Kenalog-40 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• BKG...
• December 27, 2019

For Inflammatory Conditions "Years ago I fell and broke my hand and have a tear in my rotator cuff. My hand healed fine, but for years I have pain in my shoulder. My physical therapist helped me gain my motion back. The shoulder is still painful so at least twice a year I need to get Kenalog-40 injections for pain. Thank God the only side effect I have is, around 4 days after my face gets red and hot for 2 days. I have a sensitive stomach and unable to take Aleve, Aspirin etc. so between physical therapy and this injection my life is back."

• Squ...
• August 8, 2021

For Psoriasis "Kenalog has changed my life. I have hand psoriasis and for years tried every topical prescription steroid and treatment out there, to no avail. The very first time I had a few Kenalog injections in my hand, the skin cracks healed, the plaques thinned and my hands were normal again. Miraculous. In addition I had severe hip bursitis and kenalog allowed me to continue walking up and down the 15 stairs in my home without issue. After a few months it needs to be reinjected but I t’s an absolute life changer for me."

• 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."

• uve...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 27, 2016

For Iritis "Chronic uveitis/iritis. Several drops, pills, and injections later, the one thing that shows a marked decrease between flares for me is this stupid Kenalog injection. I would rather do anything than get injections in my eye! They're miserable for a few days afterward. Not great for an active mom of a toddler. Want to bury my head in silence, darkness for three days. HOWEVER, I have basically been in a two-year-long flare, this injection has given me quieter days with my fickle illness. Saved my sight. Lasts about 3 months during rough goes and 8 months during good times. So they say."

• 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..."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2023

For Osteoarthritis "My doctor injected my knee with Kenalog-40, OMG! It worked amazingly, literally no pain in my knee for two months. However, on day nine, I developed an allergic eczema rash on my belly (lower and upper), both legs (mid-thigh and lower), front and back. It's very itchy. I had the injection on 8/23/23, and as of today (11/15/23), it's still there. Nothing else has changed in my life - food, meds, etc. My eosinophil count has increased two months in a row, so my body is definitely still fighting it. I've had other joint injections with no reaction at all."

• SJW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2023

For Bursitis "So far it's only been 3 days and I have relief from deep pain in my hips. The injections were on both sides of my SI joint. I did experience flushing yesterday and some insomnia, which isn't uncommon for me. I take Mag. at night, which helps me sleep along with progesterone I take for HRT. I'm new to this and am not crazy about steroids. Weight gain for me is not a plus, and I already retain water. The trade-off is no pain at present, which is a relief. I don't know how long it will last, but for now I'm thankful."

• Muf...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 18, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I have Cerebral Palsy which includes the secondary condition of Osteoarthritis. Kenalog is the best steroid that I have tried; I get it in injection form - the injection does not affect your blood pressure so It is safe in my case since I have Hypertension. It is a shame that I can only receive the shots 2x/yr. If there were an option to have them once a month without a chance of joint destruction I would opt to get them without a second thought!"

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2023

For Allergic Reactions "Out of the blue, rash over half my body. Scared and primary care physician gave me an injection of Kenalog-40 in my hip. Leaving for vacation and within four days rash was gone. Never really knew the total cause."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 24, 2020

For Psoriasis "I love this drug Kenalog-40. My entire body hurt, my joints hurt all over my body. This drug is a miracle, but not without side effects. You will get a round face but it’s not awful. I did develop a bit of a hump on my back, but that will go away. I can’t take another one for about 2 months But I wish I could now"

• IOM...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 29, 2023

For Allergic Reactions "Life changing: I had one Kenalog injection every year for 8 years for hay fever. No side effects and zero hay fever. Before, I couldn't go near grass or animals. It literally made my life so much better."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was injected with Kenalog-40 in a large amount directly into my wrist at the Ulna. The medicine burned and stung as it was injected. It must have taken at least 5 minutes to inject. Following the injection, I experienced continuous soreness and pain. After lifting heavy objects, my hand and wrist swell and become very sore. After approximately 2 years of having the injection, my bones are now dense in my hand, and I was diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture, not just because of the medicine, Kenalog-40, but because of the medicine being injected improperly directly into the joint at my wrist instead of injecting into a large muscle near the wrist."

