Kenalog and headache

I can't believe that so many doctors don't know about the side effects of Kenalog and/or don't advise their patients about them. It's unbelievable!!! My father was a very well-known rheumatologist in Puerto Rico (he passed away in 1994) and I worked with him for many years. And one of the first things I learned about Kenalog (and all corticosteroids) were its possible side effects, the most common ones being redness or pain at the injection site, headache, menstrual period changes and/or post-menopausal bleeding, easy bruising and/or bleeding, swelling of the ankles/feet, persistent weight gain, puffy face, unusual hair growth and thinning of the skin, among many others. In case you want to learn more about this, you can visit ******.

I myself am post-menopausal although I'm only 51, and haven't had my period for over two years now. Two weeks ago I got a shot of Kenalog for my back pain and about three days later started spotting, and right now I'm having full vaginal bleeding. I don't worry cause I know it was the Kenalog, but since I have an appointment on the 29th with my gynecologist, she'll tell me if anything has to be done.

Anyway, I hope to have helped the soooo many women who have soooo many doubts about Kenalog. Take care, friends! TutiMM from Florida

I just got an injection yesterday in my shoulder. The injection had the following in it: 1ml of 40mg per milliliter of kenalog solution along with 1ml of 1% lidocaine solution without epinephrine and 1ml of .5% marcaine solution.

Here is what happened after the injection... Within 30 minutes I was experiencing nausea and a headache on the left side of my head, behind my eye, and to the outer side of the eye. Within an hour I had pain radiating throughout my entire body! It has not been almost 24 hours and I am still in pain. My head is splitting, I'm still experiencing nausea, and the pain is all over in my bones and joints, and my hips hurt really bad. I'm also experiencing a terrible dizziness, and light headed feeling, and confussion.

Here is the real kicker... I have severe drug and food allergies! There is virtually NOTHING I can take without having a reaction. I can only eat fish, fruits, and veggies, otherwise I get very sick, and have severe stomach cramps to a point I cannot even stand or walk! My doctor knows all of this, and he still told me this was perfectly safe, never been a reaction, and I would be okay. Only problem that may arise is infection, but that is extreamly rare!

Does anyone here have any idea what is happening to my body, and how long it might last?

I had a 10 mg. shot of Kenalog for my neck and shoulder pain.I got the shot in the left shoulder My face has been red and burning. I sweat really bad .and have a very bad headache.I would have rather suffered from my pain then go thru this. I wasn't given any information on this medication before i was given the shot.Or i wouldn't have had it with these known side affects.Does anyone know how long my face will stay red and burning i can't stand it. I will go for physical therapy from now on.

Kenalog shot over 1 month ago for allergies. That nite, I had severe muscle aches and headache. Then that went away. The allergies stopped almost immediately (which was great), but I began getting side effects. For about 2wks, I had excessive urination, almost every 30minutes. I also had rapid, pounding heartbeat for about 4wks. My period, which was due one week after the Kenalog shot came 2wks late- was normal. But then my next period came 2wks early, and I am still having it (for 10 days now). I am a person who is ALWAYS regular!! I also noticed anxiety/agitation during the first 4wks. I have also gained 10lbs, although I exercise, eat well.

I hate this drug.

I just got a Kenalog shot for a protruding disk in my L4 and L5
region. I told the doctor before I got the shot that I had recently taken cortisone pills and they had HORRIBLE side effects on me. He said the shot would be nothing like that and I would not have these side effects. Well, I do! For one I have raging insomnia and I can't even sleep if I take two Ambien! I have a horrible headace. I told the doctor about the headache because it started right after I got the shot and he said the headache has nothing to do with the shot! On top of that NONE of my pain is gone! Reading all of your comments on this board, I just want to know what is going on with all of these doctors! They just sit there and lie right to our face! I'm so mad I can't even type anymore! ARRRRGGGHHH!!!

I was injected overdose with two bottles of kenalog at ago and started having abnormal heartbeats and feeling dizzy from the third day with all kinds of boby paints and in the joints for almost two years now. It has also generated some permanent headache and want a remedy to it. please help this poor African

i recieved 3 kenalog epidural injections for herniated disc, 2 weeks apart, followed by a decompression nucleoplasty, also with Kenalog injection. after the first epidual. i began having extreme irritablity which i reported to the pain management doc. he said he couldn't prescribe anything but could refer me to a psychologist, which i declined , realizing i was having a reaction to something. after the 3rd epidural, my irritabilty had increased to the point where i was shouting and screaming, and had completely lost my patience. my face had blown up, and cheeks were hard to the touch, and my neck skin was swollen and hanging down. i described my appearance as "looking like a blowfish".

