Reviewer: momjillbob, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had two injections of this a 40 ml dose and an 80 ml dose after suffering from bronchitis and sinus infection. I was before the second injection, I was asked if I was pregnant and I said that was kinda wierd question considering I was not asked the first time so I asked the nurse to explaain more about this medicine so she got the drug book and it really didn't mention much. In any event, ... Show Full Comment

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I had two injections of this a 40 ml dose and an 80 ml dose after suffering from bronchitis and sinus infection. I was before the second injection, I was asked if I was pregnant and I said that was kinda wierd question considering I was not asked the first time so I asked the nurse to explaain more about this medicine so she got the drug book and it really didn't mention much. In any event, I had the second shot. Two days later I started my period on time. I bled for 30 days and then went to my GYNO- I had an internal ultrasound and it showed a thick lining of the uterus so she gave me a prescription for Lystda to stop my period. I took that for 5 days and it did not stop my period. I went back and had a biopsy, waited a week and the results were benign but still bleeding. During the waiting week, I was put on birth control pills to On day 50 of bleeding, I had a D& C and Nova sure procedures to stop the bleeding which was for an unexplainable reason. After reading many blogs, I beleive this injection was the cause of my excessive bleeding. It is the day after that procedure and I am hoping that my bleeding has stopped..time will tell.
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Reviewer: Kenalog 40, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I had been suffering, due to an allergy or reaction to the cold weather, mainly at night, from a serious nose and frontal sinuses congestion, degenerating, if untreated into chronic bronchitis with thick sputum and, in extreme situations, occasionally into asthma. After trying with no or scars success, several medications (from antihistamine, to antibiotics, decongestants, inhalators, ect)I had be ... Show Full Comment

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I had been suffering, due to an allergy or reaction to the cold weather, mainly at night, from a serious nose and frontal sinuses congestion, degenerating, if untreated into chronic bronchitis with thick sputum and, in extreme situations, occasionally into asthma. After trying with no or scars success, several medications (from antihistamine, to antibiotics, decongestants, inhalators, ect)I had been prescribed by a doctor an injection of 2 x 40 mg of Kenalog. The result was incredible, after few days and for a month all symptoms were gone! After that I had been repeating the treatment monthly for a period of 5 years. The firsts visible side effects were skin edemas or profound superficial bleeding in case of a bruise or a scratch, but, much more serious, only much later realized or rather suspected, ... gradual loss of muscular mass (almost 10 Kg out of my 70 !), therefore, consequent loss of fitness, loss of sight, appearing of small warts,on different parts of the body! During all this time I took several medical tests, which they were showing pretty much normal results, but, among all the doctors that visited me, a part generally advising me that "the cortisone injections were not advisable", no one had been able to clearly warn me and explain to me the specific critical "side effects" above mentioned. I have now stopped that treatment since last February and replaced, with some efforts, with homeopathic treatments but, although I managed to control the symptoms, the unpleasant "side effects" in 8 months,... are not yet disappeared or, in a very minimal proportion.
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Reviewer: pennypacker, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My doctor injected a COMBINATION of KENALOG and LYDOCAINE into the joints in my knees due to extreme swelling from osto-arthritis. She told me it could last anywhere from 2 hours to 2 months. I had total relief from swelling and pain for 6 weeks. I have had no side effects or problems around injection site. Perhaps mixing Kenalog with other compatible drugs reduces the chances of side effects. ... Show Full Comment

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My doctor injected a COMBINATION of KENALOG and LYDOCAINE into the joints in my knees due to extreme swelling from osto-arthritis. She told me it could last anywhere from 2 hours to 2 months. I had total relief from swelling and pain for 6 weeks. I have had no side effects or problems around injection site. Perhaps mixing Kenalog with other compatible drugs reduces the chances of side effects. Needless to say, I was very pleased with the results and will have this procedure repeated again.
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Reviewer: Barbara, 35-44 Female (Patient)

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I had this injected under my eyes to reduce a little swelling due to lack of sleep. Months later I am left with what looks like black & blue divets, My doctor had no clue as to what he was doing. Does any one have any suggestions?

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I had this injected under my eyes to reduce a little swelling due to lack of sleep. Months later I am left with what looks like black & blue divets, My doctor had no clue as to what he was doing. Does any one have any suggestions?
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Reviewer: denig18, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I received this medication via injection into the Right Buttock {subcutaneous} vs the Ileac Crest area {intramuscular} and now have a half dollar sized area of subcutaneous atrophy or skin dimpling. It's very important that the medication is administered correctly > intramuscular. I received the injection for Poison Ivy which it did resolve the severe inflammation I had within 3 days. Ho ... Show Full Comment

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I received this medication via injection into the Right Buttock {subcutaneous} vs the Ileac Crest area {intramuscular} and now have a half dollar sized area of subcutaneous atrophy or skin dimpling. It's very important that the medication is administered correctly > intramuscular. I received the injection for Poison Ivy which it did resolve the severe inflammation I had within 3 days. However, 3 months later I am faced with this deformity on my buttock due to an untrained professional administering the medication incorrectly.
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