debbers58
05-30-2009, 12:01 PM
I'm in my third month of Avonex shots and although the side effects are getting much better the last couple of shots left small bruises on my thighs, smaller than the eraser on a pencil. With the first several shots I couldn't even tell the next day where the shot was given so was just wondering is the bruising anything to be concerned about? Also, I'm pretty thin so I wonder if it would be better to have my husband give me the shots in the hips rather than doing them in my thighs myself? Thanks!
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anxiousme
05-30-2009, 08:07 PM
Nothing to worry about. I hit a vein last time. It bled when I pulled the needle out, now I have a bruise that has lasted almost to my next shot on that side (size of a quarter). If any blood gets under the skin, it will leave a bruise. No worries. I'm glad to hear the side effects are managable for you.
debbers58
05-31-2009, 10:07 AM
Thanks so much! I really appreciate this healthboard and all your comments. I live in a small rural area and my neuro is three hours away so it really helps to be able to get feedback on things. I was just diagnosed in Feburary and have a lot to learn! Also it's nice to see that a lot of people with MS are still holding down full time jobs, managing families and enjoying life. So much of what I see about it on the internet is negative and discouraging... just the opposite of what I need right now! Thanks again!
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