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Originally Posted by Degbi
The last 3 times that I injected the Avonex I was left with a bruise. I have bruised before on & off over the years but having it occur 3 times in a row made me question myself. I haven't done anything different and my husband concurs (he stays with me every time for moral support). I use the powder type with the standard needle. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions or advice?
Thanks, Debi
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Hi Debi, and welcome.
A friend of mine was going through that with Betaseron about a month ago, but it became more then bruising (open lesions on the skin). They decided he had become allergic, after about 4 yrs. Prior to that though, they also realized he had suddenly started to put the needle in at a different angle, but for some reason didn't notice he made the change. Just something to consider.
Also, there was some talk on another board recently about some side-effects with a batch of Avonex, lot P32034. It may have just been coincidence that two people had the same bad reaction, but I thought I'd put it out there for you to check.
Cherie
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