intense burning is it ok to get an injection of kenalog

[[ma...]]

Please anybody need some advice,

 

I started getting a burning sensation around last Feb. 18th and it has gotten progressively worse, it was so bad last night that I couldn't sleep, I think it is another WD sxs but not sure because I have allergies and the count is very high here now, can't see the doctor until 03-30-12 thats the soonest he could see me, does anybody know if its ok to get and injection of KENALOG to hopefully ease this up Please advise much appreciated.

Maury

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Hello Maury,

 

I saw your question and wanted to post this link to you.

 

Medication / Drug Usage During Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Recovery

 

People who are in the midst of or have completely withdrawn from benzodiazepine drugs often ask the question of what medications they need to avoid in order to ensure they don't risk the danger of making their existing withdrawal symptoms worse. The following lists some, but not all medications, which are commonly prescribed during withdrawal and highlights both the dangers and benefits which can be derived from such medication thereby enabling the reader to make an informed judgment when in discussion with his/her doctor.

 

The information given on these medications is primarily related to benzodiazepine withdrawal but, for the most part can probably be equally applied to other GABA addictive drugs e.g. barbiturates and alcohol.

 

 

CorticoSteroids

Corticosteroids can flare up benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms during recovery. This seems to be only when steroids are taken orally. Creams and inhaled steroids seem to be okay. There is a binding site on the GABA receptor for steroids. If you click on this link you can see in a picture of the GABA receptor system the main binding/recognition sites on the GABA receptor. The GABA receptor complex includes the benzodiazepine site, barbitone site, GABA binding site and the steroid binding site. There is some cross tolerance between steroids and benzodiazepine acting drugs. It is important to note however that corticosteroids are sometimes prescribed for serious medical conditions and sometimes in life threatening situations. If taking corticosteroids is necessary due to serious health conditions and you experience a "set back" or a flare up or return of withdrawal effects try not to dispair no permanent harm is done just ride out the bad patch.

 

Here is the reference (this reference also includes other medications to avoid)

 

http://www.bcnc.org.uk/drugs.html

 

 

I hope this is helpful,

Summer

 

[[pa...]]

My skin burned terribly for about 6 months.  My neurologist prescribed two different creams to rub on the worst parts so I could sleep and that helped.  One had prilocaine and lidocaine in it.  I also used OTC Solarcaine  The severe burning finally went away about 3 months ago.

 

Paresthesia

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Hello Maury,

 

I am so sorry you are having such intense burning.

 

Here is some information I found on Wikipedia:

 

Triamcinolone (trade names Aristocort, Kenacort, Tri-Nasal, Triaderm, Azmacort, Trilone, Volon A, Tristoject, and Tricortone) is a long-acting synthetic corticosteroid given orally, by injection, inhalation, or as a topical ointment or cream.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triamcinolone

 

What is Kenalog topical?

 

Kenalog contains triamcinolone, a corticosteroid. Triamcinolone reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

 

Here is the link for the above information:

 

http://www.drugs.com/kenalog.html

 

I hope this is helpful,

 

Summer

[[ma...]]

Hi Summer and Paresthesia

 

Thanks so much for the info and the quick reply, I really appreciate it, presently I am some what of physical wreck right now, I have the intense burning and screaming tinnitus right now but just a quick look at all the info you sent Kenalog is a corticosteroid and that can be dangerous to my recovery and I don't need that I just have to calm myself down and sort thru this and decide what to do. One thing they don't say anything about getting an injection, just thats its ok to use the cream do you guys read it this way or am I off base.

Thanks So Much Maury

[[pa...]]

The cream was fine.  It would seem that if you got an injection the medication would be in your system.  How long?  The cream probably wouldn't be there long.  At any rate, it worked for me - got me over the worst nights and didn't make things worse.  Good luck,

 

Paresthesia

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Hi maury,

 

If you are still having withdrawal symptoms personally I would stay away from steroid injections.  I see you have some good information from others.  I had many steroid injections while on benzos trying to avoid neck and shoulder surgery.  I did not know at the time that they were crosstolerant to benzos.  I remember once coming back from the shoulder doc after getting an injection and having terrible anxiety and panic while I was driving home.  It did settle down but was pretty bad.  If you are getting an injection for withdrawal symptoms it probably won't be effective anyway. As hard as it is, its best to let the body heal on its own.

 

pianogirl

[[ma...]]

Hi Pianogirl,

 

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate all this info and the speed with which I got this info, I was half way out the door to go and possibly get the kenalog injection but now I hope I can find a cream or maybe the dr can prescribe one for me.

 

Sincerely Maury