Triamcinolone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• nee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2022

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "70 years, was given Kenalog-40/Lidocaine 10% injection in knee. 2 days later, stomach problems started; queasy, cramps, partial loss of appetite, burping constantly, and not feeling well. I am into a week since the injection. Called the doctor's office and was told this is one of the common side effects. Lasting time varies on individuals. Please be informed of side effects before receiving injections. I will not take it again; I will endure knee pain. I have stomach cramps all day/every day. Pray and hope side effects end soon. Please be informed about what a doctor is administering."

• Liz...
• January 14, 2017

For Alopecia "Eight years ago, I was diagnosed as having central alopecia... tender scalp accompanied by hair loss. Topical steroid lotion (Betnovate) and doxycycline were prescribed by my dermatologist. They helped, and the hair loss stopped. Because it is the scarring type, the top remained a bit sparse, but I was grateful that the hair loss stopped. A couple of months ago, the hair loss started again and was terrible. Desperate, I requested triamcinolone injections on my scalp. I got 10 on December 15th. In about 8 days, I could swear I could see the spaces filling. I almost cried. As a woman, going bald is undescribably horrible. It's been almost a month, and it continues to improve. Thank God!!!"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2022

Triamcinolone for Inflammatory Conditions "On Feb 15th, I was given an injection in my heel for plantar fasciitis to relieve pain. A couple of days later, I was still a little sore, then after another day, when it all started, anxiety, blurred vision, vertigo, nausea, panic, and acid reflux. Still, 2 months later and dealing with it all. Did blood work and had an MRI on my head. See, the anxiety had me so worried that I got all that work done. Seeing all these posts, I know I am not alone. All my pains and aches are gone. But all these other side effects are much worse, I wish it would just end."

• mrr...
• October 25, 2019

Triamcinolone for Allergic Rhinitis "I had been dealing with a year and a half of sinus migraines, several rounds of antibiotics, OTC allergy meds, etc., and my sinuses never seemed to clear up from seasonal allergies. It was more like year-round allergies. My doctor recommended the Kenalog shot, and within 2 days, the sinus pressure went away, I didn't have migraines, and I felt normal. I don't recall having any shakes or other side effects like that, but I do have an indentation in my buttocks at the injection site. However, I recently discovered that I am sensitive to some adhesives in bandages, so it may be from that instead of the injection. Also, it may be interesting to note that about 1 month after my injection, I had 6 weeks of vaginal bleeding, not quite a period, not quite spotting. It went away on its own, so I am curious now if that was related to the Kenalog shot or a different cause. About 2 months after that cleared up is when I felt the Kenalog effectiveness go away, and I'm 'due' for another shot."

• ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 2, 2019

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "I had high hopes for this injection after failed cortisone and other injections. I iced my knee several times a day. I have a bit of relief in my knee, but by the end of the day, I'm 'toast.' It has been one week since my injection. I'm glad others had success, however, it is not working for me."

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2018

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "I got an injection in my right knee a month ago today (Dr. had a sample). I was a little worried about it containing steroids because I've previously had them worsen my mental health symptoms, but I didn't have too many problems with that this time. Of course, after the injection, my knee was sore and swollen, making it difficult to walk right for a few days. I noticed nasal congestion, which is one of the side effects. Since it's extended release, I expected the osteoarthritis pain and swelling in my knee to go down, at least a little bit over time. To date, it hasn't and has actually gotten worse. I've also noticed increased knee stiffness and leg spasms (feels like they're behind the knee cap) that I didn't have before. I was looking forward to this med providing much-needed relief, not causing issues. At this point, I'm not planning to get my left knee done. Just not the results I expected. Although I don't believe it's at all related, I will be fair and mention I also have fibromyalgia."

• Sar...
• February 17, 2009

Triamcinolone for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have suffered excruciating back, hip, and knee pain for 15 years. I had my first injection and felt thirty years old again. I was able to walk normally and without pain. The second shot had no noticeable effect, and the euphoria from the first faded away. The first was given very close to the spinal nerve involved. The second one not so close, and today's shot was very close to the nerve. I would recommend this if medically cleared by all your specialists. It will change your life, at least for a while."

