Triamcinolone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2019

For Alopecia "I got diagnosed with alopecia in February of 2019. I noticed I had a bald spot in the middle of my head the size of a dime, then it grew bigger and bigger, to the point that I had to find out what it was. The doctor gave me clobetasol propionate ointment. Then, two months later, I was given injections of Kenalog-10, and it took about two months for new hair to grow in, a different texture at that! I was so happy and grateful. Now I have spots elsewhere, and the doctors are working on those areas as well. Feeling hopeful!"

• Lei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2015

For Alopecia "I had alopecia for 5 months before I received any treatment. When I went to the doctor, he prescribed a topical solution, which didn't help much. He gave me my first shot on my bald spot, and three weeks later, my hair was fully grown. It totally worked for me. :))"

• nuk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I've had medial left knee pain for a while and tried different avenues of pain management, including hyaluronic acid injections. Zilretta is awesome! It took a good week for it to kick in, but I am now at one month, and the pain has subsided immensely. No side effects at all. I'm very active and play a lot of pickleball, so I'm a true test to the effectiveness of this drug."

• Jim...
• July 11, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have had rheumatoid arthritis now for about 4 years, mainly in my neck and shoulders. I'm a schoolteacher, and it would be excruciating to raise my arms to write on the board. I'm also a musician with allergies. A year ago last spring, I decided to get an allergy shot to reduce my allergy symptoms before a performance and was astonished to experience that my rheumatoid arthritis pain literally left my body. I didn't attribute the regression to the Kenalog, but while talking to my doctor, she made the relationship. The Kenalog shot for allergies was supposed to be good for a year. A year later, my arthritis started to seep back into my neck and shoulders. I went back to the same allergy doctor and got exactly the same shot, and my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms left again. My life has changed tremendously."

• Mes...
• August 30, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I wish I had never let the NP give me this injection! It messed with my hormones and gave me terrible anxiety, and I felt like I had a bad UTI! I went in to see my doctor because I was tired of suffering from sinus pain and hay fever. It was discovered that I didn’t have a sinus infection, so I was recommended to get the Kenalog 40 mg. I started to feel better from the sinus and hay fever, but boy, I am paying the price for that temporary relief! About a week after the injection, I have had postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, cystitis, and gastritis. I was sent over to get a pelvic ultrasound. Those results determined that my cervix was a little thick, and now I’m going to see my gynecologist. I should have been warned of the side effects of this. It was a bad call for them to recommend this to me, being that I already have high blood pressure and osteopenia. I know that some side effects are rare, but you still should have a choice to be told before you take the shot."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2021

For Allergic Reactions "The night I had my first and only injection, I had horrible night sweats. For the next week, my face has felt hot, and I've been hotter than normal when sleeping. My menstrual cycle is also completely screwed up. I'm 37, not pregnant, and am now dealing with what I would imagine hot flashes and night sweats to be and the erratic periods I had as a teenager. If I would have known the side effects, I wouldn't have allowed my doctor to inject me with this drug. I can only hope this gets out of my system ASAP."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "Had an injection into my knee due to osteoarthritis. I am scheduled for knee replacement, but there is a 1-year wait for surgery. Before the injection, I could not sleep due to throbbing pain, and after the injection, this is gone. My overall pain is significantly reduced. I had no adverse reaction to the drug."

• NeN...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 3, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "MAN!!! Where do I start? Both knees are shot, but I’m unable to do surgery at this time because of mother-in-law's broken hip and recent major surgery on my son, so we’re taking care of them. Zilretta is fantastic for my osteoarthritis, it works, and it lasts for about 3 months. I have been taking the injections for about 9 months. Before that, the doctor was doing steroid injections that lasted almost 2-3 weeks. Greatest product."

• Tag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I also have bone-on-bone in my knee. I was using cortisone injections, and then the doctor told me about Zilretta. I got the injection in May, and by August, it was wearing off. I am in more pain now than ever before. It felt great at first, but WOW. I do not recommend this."

• Sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2019

For Bursitis "Have had sciatica/spinal stenosis and herniated discs on MRI. Constant pain, felt like lightning in my left leg, tingling all the time, and felt like hot liquid running down my leg. Seen an ortho doctor, and he suggested Kenalog injections to treat what he thought was bursitis in the hip and also sciatica. Went on a Tuesday and got 2 injections in the hip/butt area. Was pain-free since the injections. Have small amounts of tingling below the knee if I overdo things. Friday was the first time in years that I could actually walk through the grocery store and not have to leave due to unbearable pain. This drug is just amazing to me. I have had no side effects from the injection. Only been 5 days, but hopefully it will last for a while and that I can avoid surgery. I feel so thankful. I highly recommend anyone trying Kenalog, it seems like a blessing for me."

• Fox...
• August 29, 2019

"Have terrible problems with boils and cysts on my armpits (Hidradenitis Suppurativa). Went to a dermatologist who gave me an injection under my left arm. It's been 3 days, and I have been having trouble with heart palpitations, strong beats, and also sometimes feels like a slow heart rate. It's making me feel like something is wrong with my heart! It's actually quite scary. I'm also having issues with nausea and increased anxiety. How long does this stuff last in your system??? I don't like this at all!"

• All...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 11, 2023

For Allergic Rhinitis "I am nearly 70 years old. I find the allergy relief liberating. It allows me to live my life with freedom. The alternative is to take traditional meds and never go outside. I have been using it my entire adult life."

• Hav...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "The first set of injections kept me in pain and off of my feet for over a week. I've had to get the injections every 3 months instead of every 6 like my last medication. Every time it is the same thing, both knees end up swollen and painful for a week or longer. The effects of Zilretta are semi-beneficial for about 8 weeks. I've had a lot more pain, stiffness, and swelling in my knees since taking Zilretta. There are days that I can't fully straighten or bend my legs. The inflammation is bad, and my symptoms are becoming worse than they were before I started Zilretta. This is a serious concern. I'm glad that it is helping some people, but for me, the short 8 weeks of slight relief is not worth the pain and worsening of symptoms that I have for the rest of the time between injections."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I've had every knee shot for knee osteoarthritis, with no results. I've had moderate to severe knee pain for five years. I had my left knee injected two weeks ago and got immediate results. Pain-free! Yesterday, I had my right knee injected with the same results. Zilretta is amazing! Curious to see how long the shots will last."

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 23, 2019

For Inflammatory Conditions "To all the people who have had one injection and love being pain-free, BEWARE. I have permanent damage from the injections and will take the pain over the awful side effects. It’s a roller coaster. The more injections, the more permanent damage. I have permanent indentations in both buttocks that affect my sitting, injection site burns, itches, hurts, and it’s been six months since the last one, sweat constantly, sleep is rare, NEVER AGAIN. They hook you on the feel-good for a while and damage you more over time."

• Sty...
• September 2, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "No one warned me that there were any side effects to worry about. I was given 2 injections into my left hip of Kenalog-40. Later, the first evening, my face was hot and turned scarlet red. The red swelling went into my right eye and felt like sand. Then I started getting dizzy. My blood pressure was off the charts, and my blood sugar doubled! I had to lay down, and all I did was sweat. I thought I was having a heart attack! The next day, the facial rash was better, but the dizziness turned into violent shaking! When sitting very still, it felt like my whole body was on top of a paint shaker. I got horrible diarrhea that lasted for days. My OLP flared into a bloody mess. It took 12 to 15 weeks to even feel kind of normal again."

• Anonymous
• June 11, 2008

For Allergic Rhinitis "I had such a severe reaction to my hay fever, I ended up in the hospital. When I left, I was given the Kenalog-40 injection, and I had a summer like never before. I was able to go outside and enjoy myself."

• Ben...
• September 29, 2011

For Allergic Rhinitis "After years of suffering through allergies (year-round, anything in bloom, grass, trees, etc.), my doctor gave me a shot of Kenalog-40. The shot lasts for 6-10 weeks and has relieved all symptoms. I want to make sure that I don't overuse it (as all other allergy medicine I build a tolerance to, and then it fails to work)."

