Triamcinolone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "My right knee is almost bone on bone. My left knee isn't as bad but still hurts. I have tried cortisone and gel injections. Neither worked for me. My doctor suggested I try Zilretta. I had an injection in both knees 5 days ago. I am having really bad headaches, and my kneecaps are very painful. I am also experiencing fatigue. It's hard to believe all this would be from the Zilretta, but I can't attribute my symptoms to anything else. I don't think I will be getting any more of these injections. My doctor says I'm too young for knee replacements, but I'm in so much pain."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2022

For Keloids "I took two Kenalog-40 injections in a month, and it caused my period to be coming twice. I don't know what to do about it, though the injection helps relieve my keloid scar pains. Please, what can I do to stop the double menstruation?"

• MsB...
• September 15, 2010

For Dermatological Disorders "Epidermal cyst: I thought it was a pimple near the side of my chin. I attempted to burst it, but it only got bigger. The problem had been there a while, I tried ignoring it! My dermatologist said it was a cyst (epidermal). She gave me the steroid injection and told me that in 2-3 days I should have results but to allow 6 weeks for full results. I just received the shot this morning, and I already see positive results."

• Dal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "Pain relief was substantial following an injection in each knee in July 2022 and lasted approximately 4 weeks. Unfortunately, I had very noticeable mood side effects - which has occurred previously when taking steroids. Pain returned, and 2 months post-injections, my knee pain is significantly worse than before, as well as more clicking/popping in my knees. I can barely ascend/descend stairs much of the time. Did not work and was a huge mistake for me."

• MyK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "Don’t bother with Zilretta. I have been getting conventional cortisone knee injections for several years - tried Zilretta in an attempt to reduce the frequency of injections. Three weeks out and minimal relief compared to conventional cortisone. Now I have to wait several months before I can get regular cortisone again."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "First shot worked great. Second shot, I had severe pain and a burning sensation on the side of my knee that faces the other knee. This pain lasted 4 days and about drove me out of my mind. I kept thinking he injected into a nerve or something that shouldn't have been stabbed. It was horribly painful, and I'm really good at handling pain, but I was ready to have this leg amputated on day 3. Finally, on day 5, it let up. The injection spot stayed red and swollen for two weeks. Now the shot is helping. I'm scheduled to get a third injection in December. If it reacts like the second one, I'll know I'm allergic. However, it seems weird I had no reaction to the first shot, then 7 months later, the second shot nearly drove me insane. Made my whole body hurt, especially my back. Never could get my doctor's office back on the phone. Now 3 weeks later, and calling twice a week and leaving messages, they don't return phone calls."

• Gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2025

For Keloids "I had a burn, and after healing, a keloid started forming. Note I didn't know about keloids all my life, I had never seen it or had anyone with it. So, someone recommended Kenalog. The keloid is big. I took the first dose of Kenalog and saw a great change after a few days. The side that was injected flattened. I was impressed and happy because I have spent a lot on buying creams and other assumed medicines. I took the second dose, and it flattened completely, but I noticed it messed with my menstruation. My menstruation usually lasts for 5 days, but it prolonged it to 12 days. I didn't mind, I just wanted the keloid to go away. I took another dose, and wow, it has completely flattened with no trace of keloid, but I still have the dark spot, which I know with time it will blend to my skin type. Kenalog helped me flatten my keloid of 2 years, but the side effect of prolonging menstruation is what should be worked on. I had no other side effects aside from the prolonged menstruation."

• Cas...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 14, 2023

"35F, Started 2019 (4 years). I have a torn hip labrum. First injections were 7/2019, lasted 5 months, then 1/2020, lasted over a year, then July 2021 lasted long enough for my hip to rehabilitate & not need another. Each shot disrupted my menstrual cycle. I would get my period 4-7 days after receiving the injection regardless of how recently I had just had it or if I currently had it. I also gained 10-15 lbs with each injection. May 2022, I didn't need it for my hip anymore, but now needed it for my back. I figured I would try it since it helped my hip so much. I have a herniated L5-S1, I received bilateral epidural injections. It didn't help AT ALL. I ended up in the ER a week later because I couldn't sit up/stand/walk straight. It never kicked in or worked. 2023 tried again in SI joint, lasted 2 weeks. Bled for 2 months. Won't try again. Gained weight of 50 lbs overall in 3 years from this. It worked for my hip but not for my spine."

• PVe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 16, 2023

For Allergic Reactions "I have been suffering from chronic seasonal rhinitis for more than six years. I was taking every prescription antihistamine available from my GP: Fexofenadine 180 mg x 4 daily and Mometasone x 4 daily. I would sneeze a hundred times a day during really bad episodes. I called them nuclear days. Kenalog comes with a lot of warnings, but for me, the need was greater than the risk. Kenalog changed my life. My mental health improved. I was able to go for a walk in sunlight while someone was mowing their lawn! I had a lot of anxiety about Kenalog. Not anymore. This drug changed my life."

• PHI...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 10, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I get an intramuscular injection of Kenalog 40 in my right shoulder to relieve psoriatic arthritis. The medication works within 2-4 days. It reduces pain from 8/10 to 3/10. The medication seems to be distributed by my bloodstream. The rest of my entire body feels the results of the medication also."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I fell at work more than 2 years ago, broke my patella. After 3 surgeries, the last one seemed to have worked well, my pain level was down to a 2-3. My doctor suggested getting this injection to get me lasting pain relief going forward. I wish now I hadn't. My pain level increased to at least a 5 within a week, sometimes it hurts as much as a 6-7. I have pain where I didn't have pain before. Calling my doctor this week. My surgery was at the end of April, the injection was done at 4 weeks. I am now 3 weeks past the injection date, and it has only worsened my knee pain. I am so over this knee pain."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "The first 9 days were great, no pain, but after that it has been getting worse to the point of being totally miserable. It has been over a week with bad pain in my inner knee area. No OTC meds, icing, or heating helps it."

