33% more...
    Jblum- over a year ago
  28. link Lupussux
    Kenalog gun to your head, medicine, leg cramps, severe headaches, sick to my stomach
    I would gladly have these side effects from the Kenalog I got yesterday if it means being able to walk. Stop your whining and just be glad there's medicine available. No one put a gun to your head and forced you to take it!
    Lupussux- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Kenalog
  29. link Lupussux
    I don't mind a dent or the meds eating away at my fat cells. I'll take all of that that I can get!
    Lupussux- over a year ago
  30. link Jblum
    Hope you don't get a dent or eating away at the site of injection, give it a month or so. Glad it helped.
    Jblum- over a year ago
  31. link Francosarto
    Kenalog july 3rd, bad news, kenalog shot, eye twitch, kenalog
    I posted on July 3rd, and now have another side effect to report. I've lost 9 pounds without trying since June 15th when I got the shot. Now granted, I need to lose weight, about 30 pounds. But this is weird. My bleeding did stop, but my eyes are sti - 36% more...
    Francosarto- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Kenalog
  32. link Jblum
    "but my eyes are still twitching like crazy" OMG, I got an annoying eye twitch weeks after the kenalog shot, months later I still sort of have it. I've never had an eye twitch like this before in my life (over 40 yrs).
    Jblum- over a year ago
  33. link Beachbunny2010
    Kenalog kenalog shot, shadow in the mirror, laugh lines, cortizone, derm
    I am a 34 year old healthy woman. When I turned 30, my hormones changed and I had a cystic ance pimple that would come up on my chin about every 2-3 months in the sme spot. I would have a small amount of cortizone injected in the middle of the cyst. - 93% more...
    Beachbunny2010- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Kenalog
  34. link Jblum
    "The fatty cells die and can't grow back until the Kenalog/Cortizone is out of your system." Interesting ... makes sense
    Jblum- over a year ago