Toradol and Burning: What Users Say

• rho...
• March 2, 2013

For Pain "I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees, anti-inflammatories work a little. I was in so much pain I went to the ER. They gave me a shot of Toradol, and it was a miracle. Only downfall was initial burning from the shot, but well worth the relief."

• Med...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2013

For Pain "I get the shot once in a while in conjunction with a steroid shot in my hips for possible sciatic/back pain. The burning and increased pain afterward is well worth having a day or two of some kind of relief. Doesn't help me all the way and takes a while to fully work for me, but I'll take that over my daily pain any day."

• Zar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2016

For Pain "I've had a chronic migraine issue, but this time was different. The pain and tightness in my brain was unbearable for 5 whole days, so I finally made a trip to the ER after calling to find out my neurologist can't see me for 4 months. I waited 4 hours for a doctor, and they decided to push in the IV: 10 mg dexamethasone, 10 mg prochlorperazine, 50 mg Benadryl, NACL 0.9% 1000 ml @2000 mL/hour, and then the 'satanic drug from hell,' Ketorolac 30 mg, aka Toradol 30 mg. The nurse started pushing Toradol, and omg! My arm was on fire, my body hurt, so uncomfortable, so terrible! And I'm someone who's pulled out their own nail with no pain meds. It numbs your senses and makes you too aware at the same time, couldn't cry, couldn't talk! Terrible! Didn't even manage the pain."

• aut...
• September 28, 2018

For Pain "I get a Toradol shot when I get a migraine that lasts longer than a day and when naproxen hasn't helped. I have had them help, and sometimes they do not. Got one today, and the pain was gone within an hour. Plus, the nurse did a great job, no burning sensation after the injection. I have been lucky lately, not having a bad burning sensation. I once had a nurse inject it quickly and had the worst burning sensation from it. I think when it is injected slower, it's better. Overall, the Toradol shot is good for me. I also take hydroxyzine (anti-anxiety, antihistamine) at the onset of a migraine too. The NSAID and antihistamine work very well for me."

• Sug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2013

For Pain "Severe arthritis in my breastbone, spine, both knees, left ankle, and neck! Went to the ER after almost a week of pains in my chest, was given an injection! It burned at first, but afterwards no pain, but felt a little sick to the stomach later!"

• she...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2013

For Pain "The injection hurt, was a very big sting and burning sensation. I was hoping for relief sooner and longer, but it did neither. I got the shot about 4 PM, was able to move my arm without pain about 5 PM, and was back to hurting before 6 PM."

• Lov...
• May 14, 2013

For Pain "Got injection at ER for migraine. Worked fast and took the edge off the pain. The worst part was the actual shot, intense pressure and burning for about 15 mins due to it being injected into muscle. I'll probably be sore for a few days. Otherwise, effective, fast-acting medicine."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2021

For Pain "Went into the ER on Friday, April 23, for chest and left arm pain, was given a Toradol injection in my left arm, burned like anything, kind of like 3 bees stung me. It eased the pain for a little, from about a 10 to a 7 in pain level. It is now Sunday, and I still feel the stinging sensation in my arm, and the pain has gone down all the way to my left rib cage. Now, my chest is just fine, but now I have this damn pain from the injection. I have been placing a cold ice pack, and it helps a little. At night, pain gets worse where I had the injection. I honestly don't recommend Toradol, it hurts like anything."