PICC line

Hi Yorkieman 

Ive never had one but I do have friends that did…. ( Too many…) 

Best in your non dominant arm 

Best wishes 

Thanks for your response

Hi Yorkieman I had a PICC line fitted. They put it in my right arm due to me being left hand. I had a sleeve on prescription, which you put on so you can have a shower, you could ask your team about getting one.

Ray.

Thanks for your prompt response.

Hi Yorkieman, I had a PICC line for about 5 months. I didn't have a choice of arm as they picked the best vein for use. Turns out it was on my dominant side. It didn't interfere with my ability to do anything. I was given a shower sleeve on insertion day which was great. All the best, Tina

Thanks for your prompt response. 

Had a PICC line inserted myself this week.

They choose the side which is not affected by Cancer.  I am right hand dominant but because the Breast cancer I have is in the right side.. I had to have the PICC line on the left..

The main thing to remember is once the line is in.. take care of it  :  by which I mean be careful when you are attached to anything (check the line is not under tension and when having treatment ensure your arm is straight and not pushing on the line)

Ensure it is always covered so that it cannot be pulled out.  (You can buy PICC covers online which help)

It isn't painful to have inserted.. it can be sore for a few days afterwards.

I had my first Chemo yesterday and with the PICC line it was easy peasy.. 

Good luck and best wishes

keep well

Thanks for the advice and assurance. Good luck to all.

Had the procedure done last Monday by a expert nurse at Leeds, it was entirely painless. Bless the NHS.