Hello,
I had a single lumen line placed beginning of January when my chemo started but after one week they could not extract blood. I had a chest X-ray which showed the end of the line had kinked back on itself and I had to have it replaced the next day. When they pulled it out the nurse mentioned to her colleague it was very long which probably explained why I was having weird heart palpitations since the initial placement. They placed a double lumen line and has been no problem up until today. I went to hospital for my usual line flush/bloods and it was flushing beautifully but could not extract blood. I then had to go down for yet another chest X-ray and I am now waiting to hear from the doctor to see if it’s in the right position.
I’m wondering if this is normal to potentially have a third replacement and if anyone else has experienced this? I’m usually fine with any treatments but having the picc placed was quite traumatic for me. I’m very worried about maybe having to have a third one done.
Thank you!