on the day of the nucleoplasty, i agreed that the doc should go ahead and use it again, since it was important for the procedure, and it was not a "true (anaphalctic) type reaction.

after this last injection of Kenalog, i had a terrible terrible reaction. my face became even larger, with big dark circles under my eyes, and my eyes partially closed, appeared like slits. i was frightened by my reflection in the mirror.

my feet, ankles and legs swelled up to the point where it was painful and difficult to walk.

i also i developed insomnia.

at the same time i was "off the wall" with irritability, anger, impatience, and could not stop crying.

during the day i had a general ill and sleepy feeling, and fell asleep driving, without notice.

throughout this period of Kenalog adminstration, i also had flu like symptoms every morning. sore throat, laryngitis, loose cough, muscle pains. i noticed black and blue marks on my extremities as well.

now i have a full blown flu and full blown bronchitis, and i feel so very very ill.

my feet and calves, hands and fingers are experiencing very painful cramping, intermittantly throughout the day and night. it's happening right now in my left hand, so i have to stop typing. i wait for one minute and try to continue typing, but that causes the painful spasm to return. i try again 2 more times, waiting a minute in between spasms. finally it stops and i can continue typing.

there are probably more symptoms, like the irregular heart beat, and these little bumps on the skin of my right cheek, but i need to rest now.

generally, i feel sicker probably than i can ever recall feeling in my life.

would appreciate hearing from anyone with similar symptoms, and especially how long before my face returns to normal. i live with the fear of what will i do if it does not?

I've had rheumatoid arthritis for about 13 years, and recently was also diagnosed with fibromialgia. I've had many kenalog injections over the years. Until about 8 months ago, the only side affect I experienced was a slight headache the day after. Now, my right hip is totally deformed looking!! I was never informed of this possible side affect. And like most people, I welcomed the relief the kenalog gave me. But, now it scares me. Also, the same hip had become extremely painful. Is this another side affect I was informed of.

I got a kenalog injection 5 months ago.I am still having terrible periods but atleast not 2 or 3 a month anymore,they just last 7 to 10 days now ,very heavy with spotting after.How long will this last?I also have atrophy that keeps getting bigger and deeper.I will need to get Sculptra injections wich are very expensive and only a temporary fix.Like so many others I have also had other side effects,acne,hair loss and growth,headache,cramps,ect...Hopefully none of us will get any of the life threatening side effects like blood clots.I got the boxed insert from Brystol Meyers and it lists all of the side effects that the doctors failed to tell us about.You can call 1 800 321-1335 and get a copy mailed or faxed to you.

i have had 2 injections....and im supposed to have a third next week.....my face is red...swollen...i feel very emotional..irritated...sad...then up and energetic....im nausous..my heart keeps racing..i cant sleep for more then a couple hours without waking up and feeling so fatigued....i cant remember whati was thinking...scattered thoughts...headache.....very drained..weak muscles and im perspiring like i have never before.....im getting the shots for back pain...it has helped the pain but the side effects are feel very toxic................i grateful for the info here as i thought it was just me..........

I had to kenalog injections in 1998, within a half an hour of having that injections, I started to have a severe headache, pressure in the eyes, severe fatigue, vertigo, blurred vision.

Since those first symptoms I have been diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis... and then hypothyroidism

Would like to talk to anyone who has suffered similar symptoms...

Jeannette

In Sept. of 2003, I had an eczema breakout, when I went to my Dermatologist I was given a Kenalog shot, which helped with the skin condition but, noticed several days later I had some bleeding from the rectum. When I went to the Family Doctor to have this checked, was scheduled for a coloscopy. When I talked with my Dermatologist, he said it was possible this was a side affect from the Kenalog.

This past Sept. 16th, 2004, had major skin flare-up when I applied Calamine Lotion to my skin that had some breaking out and was itchy. The Dermalogist said that some people who have eczema cannot Calamine Lotion; hence the flare-up of my skin. I was given a Kenalog shot on the 16th and then again on the 24th along with a Benedryl Shot for the itching.
I have had for the past 4 days a headache, soreneck on the right side of my neck as if I've slept wrong and menstrual type bleeding from spotting to heavy bleeding. My Dermatlogist again said that it's possible that this is a reaction to the Kelagon again. I just wanted to pass my experience on to others who have had this treatment.

increased blood pressure and headache after getting 3 kenalog injections, one in each knee and right shoulder.

increase appetite, burning in stomach, head ache, bloating and fatige