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2023

Triamcinolone for Frozen Shoulder "My doctor offered this shot as a miraculous and risk-free (except for some rare infections) solution for my minor shoulder pain. I took it like an idiot, trusting him. I got 80 mg in each shoulder. My shoulders do feel amazing. The range of motion is like I’ve never had before. But the sides have been debilitating. I am a month out. I really hope I will not be dealing with this long term. Here’s what I’ve had: - Insomnia (I slept no more than 2-3 hours for 3 whole weeks. It’s better now, but only just) - Acid Reflux (Never had that before. Severe. Lasted 2 weeks) - Acne from hell (No, really. My otherwise clear face, neck, chest, and back broke out in painful pustules that burned, and lots of them. Antifungals and antibiotics did not touch it. It is starting to clear after one month) - Huge spike in blood pressure (went from 100/60 to 150/85) - Myopathy (I am an athlete. My training has been wrecked. I am so much weaker than I was. This continues to deteriorate despite continued training)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2019

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "Some mild pain and inflammation relief, but that lasted just a little while. It's supposed to last a long time, but my knee is pretty much worse than before I started the Zilretta injection. I can't say if that's the natural progression or the cortisone sped it up. But I can say that the regular cortisone shot I got before Zilretta was way more effective. I would not recommend Zilretta."

• Kyo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2022

Triamcinolone for Inflammatory Conditions "This injection dex/Kenalog was the only treatment that worked for my severe atopic dermatitis; I would have preferred never taking this shot if I knew the side effects once I stopped. Let me give a timeline since I stopped: Month 3: Debilitating anxiety/sense of dread. Month 5: Sinus tachycardia when driving (unable to drive). Month 8: Anxiety/heart palpitations. Month 12: Manageable anxiety. The recovery from this drug is agonizing; the only peace I had while recovering was learning to accept my own mortality. I'm still recovering, and it might take another year to be 100%. Taking hydrocortisone 5 mg allows temporary relief from anxiety. Needless to say, I'll be rating this a 1."

• sai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2015

Triamcinolone for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I went to the doctor and told her my left arm was starting to freeze up like the right one did. I have RA for 15 years. The next morning, I thought a miracle had taken place. Never felt so good for so many years. Went to Costa Rica, and after about two months, it returned. Came home and after searching for the drug. They had it at the hospital. Took it to my doctor, and he gave it to me in my right hip. Didn't last but about one month. Next time he gave it to me in my left hip, and it maybe lasted three weeks. The next time I asked him to give it where my other doctor in Panama City Beach, FL, gave it to me. In my left arm, and it is still lasting. Also noticed how my complexion cleared up. I have rosacea. Once it got in my eyes. You need to get it from a hospital drugstore."

• pos...
• October 31, 2019

Triamcinolone for Allergic Reactions "Worst drug EVER! I got the shot yesterday to help with a severe sinus infection I fought for 2 weeks. I expected jitters, BUT was never warned about dizziness; the muscles in each of my arms ache, I can't even put one arm above my shoulder; my throat is tight (I could still breathe, but swallowing was difficult). I woke up at 3 a.m. with my chest having full convulsions--like my upper body was on a paint shaker. Lasted 30 seconds. I almost went to the ER, BUT I knew they wouldn't be able to do anything. I called the doctor this morning...and she said to take some Benadryl today and let them know tomorrow if it helped. I'm not sure what the course of action will be if it doesn't. I'm tempted to take some activated charcoal, but that will lessen the effects of my antibiotic; so I just don't know what to do. They said it's a slow-release one, so it'll be in my system for WEEKS! Weeks on Benadryl is no way to live. I can't take the throat and chest tightness for weeks. So fingers crossed Benadryl does the job."

• Toa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 17, 2020

Triamcinolone for Allergic Rhinitis "I receive Kenalog 40 as an injection in my arm, and within 1.5 weeks, my nose is like a normal, healthy nose again! I have a full sense of smell and no longer lose my sense of taste either, it’s absolutely glorious and is the only thing that makes me feel like a normal person with no nasal problems. It also definitely lasts longer than 3 months for me, it’s closer to 6 months in my experience."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2022

Triamcinolone for Rheumatoid Arthritis "Definitely would not recommend. I thought it was just me who believed that Kenalog made me worse. Anxiety increased and face burning. I agree that doctors are oblivious to the fact that this medicine can give patients a very serious side effect."

• Sun...
• August 12, 2020

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "I got my first injection when I was 62 years old. It lasted for 10 months! I am now 63 and just got a second injection today! My experience the first round was amazing! I could walk, climb, play on the floor, and even do Zumba again! Looking forward to the next 10 months of amazing mobility!"

• Tre...
• March 25, 2017

Triamcinolone for Alopecia "I've been getting Kenalog shots for my alopecia once a month for five months now. Very little hair regrowth, the hair that has grown back is gray now, and the alopecia continues to spread. I've lost 40% of my beard over the past few months, and nothing is helping, including Kenalog."

