I had a epidural of kenalog 40 in January 2011 just five months .before the label change to not for epidural use. It has ruined my heath and life is many horrible way. I have since found out it was used of label and a fluorinated drug. My life is ruined I had ME chronic fatigue before I had the kenalog I don't have much energy that was all I was healthy just tired. I looked after my health eat healthy and the chronic fatigue was improving. Eight terrible months of hell that I didn't know what was happening to me no sleep leg cramps heart palpations fluid retation hyper alert too much cortisone muscle pain damaged tendons endocrine problems stomach problems it was hell and all the doctors did was blame to chronic fatigue and any drugs I was prescribed just made things worse for me I had become sentive to any drugs in low doses my life was ruined destroyed. after the steroid my life my healthy diet my health and my body. To which I can only compare to gulf war syndrome. Kenalog ruined my life I know I wouldn't have any of the chronic health problems that it has give me, but with having chronic fatigue before the kenalog I don't have a chance of getting any justice or stopping kenalog destroying any body else. They know all about the adverse effects which they class as side effect, but all they say the benefits outweigh the risks so they can carry on destroying peoples health and life's.
WOW, it's good to do research before getting a steroid injection, which I did 2 weeks ago for a torn rotator cuff, because I refuse surgery. Big mistake and never again. I'll rely on God,
seriously. I already have chronic anxiety disorder and for 3 days fought one from coming on and definitely attribute it to the injection. So I'm sure that's what you were experiencing. Also felt like I was having hot flashes on and off (now too old for those) to my face area, and a few days after, starting having leg cramps, pain in the opposite shoulder/arm and neck. I called my orthopaedic doctor to see if these were side effects and was told they shouldn't be and to contact my primary physician. Well, researched more, and started applying ice to the areas,
stretching my legs before going to bed, loosening the sheet at the end of my bed so my feet wouldn't be constricted, and seeing improvement with each day. Doctors won't admit to any side effects, and especially the critical ones, it seems. In this corrupt generation, if we stand up for ourselves, there are severe repercussions. Let me interject a story that happened to me a few weeks ago. I disagreed with a treatment (muscle stimulation) my doctor performed for the severe pain in my shoulder/arm and asked why I was charged $166 for the appt., $133
for the treatment, and why he listed 5 to 6 stimulations when he only did 2. A week later I got a certified letter informing me he would no longer perform medical services to me because I was dissatisfied with his service, and the 65 other doctors in the group would also refuse me. Go figure!!
I could do a lot with this, but is it worth it. I'm taking time giving it a lot of thought. If I do, it's very costly, and I definitely don't want an anxiety attack.
I too had four injections in the lumbar region......now,...four days later,I am in the same state as yourself or simialar.After the shots,about 4-5 hours later I started having the sweats,hot and cold flashes,back painn,hands shaking,nose running,and more.This is just nuts.Ive been getting these shotd for 3 yrs on and off,but this is the firt tme this happened.My questio is,why did it happen now?? How lomg will it last? What can I do to stopit?? The only thing that helps is a benzo like xanax or valium. I assumed it was an allergic reaction,and at day 5 now,I have slept once,and still shake like a leaf.
I am 36, and got a cortisone shot in my back yesterday. Woke up in the middle of the night with rightside of face numb. Decided to go back to sleep and deal with it in the morning. By morning, my face was drooping. I was terrified thinking I was having a stroke. Called the office where I got the injection and they told me to get to the ER right away. Turns out I have Bell's Palsy. They say it's a fluke and has nothing to do with the injection. They say it's from stress. I'm not so sure what to think.
I had a cortisone shot in my heel on my right foot for plantar facitis on July 2,2015 and 3-4 days later I broke out in hives and have been breaking out wit them ever since and every doc I've been to has told me it can't be the cortisone but I break wit a new batch every two wks.. one doc even told me they were bug bites.. I cnt figure out why this keeps happening or why they won't go away and away gone
Get a new PCP
Going thru the same thing
The same thing happened to me i have been trying to get my energy level back. I will never take another one again. I took it to help one thing and it made sick have the same symptons i cant shake.
I had fluid drained from my knee followed by a cortisone shot in the same location.
Within a day, I developed a rash and extreme sensitivity in my lower growing and genitals.
I also developed anxiety because of what was happining to me.
I was not told before hand that there were side effects from this shot.
Within a day, I developed a rash and extreme sensitivity in my lower growing and genitals.
I also developed anxiety because of what was happining to me.
I was not told before hand that there were side effects from this shot.
I just received two shots last Wednesday, both in my knees. That Sunday, after a day of cleaning and moving around (I had no pain previous to this, mind you, so i felt it was alright to do) I developed a large red, raised and itchy circle that went around the injection site. Cut to nearly a full week later and it's still there, with little seeming to help. Plus, yesterday it began getting kind of sore again! What a pain in the neck...not even worth the frustration to get it.
I am going through the exact same symptoms as you. I the stomach pain and the no appetite because my gut feels so tight. I also took the shot a week ago for Plantar Facitis. I am praying the side effects go away soon. My tests are also all negative with nothing showing. It is a weird thing!
I felt nauseous and suffered mild vertigo walking home. I decided to keep walking and gulp in the good cold air, which helped. What's more of a problem is that the injection has made no difference to my locked thumb joint. It still hurts and it's still locked! After reading this page I will be considering, very carefully, whether to go through with it again.
I completely understand what your husband is going through. I am currently experiencing a similar situation, and can promise ANYONE that I will do my best to NEVER take this medicine again!!!
I am glad I read the above . I have had a lot of the same symptom so. Went to my Dr yesterday and he said that what was going could not of come from the shot. I told him I had muscle weakness, racing heart,tarry stools, cycle started again- which I hadn't had for six years, dizziness, changes in my vision, leg cramps, frequent urination, burning and numbness. Stomach bloating. I have have two shots the first one didn't bother me the second one is the one that I started to develope symptoms. I have three ruptured disc in my C-4 through C-7 region. I wish I had done more research before I had taken them. But had so much pain before that pain meds didn't touch. I am glad I read ever ones comments . I don't feel it's just me. Thank you.
Me too. Its like im in a fog. A walking zombie.....crazy!!! Never again