Has anyone else experienced a spike in their Blood Pressure following starting Chemo and having a PIIC line fitted?
I’ve never had high blood pressure before - always upper end of normal. During surgery and first chemo BP was OK if elevated due to the situation.
Had a PIIc fitted prior to second infusion which had to be adjusted a few days later as it was too far in by heart and causing issues. Then I developed a chronic headache that paracetamol didn’t help. Occurred to me to check my BP and it was much higher (like 30 basis points) averaging 150/105.
Spoke to chemo doctor who referred me to GP. Now monitoring 3 x daily and recoding for review with GO Tuesday. Not dropping back down so I expect to start medication.
i can’t find anything inline but wondering if this is just stress of the situation and a coincidence or could it be related to the PIIC or the chemo drugs (Paclitaxel and Carboplatin)?
Hi SarahO
I did not have a PIC line for my chemo but also had carboplatin and paclitaxel.
I am sorry to hear that your blood pressure is causing concern but it is good that you are monitoring and getting it followed up with GP.
From my own experience paclitaxel can affect blood pressure. For me it dropped but my CNS said that it can effect it either way.
Hope that you get some clarification from your GP and medication sorted, if needed.
Jane