• My...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2015

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "Received Kenalog injection in the right thumb for osteoarthritis. I had side effects with the doctor saying these were not related to the Kenalog injection. Dizziness, bloody nose, confusion, migraines. The doctor knew from my chart that I had diabetes, thyroid, and a previous bad reaction with prednisone. The doctor told me before the injection on the same day, 'I've never heard of anyone being allergic to corticosteroids.' I agreed then to the injection and have suffered since 12/16/2015 with the adverse effects. Grrrr! I'm female and 77 years old."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2019

Triamcinolone for Lichen Planus "I had two shots of Kenalog-40, 1 month apart. The lichen planus went away, but the side effects of the medication were horrible. Made me feel ill, achy, tired, gastritis, cystitis, gave me irregular menstrual periods (every 2 weeks), and a huge dent on my butt cheek where administered. 5 months later, I still have some of the effects."

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 20, 2022

Triamcinolone for Allergic Reactions "I was diagnosed by my longtime physician. After he prescribed it, I began to have 'flu-like' symptoms the next day and called him. He said to stop taking it because it may cause my immune system to not work well. Keep in mind I had never had a cold or the flu. Six months ago, I was given an injection containing cortisone after plainly stating I was 'allergic' to cortisone. Health problems have ensued, and no one will listen to me! When I questioned this doctor, he stated that only one percent of the population suffered any allergic reaction. So he just 'rolled the dice,' and I am suffering because of it for the past six months."

• Jon...
• October 11, 2020

Triamcinolone for Alopecia "I noticed small bald spots on the back of my head. My dermatologist gave me Kenalog-10 injections at the sites on my scalp. It worked great. Hair grew back, although some grew back white before turning black. It worked for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2022

Triamcinolone for Inflammatory Conditions "I am normally a healthy individual. I received the shot in July for a severe ear infection and am still having negative effects to this day in October. I had a single shot, I have suffered bloating, distension of my abdomen, still suffering hypertension. It cleared the infection. How long does this stay in the tissue? When should I expect this to end, if ever!"

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2023

Triamcinolone "Absolutely worthless and borderline dangerous. It’s been 3 weeks, still have ringing in my ears, my vision is blurry, and can’t seem to get through anything without being nauseous now and in constant pain. I spent almost 16 hours throwing up nothing with broken ribs, now I'm worse than before. The doctor told me that it only lasts 3-4 days after I got sick from it. But when they gave it to me, they said 3 weeks, and take with 800 mg ibuprofen. Constant burning in my stomach, ears ringing, headaches so bad I can’t seem to completely get rid of them, can’t get a deep breath and now coughing. I guess the doctors pat themselves on the back for not prescribing pain medication, even when it’s needed. I should have known when he just sort of guessed at my X-rays that I shouldn’t expect any help or relief. I wouldn't give this poison to anyone, and anyone who would doesn't care."

• sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2023

Triamcinolone for Lupus "I was in such pain from the multiple autoimmune diseases I have. When asked about my pain scale at my rheumatologist, I said I had passed stage 10 ages ago. I literally didn't want to move, I hurt everywhere. My doctor said we would try Kenalog-40. I was so incredibly pleased. I got fairly quick relief, and in several days was moving normally. I had no side effects I am aware of. This so far has been a success story for me. I had my 90-day shot a couple of weeks ago."

• TOP...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 6, 2021

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "I had Zilretta injections several times in my left knee, which was bone to bone from degenerative arthritis at age 73, and I am a big man of 200 pounds. The first injection gave partial relief for about 9-10 weeks maximum, and each consecutive dose was less effective, down to about 4 weeks of relief with the last dose. A big problem is they would only give another injection after 90 days, so waiting for the next dose meant a lot of pain between doses. I quickly realized it is pain management only, and the degenerative condition gets worse as you do more activity on the knee with reduced pain. So surgery is inevitable. You might as well go ahead with TKR. Also, it is a steroid. Several of my injections were painful at injection time, and the fact was for me, the surgeon delayed my surgery by 120 days, saying Zilretta, as a steroid, gave an increased risk of infection if given close to the surgery date. I would not do it again. I would opt for TKR as soon as the pain of bone to bone appears. They do not tell all up front."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 10, 2021

Triamcinolone for Osteoarthritis "Works great for my arthritis pain, but the side effects are not worth it. I've been getting injections for years for arthritis in various body parts. Every time I get the injection, I don't have a period for 3 months, and then BAM, I get hit with a period that is extremely heavy and lasts for 3 weeks. Also, I was not informed that this injection could make the skin at the injection site very thin after getting multiple shots. I covered a scratch in one such spot with a bandaid, when I removed it, all of the skin under the bandaid came off with it. Huge scar, very painful, skin is still somewhat thin in that spot even years after stopping the injection."