I switched to Rebif from Copaxone about 3 months ago (due to a pretty rough relapse while on the Copaxone, my neuro wanted to switch me to a more aggressive treatment.)
I've had muscle aches, redness & bruising at the shot sites, and burning with the shot, but I've been ignoring those because I feel the pros of the medicine far outweigh the discomfort from the shots.
I've always bruised pretty easily because I'm very pale-skinned. But, lately the bruises are getting ridiculous. They are completely unexplained (like bruising on the tops of my feet, and on my forearm) and some of them are pretty tender.
I read on the Rebif site that blood issues and bruising can be one of the side effects.
I will go in to see my neuro and get checked out...but my question is: Is this a completely urgent issue or can I put it off until next week? I have a ton going on this week, and would rather not try to squeeze in a trip to the neuro, too :-(
Thanks!
Jess