• Sup...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2023

For Lupus "I have used Kenalog for my lupus. It has helped tremendously without all the side effects. My flares are less frequent and pain is minimal. I can function again. My only problem was I was getting them in my arms, and it caused a loss of muscle. I switched injection sites between my butt and arms, so I'm not getting them in the same location all the time."

• L C...
• June 1, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "Had injection to right thumb on 3/1/17 for stiffness. As an adverse reaction, I've already lost 75% of my hair! If it ever stops falling, it will take years to restore! This medication is poison and should be taken off the market. I contacted Bristol-Myers Squibb, and they have no comment to offer regarding my complaint. I am looking for an attorney!"

• Gri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2013

For Sarcoidosis "For the last three years, I have had lower back pain that went down into both right and left buttocks and into my right hip. I was finally referred to the radiology department, and they gave me an injection into both SI joints. After three days, the constant pain and spasms went away that were in my lower back and that went down into my buttocks and into my hip. It was absolutely wonderful to be able to sleep, walk without limping and hurting, and my attitude and energy level became more positive. To be rid of the constant chronic pain that never went away, day and night, was a blessing! The injection has lasted 1 1/2 months, and now I am starting to hurt again. I would recommend an injection for pain."

• Hea...
• September 8, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "Received other injections with no relief. Received this injection a week ago, and joints and muscles are more sore than before the shot. I suppose it's normal? Will wait to see, however, I'm not happy."

• 39 ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2023

For Inflammatory Conditions "I've been getting injections in my bilateral SI's (low back) due to nerve pain from herniated discs in my lower back. For at least 3 years, every 6 weeks. They have been tremendously helpful, or so I thought. I'm currently having to treat with a specialist (endocrinologist) for focus on my extremely low cortisol and ACTH levels. I had no idea that this was even a possibility. Not sure how to even move forward at this point. I have no idea what other options I have. Very scared."

• Rox...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 11, 2018

For Keloids "It worked for me for the moment. I got injected for over a year, and the keloids got red and came back bigger. I got a big one on my chest and three on my back. And now, when I get a pimple or a small scratch, they turned to keloids after years later with no injections. I guess since it's in my body, the scars turned red and now are getting bigger, and these two new ones were never injected. It sucks I'm 36 and they don't stop growing."

• wea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "Received drug Zilretta about 15 days ago. It was fabulous these last 12 days! Climbed steps, played with 8 yr old grandson in yard, just generally moved beautifully! Gradually, the pain has returned. Don’t know why, don’t know if I did something wrong, but those first 12-14 days were awesome! Glad it helps others."

• Fit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I got the injection into my knee 10 days ago. Initially, I had significant burning pain and pressure in my knee for 3 days. This has resolved, and now I have severe hamstring tendinitis with difficulty doing stairs and walking up hills. I’m sorry I even got this injection, my discomfort is so much worse than I was at baseline."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2023

For Lupus "Wonderful. Lupus flare. My joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons were hurting tired, achy, and so on. Doctor gave me a Kenalog shot in my hip. Within 24 hours, a bit better. Within 4 days, so much better. Reduced inflammatory issues and pain. Even my sciatica pain was greatly reduced. Much better and easier than increasing my maintenance Prednisone by mouth and then having to take weeks to cut down 1/2 mg a week... takes forever. Great idea to use the Kenalog shot to break the flare.!!!"

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "PLEASE, PLEASE do some research before getting this injection. I just had it today, 7/28/21, and it was a nightmare. It was a really painful injection, then, when I got off the exam table, I could barely walk. I told the nurse that I couldn't walk to my car, and she said to sit in the waiting area for a few minutes. Within 2 to 3 minutes, I started feeling really ill, so I called them for help. I broke out in a dripping sweat, hyperventilated, vomited a lot, and had diarrhea all over myself. They said they didn't think it was an allergic reaction but suggested that I might want to go to the ER and get checked out. I did not want to go to the ER due to the COVID numbers being up, and I would sit there for hours. It's been several hours now, and I still feel dizzy and queasy. I will call 911 if I have to. This is the last Zilretta injection that I will ever take. I am taking Augmentin but had not had one this morning. I told them this before the injection."

• ari...
• July 1, 2017

For Neuritis "I have tunnel syndrome in my foot. A doctor made my Kenalog injection in it. I could not feel my foot during five days. It's been three weeks now, but I have numbness and tingling. And I do not know when this numbness and tingling will finish... if it finishes at all..."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I have been suffering from severe ITB pain following a hip revision 6 months ago. My doctor ordered an MRI, which revealed mild arthritis and a partial meniscus tear in my knee on the same leg. I had no knee pain whatsoever, only IT band. He suggested Zilretta. My ITB is so irritated I can barely walk. It's also affected my back, hamstrings, and tendons. It's been 6 weeks of misery on top of what was already bad. Big mistake."

• Del...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2023

For Osteoarthritis "Went for a 2nd shot due to right hip osteoarthritis, shot lasted from late February to early July, experienced pain/swelling in the groin and hip, the second shot appears to have started to work immediately, very pleased."