• Cre...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 5, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been on Kenalog intramuscular injections taken every 3 months for over 5 years. I have this as well as my biologic infusion to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Kenalog is the only drug to make me feel "normal." When I have Kenalog, I am pain-free and the stiffness lessens. I actually feel like I did before I was diagnosed at 32, which is amazing. But, I now have cataracts which the Kenalog may have contributed to, and I also have a new diagnosis of osteoporosis. So, I have reluctantly chosen to stop or at least take it twice a year for relief."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2023

For Chorioditis "This is the worst medication that I've taken. It destroyed my hormones and shortened my menstrual cycle to 16 days. Progesterone levels are so low. Horrible experience. Melted my tissue on the elbow, and made discoloration. I have a hole in the injected area. Think twice before getting the injection. I took 1ml but was so destroyed."

• Rex...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 17, 2022

For Asthma "Seven Stars!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ onthis for Chronic sinusitis/asthma This med for me is awesome! Have had injections once a month for almost 2 years with no known side effects. Asthma and sinuses are better than ever. Many doctors seem afraid it, but it's far better than anything else I've tried without all the bad side effects!"

• A1 ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 26, 2024

For Allergic Rhinitis "My doctor in the UK used to give me this injection at the start of the hay fever season - for me this was May - and I was clear of all the debilitating symptoms until the end. When we moved to France, my hay fever disappeared, but this year it's returned with a vengeance. So glad I'm here as Kenalog is not banned here as it now is in the UK. It really is my savior!"

• Nor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 15, 2023

For Allergic Reactions "Was taken every 3 months by injection for allergies. Turns out it was a miracle for me....helped not only with allergies but my psoriasis and 75% of my osteo arthritis disappeared. Happy me! Only downside for me was easily marked skin if scratched."

• deb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 27, 2023

"This steroid enabled me to function in daily life that, without it, I would be in horrific pain. Without K-40, I can barely walk and I talk in rasping sentences because my left shoulder blade is pushed into the back of my neck and voice box. Several years ago, I used Botox injections, but the benefits became less and less. Usually, now, as I walk out of my clinic after K-40, I am improving. I didn't notice any bad side effects, but then I am on several oral meds."

• old...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2024

For Bursitis "I received an injection of Kenalog-40 6 days ago, and within about 4 hours, I noticed a big difference. I had pain from bursitis in 2 different places in my hip from a fall 5 months ago. I was unable to sit for long periods without severe pain. Transitioning from sitting to standing was very painful, and I had sciatic pain down my leg. I walked with a limp for 4 months. A week after the injection, I am about 80% better. I have pain if I sit too long and when my leg gets tired. It is important to not overdo it and to ice the affected areas as often as you can. So far, I think this medicine is a godsend. I did notice some side effects: I have several bruises on my arms, I am more hungry than usual, and I have to urinate more frequently. These are all mild side effects. The first week I was also hot and sweaty all the time."

• inf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "It is early for me but starts slower than depo medrol. Depo fixed my knee twice - once for a few years and then indefinitely It had fixed my shoulder - each time for a few years May have been used in foot and finger again with indefinite length of fix kenalog now used in other shoulder, long term TBD"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I have fibro, chronic pain around neck, relieved pain very fast. Side effects still here - into 2nd week. Rapid heart rate, feels like can't catch my breath, sweats, coughing, bouncing off the walls."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2013

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have severe allergies all year. My Dr gives me a Kenalog shot, and I get relief, it lasts up to 6 months, and I can tell it's time for another. Kenalog is the only reason I can live a normal life."

• Nen...
• June 25, 2009

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have dealt with allergies all my life and have tried everything under the sun to stop the agony. This is the only drug that works 100%. It is also one of the cheapest. Highly recommended."

• Kal...
• May 4, 2010

For Keloids "I have been suffering with keloids all of my life. I have recently started going to a dermatologist for Kenalog-40 injections monthly. I have seen a big difference. It works really well."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2019

For Allergic Reactions "I used to get this injection for hay fever. Every year I got this at the beginning of July. Cleared the hay fever straight away. I thought it was wonderful."