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What Could Cause Anxiety And Heart Palpitations After Getting An Injection Of Kenalog Into The Shoulder?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Dec 2021
Question: I recently had injection of Kenalog into shoulder am having anxiety and a racnig heart can this be from shot
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Regarding your concern I would explain that Kenalog injection may lead to anxiety and other symptoms like insomnia, racing heart, mood changes, etc..

So, there is nothing to worry about!

It is just a transitory adverse effect of this injection (like all other steroid injections).

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Could Cause Anxiety And Heart Palpitations After Getting An Injection Of Kenalog Into The Shoulder?

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello, Regarding your concern I would explain that Kenalog injection may lead to anxiety and other symptoms like insomnia, racing heart, mood changes, etc.. So, there is nothing to worry about! It is just a transitory adverse effect of this injection (like all other steroid injections). Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri