Picc line

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I now have to have a Picc line fitted so worried as it can cause blood clots heart troubke ? I 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    No fret not! I sadly had 2 one after the other. First one bled so was removed, second one was V uncomfortable and caused me blisters!  So from then in I had cannulas which wasn’t great ..I’d rather have had the PICC I can assure you! Best wishes! 

  • I.had a PICC line for 4 months.. I felt a bit strange fir a few days after insertion then it was fine, didn't notice it. Lots of people have them.and don't get bloods clots so try not too worry xx

  • Try hard not to worry (easily said I know), it’s very rare to have serious complications. Some people can’t get on with it but most are fine. I had one for 6 months, it was a bit uncomfortable for a week but then was fine, it makes blood tests and chemo so much easier though if you can get in with it. If the hospital doesn’t give you a waterproof cover, get one, I bought one off Amazon and I also bought a couple of pretty picc line covers too. All the best x