neck pain

Hi alsopkj

I think I would phone our helpline staff and see if they have heard of that before 0808 808 0000 or your GP . The team that installed the picc line might be able to give you more information . I certainly would not leave it just because someone dismissed it . 

Seems reasonable to want that checked out .

Court 

Thanks Court! Will do. I’ve now a face to face clinic appointment tomorrow not a telephone consultation as ongoing side affects may delay my next session or chemo may be reduced  so I’ll mention it then also. 

How did you get on ? Hope it all went ok .

Court 

Hi Court. The picc line nurse came to see me before and during my chemo session as I queried whether the line may be pressing  on a nerve. I had an x-ray and although there was slight swelling on my arm, no blood clot was evidence and I was advised to see my GP. I started taking co-codomol instead if paracetamol a few days ago and this eases the pain better in the mornings. It seems that I  have pulled a muscle perhaps. My picc line was not flowing well initially and I was at the hospital for 6 hours in total! 

Six hours is such a long day !!!

So pleased it was not a clot and they sound as though they have checked you out thoroughly .

Glad you got better pain meds too. Whilst it’s a relief to know there is no clot you don’t want to have any additional pain either .

Take care ,

Court