PICC line and PICC covers

Hi there, had mine in since 29/6/22.didn’t hurt and the experts were very reassuring I even dosed off . 
slight pull but very minimal 

doesn’t hurt 

I was recommended a Picc cover from Amazon . Here’s the link 

and I find it very helpful and I also double wrap with cling film before I put the cover on for double protection..

hope this is helpful and all the best you will be alright. 
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Hi , I am due to start my chemo in two weeks and had a picc line put in two days ago . I was dreading it , managed to get myself into a very anxious state before it was done . The nurses were brilliant , explained everything , and were very reassuring . There was no pain from the procedure and apart from some slight soreness from a little bit of bruising all is well . Too soon for me to say how it is long term but the experience of it being fitted was fine . I was so relieved it wasn’t the nightmare I had made it out to be in my head . 
hope all goes well for you x

I had a PICC in for about 6 months, honestly didn’t hurt but so much easier for treatments and taking blood. I then got out onto a Hickmans, they make everything so much easier. Just be brave xxx

what is a Hackman please?

It’s similar to a PICC just bigger and gets put in your chest. I had to have mine as I needed a stem cell transplant 

I have had a PICC line since my 2nd treatment. No problems to date. A district does the flush when I am not going to the hospital for treatments,  However I now go weekly. My shower cover is made by Limbo.  Recommended by my hospital. Better than clingfilm. You can get it on prescription.  Make sure you get the right size. 8 weeks on still OK and easier for treatments and taking blood

Meant to say district nurse

Thanks didn’t realise I could get it on prescription, is that through my GP?

 Thanks 

Yes through your GP