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Doctor insights on: Kenalog Lidocaine Injection

I would not advise: Kenalog (triamcinolone) is a Category C agent. Animal studies show adverse fetal harm but no controlled human studies have been done. The OB will be the one to make that call. ...Read more

Injections during pregnancy: The risk of the medicines used joint injections to cause any injury during pregnancy are minimal. When we use corticosteroids for injections, these agents for the most part remain in the joint and surrounding structures. Even if absorbed systemically, this class of steroids are not metabolized by the fetus. ...Read more

Shoulders: Basic general term for most articular injections is "Steroid " shot. The actual components vary but usually involve some anesthetic and some type of cortisone preparation( they vary depending on the strength or potency) ...Read more

Weeks: Kenalog (triamcinolone) is a depot form of steroid. It is designed to slowly release steroids over the course of a couple of weeks. ...Read more

Any nerve: Hopefully someone is also using one of the neuropathic pain meds you should have had at least 50% pain relief for 6 wks to have another. Be careful with nerve destruction because there can be a severe neuritis happen with a peripheral nerve ...Read more

Possible: Subcutaneous injection of steroids can cause loss of subcutaneous fat (called atrophy). ...Read more

As far: The shot is indicated and the technique is correct, you should be safe. Sometimes the steroid could cause fat atrophy, specially if given too superficial. ...Read more

Talk to surgeon : It is probably best to consult the same doctor who performed the injection, who already knows you, the indications and who can compare the current status with what he had seen before. He can also rule out or treat the unlikely complications, like infection, for example. Hope that helps. ...Read more

Scar tissue: The steroid-xylocaine (lidocaine) combination will not cause trouble. The xylocaine (lidocaine) acts as a numbing agent the steroid decreases inflammation. No conclusive studies have shown a decrease in scarring with the use of myriad agents. ...Read more

Reduce keloid chance: I can only think of reducing thick scar or keloid formation by injecting triamcinolone acetonide - you should also ask your surgeon. ...Read more

For what?: Kenalog (triamcinolone) injections are effective for a number of disorders. Which one did you have in mind? ...Read more

Minimal: If the kenalog (triamcinolone) is to be used for a joint injection and the injection is done under sterile conditions, there is little danger for the kenalog (triamcinolone) injection. It also be given as an injection intramuscularly to reduce inflammatory symptoms and again is not typically dangerous. Diabetics might see a rise in glucose levels for a short time. ...Read more

Injected WHERE?: Injected into muscle it lasts about 1 month. Injected into a joint it lasts longer. It is not possible to be any more exact about duration of therapeutic activity in a joint. ...Read more

About: About 1 month.

Possible: A side effect of kenalog (triamcinolone) and other steroids can be atrophy or loss of tissue just below the skin where the injection was given. Steroids that are injected can also cause a loss of pigment to the skin where the injection was given. These are not common problems but they can occur. ...Read more

Gargle: Is probably ok but there is no reason to swallow it. ...Read more

2-3 weeks: This depends in part on how much you got. So if you know the side effects from her flushing those go away fairly quickly it depends what you're getting the Kenalog for ...Read more

Two weeks: is a guestimate. Possibly longer. Kenalog is not a drug of abuse nor does it have many side effects, so wondering why you are concerned about total body clearance? You can look up patient information for Kenalog online. ...Read more

LONG TERM: use of steroids may result in abnormal fat distribution ie: "Cushings" syndrome. Kenalog is a steroid.....This does NOT occur with a single shot! Hope this helps! Dr Z ...Read more

Here are some...: Intractable testicular pain after ruling out infection, inflammation, torsion, etc., may require further diagnostic and therapeutic effort with local nerve block with lidocaine. Furthermore, cutting off the offending nerve fiber (neurectomy) may be even required for long-term treatment. Remember: Nothing is free but everything always comes with its consequence. ...Read more

Yes: The initial injection will cause burning and some pain prior to the anesthetic effect taking effect. ...Read more

You should not: inject anything you made

Lidocaine : Hello , there should be no direct interaction between the two drugs you should feel the lidocaine. Lidocaine acts locally where it is placed , suboxone works in the central brain. ...Read more

Likely: Most of the local anesthetics cause some pain when they are injected in sensitive areas of the body. It usually hurts first after injected and the it goes away. Different people experience pain different ways so some think it hurts a lot, some are ok. ...Read more

Yes: Exercise more and adhere to a healthy diet. How many mg were injected? Where? Why? ...Read more