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Last night took my 8th forteo shot, this was 1st time it hurt going in and bruised bad! still hurts, any concerns or just a local reaction?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Bruised: Very likely a local reaction but please bring that to your doctor's attention.

Answered 11/15/2015

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