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    Injection redness

    How long do you have to be on Beta for the Red injection spots to stop showing up? I've been on it for about 3 months and my skin still gets really red and some places are still red when it's time to inject in to that spot again. It wouldn't bother me except I feel like the ones visible to other people could make me appear to be a drug user, so I'm ready for them to be gone!
    Dx RR August 2013
    DMD Betaseron
    Nursing Student (RN)
    Mother to 1 year old

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    red spots

    I've been taking it for 5 1/2 years and I still get the red spots sometimes. Haven't quite figured out when, but I think it has to do with heat. I think I get them more in the winter when I sleep under more covers.

    Also, some of the places have calmed down. I don't really have trouble with my arms anymore. My thighs have always been the worst.

    You can ask your neurologist to prescribe a topical cream or gel to help. I've used both prescription-strength hydrocortisone, and triamcinalone. They've helped some of the symptoms, but I'm not sure the bumps go away any faster.

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      #3
      My stomach is always red and spotty. All other injections sites are never red. I would recommend the ointment, and skip the places that are red for a bit for those sites to calm down.

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        #4
        Some help for red spots

        Hello Hlawman,
        I have been getting those red spots too. My Dr. actually recommended a hemorrhoidal cream to help alleviate the redness. He got that tip from a patient who is a nurse too. That does help. It takes a few days but lessens the length of it. Hope that helps you.

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