• M m...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I have had two shots of Zilretta in my right knee. The shot lasts exactly 90 days. About 48 hours after receiving this shot, all pain is gone, and I feel like I have a brand new knee. But I have to fight with my Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield to pay for this shot. It is a great shot if you can schedule the shot exactly every 90 days. The company that manufactures this drug offers no discounts and no coupons or financial help. Even with insurance, this shot costs 240 dollars."

• Tci...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I had an injection of Kenalog 3 days ago in my left thumb joint at the base of my thumb. I am miserable, pain, swelling, redness up my arm, and burning itch and blisters. Some type of allergic reaction, which apparently is not common, however, I got this reaction. I’m scared since my symptoms are similar to a skin infection (cellulitis), so I just started antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory. Terrible drug. I was so happy to relieve my arthritis pain, and this has happened. How long until this drug is out of my system?"

• Bel...
• December 7, 2015

For Lupus "I had strained pretty much my entire body making changes in an old chest. My whole body seemed to hurt constantly, and my hands were essentially unmoving and stiff. With an on-and-off Dx of SLE, I went to a rheumatologist. He injected once in the hip with Kenalog 40. By the next day, I felt as though I were a good 20 years younger, with no pain to speak of anywhere in my body. My hands and feet were no longer swollen: ring size went from 9 to 8, and I had to take up all shoe buckles at least one hole. My hands had more flexibility and strength than I had had in years. There were no negative side effects. It's been 6 months, and I continue with the flexibility, etc., that I had from the beginning. This Kenalog 40 is great stuff!!"

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2022

For Frozen Shoulder "I have had nothing but a horrific experience with the Kenalog injection my doctor gave me. I asked him what the side effects were. All he said was I had never had a patient have any at all, that it is a safe injection which will help you. What this doctor did was not give patients a true and fair opinion, so should not be practicing medicine! All people should get a full opinion of the risks, period. Over 300 reviews I have read, almost all the patients claim the very same thing! Just one shot has given me life-changing side effects, and it’s almost been a year now. 1) Immediately I almost fell down. 2) Within 15 minutes, the left side of my face and ear was red hot. 3) Shortness of breathing, which still exists. 4) Nervous all the time. 5) Very strange growth in my abdomen, which no one has figured out yet. 6) Ear infection. 7) Extremely painful headaches. People, don’t ever let your doctor do this to you. My doctor lied to me."

• Lov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I am 74 years young, an active person. Had pain in my jaw for about three weeks, could hardly talk or eat. Thinking it was something awful, I went to the E.R., and the MD there ordered a CAT scan of the mandible, etc. Finally, the report came in as osteoarthritis of the jaw area and inflammation, etc. Well, I was given 2 injections: one of Toradol for pain and Kenalog for the inflammation. Amazingly, after about one hour, I felt much better. Hardly any pain. The doctor told me to see my own MD for follow-up and to take Aleve for pain until then. I will be making an appt. ASAP since I was good for three whole weeks, but now the pain is starting again. I don't want to take Aleve too much as it irritates the stomach and could be harmful if taken consistently. No side effects from either drug."

• Non...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

For Asthma "Really helps for lung constriction, but the side effects are staggering. Within forty-eight hours, I was shaking uncontrollably, face red, felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest, face turned into steroid 'moon pie,' sweating and cannot sleep. Breathing is more important, but this is a ride I wish I could get off of."

• PET...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "In 2013, I got a Kenalog-40 injection in my left glute to treat severe chronic hay fever. I just got one shot. One month later, my hair started falling out excessively. I have lost 90 percent of my hair, and my eyebrows are practically gone. I had super thick, healthy hair and 'Brooke Shields' thick eyebrows. This is the scariest, most depressing situation. My menstrual cycle is erratic with excessive bleeding. I have spent thousands of dollars on endocrinologists and hormone specialists to treat this sudden hair shedding/loss caused by this drug. It has ruined my life."