Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Delois
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2023

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "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."

• Gary
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2022

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "Issue is osteoarthritis of the knee and a partially torn meniscus. Had GenVisc850 injections (5 over 5-weeks as required), but still had knee pain so doctor prescribed a Zilretta injection. Within 1 day, my knee pain became a lot worse, then for about 2-weeks the pain subsided some so I thought the Zilretta was finally working. The relief was short term and the pain increased to the point where it was difficult to put any weight on my leg. Now, 6-weeks after the Zilretta injection, I am scheduled for surgery."

• Colleen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2022

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "The first 9 days was 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2020

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "I am a 55 year old woman who took this Kenalog-40 injection for knee sprain due to osteoarthritis. No substantial pain relief . Had to use balm for pain relief. Not as effective as cortisone. Still waiting for complete pain recovery/cure."

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2012

"After Aristospan injections to both knees for a osteoarthritis flare up, I had almost complete pain relief for at least 6 months. Far better than other steroidal injections. 40 mgs/ knee. No discernable side effects."

• mim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2023

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "The second injection in the shoulder had completely different results. No shoulder pain but it increases intercostal muscle pain, back pain, abdomen pain, and leg spasticity from multiple sclerosis. The doctor was unaware of these documented potential side effects, and offered no help. Bad doctor, worse drug."

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

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "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!"

• Painp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2021

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "I have bilateral knee pain and I got bilateral zilretta injection. I really wish I hadn't. There was no pain in left knee one week and right knee three weeks. Pain came back in spades couldn't bear down on left knee and then it cleared up. Next right knee excruciating pain cant bear down or walk. I went to emergency room. Pain pills helped for a little while. I was sent to pain management. Nothing is helping. I'm in pain as I text even when taking Oxycodone."

• silve...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2022

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "I'm 79, I have arthritis under both patellas. Zilretta is a great product. Both knees have been treated 4 times. Treatments lasted only 2 months. (I tried exercise and no exercise.) I was asked if I wanted to try Hymovis or Eflexa. I checked the product reviews and I'll stay with Zilretta. I have no stiffness, swelling or other complications."

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

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "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."

• D W R
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2021

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "Zilretta has been like a "magic elixir" for my knees. Since I had the original injections in both knees in March, 2021, they have been virtually pain free from any arthritis. I've been able to do things (like squat) that I haven't been able to do for years. I couldn't have a higher recommendation for the treatment in spite of its cost."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 26, 2024

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "On my 4th go-round with Zilretta in 1.5 years. First year lasted nearly 5 months, not the last time. Only 3 months at best. This is the first time the pain has not totally gone away a few days after the injection. Still feel a pinch on the inside of the knee when getting up. While it was an 8 the last few times, I now think it’s only a 5-6 positive. In the past could dance and take low impact a week later. Not this time. It may be a medication that loses effectiveness after multiple shots."

• So th...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 22, 2023

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "If this steroid didn’t exist, I’d be completely messed up. My basal joint is swollen and feels like ground glass until I get my next shot... after that, it’s calm and I can grip again. Don't even get me started on what it does for trochanteric bursitis and facet joints. If it wasn't for Kenalog... I'd have no purpose and no use for this world."

• Tina
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2023

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "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."

• Sandy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2023

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "I have been having knee pain for a long time and had Cortisone injections several times. The injection helped for a while, but the pain would return. This time the pain was intense and it was too soon for another Cortisone injection. My Rheumatologist suggested Zilretta. I had the injection last Thursday after fluid removal. Today is Tuesday. I have been pain free, able to walk and bend my knee since Tuesday! We will see how it goes, but for now, I am very happy he recommended Zilretta."

• wanda...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2024

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "My doctor gave me Zilretta almost 7-8 months ago. I have osteoarthritis, my left knee is almost bone-on-bone. My doctor and Zilretta saved me from hell on earth. I thought that this medication must be a quick fix, no side effects, no icing the knee every 4 hours a day. But Zilretta is a force to be reckoned with; once injected in the knee, it goes where it's supposed to be. That's the power of Zilretta. God bless the mind and hands that created this miracle drug for people like me. I just got my second injection as I told you 7 or 8 months ago, and I am feeling relief. Since 11 am, it is now 6:15 pm, and I could walk at least 3 blocks. Zilretta is fast and to the point, no fuss, no muss, and I am a great-grandma; my great-granddaughter is in her first year of high school. She called me about an hour ago, asking how does your knee and you feel? Like a champ, she stated Zilretta again."

• middle...
• February 13, 2015

"I received an injection into my finger knuckle the first time I experienced debilitating osteoarthritis. Within 24 hours the swelling was almost completely reduced and my use of hands was back to normal for about 6 months. I am hoping a second treatment will be just as helpful. Also, I am finding the same problems in my other hand now. "

• Teresa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2022

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "I have been getting steroid injections in both knees since 2010. My doctor discussed trying this drug due to my Diabetes because it is suppose to not raise blood sugar numbers after the injections like other steroids do. But, leave it to me to be different I received my injections last Thursday and my blood sugar numbers have been on the up side of 300 since last Friday. So, I guess this medication is a no for me."

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

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "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"

• BEI
• June 23, 2019

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "I had the Zilretta injection in my knee 5 weeks ago and have been Pain Free with No side effects!"

• Lady...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2019

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "Lasted about a week. I am try to put off a knee replacement. Last option was Zilretta after having 3 cortisone shots."

• Jks
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) "It worked great for the pain... but it also weakened my muscles and ligaments "

• ab3620
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2021

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "I LOVE ZILRETTA!!!! It has worked wonders for me"

• Heather
• September 8, 2020

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

• Girlmom
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2021

Zilretta (triamcinolone) "Immediately I could not put weight on it at all, really scared me. Eventually was able to walk to my car, iced it at home but still very stiff causing me to limp. Sure hope it’s better tomorrow."