How annoyed am I? Apparently I am an anomaly as my portocath has a blockage near the bottom that cannot be dissolved by anything. So much so that my TAX2 appointment yesterday, meant that nurses from EVERYWHERE ‘had a go’ and nothing worked. So today I went back and had a PICC line fitted for my treatment. (Any help in how to care for a PICC line in between district nurse dressing changes and flushes, would be greatly appreciated)
So I have a redundant powerport that they’re scratching their heads about…
Still, TAX2 down - I’ve either one more or four more to go, dependent on the scan after TAX3… can I have CT fluid put in a PICC line?
Hope everyone is as ok as can be!!!
J xxxxx
Sorry can’t help but bumping for you
Linda
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Poor you, that’s rubbish. After all the hassle getting the thing inserted the last you want is for it to turn out to be useless. Mine is a total swine and has got more and more reluctant to bleed, but fortunately it still allows input. Just as well, have 16 more Herceptin to go.
Hi Poannie,
Sorry to hear about the Powerport. I have a PICC and it’s been trouble free.It looks bulky below the elbow strapped to inside of lower arm with waterproof dressing.I haven’t had to do anything in between weekly flush and chemo every 2 weeks. They take the blood tests from it, don’t feel a thing. Chemo is quicker than with a cannula, no messing about poking for veins each time. Also if you should need anti-biotics at any time they go through the PICC and get straight into your system.
Just have to cover it up in the bath or shower. You can get special waterproof sleeves, but I just wrap my arm in cling film and secure it with micropore. Works for me. I’m really glad I had the PICC.
Good luck with yours.