Hepatitis C Support Group

Yes, that's normal. My injection site marks can last for a month or more.

But, I would always encourage people to call their doc, just as you have done.

haha i did the same thing as you because my packet from "be in charge" said that if that happens to contact your doctor immediately and then when I did she said it was normal. Something that helps me is to inject the shot slowly, apply the bandaid and then rub the area so that the interferon doesn't pocket in that spot causing redness, and eventually bruising. A diabetic actually told me that handy advice, and it works!

Rubbing the area with a clean ice cube before the injection seems to help too.

yep... i have two spots i can use on my stomach... its funny especially when i get out of the shower i have two dark pink circles on me. i should sharpie smiley faces on them huh... :-p yea its definatly normal.

LOL, many "report immediately" symptoms are normal, but we do the right thing & report.
I don't have after rings or patches, it may be a skin type issue, or I'm just insensitive.

the bruise from my first shot lasted 5 weeks, the bruise from my second shot did too
by the third shot i learned how not to leave a bruise, but still had a reddish spot for several weeks

unless it looks like a blood blister or something under the skin i wouldn't worry about it, but you were right to call & check!

very normal. May stay for almost two weeks. Not to worry

after my turned red, for two weeks they turned like a bruise for a week

Little hickey marks...I still have six of them on my tummy.