Picc Line

Twirly 1 month ago

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Hi I’m currently having chemo through a picc line, past few days I’ve experienced pain around the line entrance in my arm, told the oncologist and he said as long as it’s flushing fine then it’s okay, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

Kareno62 1 month ago

Hi Twirly I found that it felt like it was digging in a bit so the nurses padded the dressing out a bit more next time I had it flushed? Are you close enough to pop into the chemo unit when it’s next open to ask them to have a quick look at it?

Take care

Karen x

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AlbaH 1 month ago

Hi, not sure if it’s what you’re experiencing, but I had pains a couple of times, caused by the clips on the Picc line being taped down too tightly after flushing and pressing into the skin. Extra dressings really helped!

AlbaH

Twirly 1 month ago in reply to Kareno62

Thank you Karen, luckily I’m having bloods done on Monday, so will mention it then, was just a bit concerned that it was hurting so much after I’ve had it in for a while.

Twirly 1 month ago in reply to AlbaH

It’s mostly sore and sudden sharp pains, will mention it on Monday when I get bloods done.

AlbaH 1 month ago in reply to Twirly

Definitely worth mentioning and hope it can be sorted easily. Take care,

AlbaH