Hi Erin

welcome to the forum!!
I was diagnosed about 6 years ago, and have been on steroids since then, varying from 60mg daily, and now down to 15mg alternate days, am also on cellcept.
I have monthly bloodtest, and have done for all those years. I dont think I have ever had a problem, except 2 months ago, when my friendly phlebotomist put the needle in my right arm, the pain was HUGE!! The same lady has been doing it for ages, so no problems there, we decided we would stick to the left arm in future.
Sorry I can't be of any help.
take care, and hope to see you round here in the future, its a great place!!