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Does anyone have experience with IV Doxy? My Dr wants to get me started on it and I am a bit concerned. He initially wanted me to do a midline catheter, but it is my understanding that Doxy is very caustic and cannot be administered that way. When I called and brought this point up, he said a midline is fine but if I prefer a PICC, I can do that. That made me feel a little uneasy with this Dr - am I overreacting?
Also, even through the PICC, I am nervous about somehow burning the area where the PICC dumps the medicine.
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I have experience with IV Doxycyline administered through a PICC line. I haven't had any complications so far. And the Doxy is doing its job really well.
The tip of a PICC line ends in a large vein above the heart where the blood runs very fast. That way the risk of tissue damage is minimised.
I think the selection of the right catheter also depends on how long your course will be. I also have Doxy administered through a short infusion cannula in my arm occasionally and my veins are fine. Thrombophlebitis may occur if Doxycyline is given over prolonged periods of time. For a short course a midline will generally be fine, but for longer treatment a PICC line is better.
Best wishes,
Notti
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Haley
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Doxy can be caustic, but was very helpful for me. The PICC or the port will allow your veins to survive these medicines.
The port is a bit more invasive, but probably more durable in the long run. I had a port for 5 years and regret taking it out, but I knew I couldn't keep it forever.
The PICC is not as invasive and would probably not stay in as long. Also, it may be more difficult to take showers etc. I could take a shower and swim when I was not accessed.
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I wouldn't worry. You probably aren't going to feel comfortable with any of the process but once you have it in, it will be second nature. I'd get the PICC. I did IV doxy for 2 yrs, with no problems.
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When I was prescribed IV Doxy, I was told it was caustic to the veins. My doctor advised getting a port which is what I did.
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