Hello group, I have been on iv roceph twice daily for 11 days, along with valtrex 4x's daily.
A week after the Picc line I've started to experience dull aches on the left side of my chest. When I mentioned this to the doc he stated it was the meds working on the lyme.
Could it just be the Picc line or am I paranoid? The doc did not seem concerned.
Forgive me for not putting the under the Roceph posts, too much brain fog, could'nt find it !
Thanxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by char (Member # 8315) on :
We have had picclines before.
I think you should have it check out ASAP.
May be a herx in the surrounding muscle. But you need to be looking out for
infection or a possible blood clot I am not a dr., maybe something else
Better safe than sorry-you are not a wimp. We here have learned you really have to advocte for self and be pushy if necessary.
These picclines are a big help, but you don't want to mess around with any discomfort because it is a line into the heart.
Let us know.
Char
Posted by typhoon_sheri (Member # 10325) on :
Hi char,
Thank you, The discomfort is not there all the time and it does not keep me up through the night. Maybe 4 or 5 times throughout the day.
I have no fever or trouble breathing. Because of the weekend (of course) I will call my doc tomorrow.
Posted by iceskater (Member # 8655) on :
Check in with your physician. You did not mention if the line was inserted via left or right arm to see if it is line related. I would also examine the insertyion site for redness, swelling. Report anything abnormal to your doc in the am. Good luck!!!!
Posted by typhoon_sheri (Member # 10325) on :
Hi iceskater, PICC is inserted in rt arm. No swelling or redness.......Just a mild discomfort one in a while.
Thanxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by pomegranite (Member # 3339) on :
I have a port and am doing IV rocephin. I too started to have chest pain on left side after about the same period of time into my tx. Mine turned out not to be a problem with my port (I'm three months into the tx now and on and off have this sx). But of course you should check it out to be sure. I
did go back to my surgeon for reassurance. I offer my experience to ease your mind somewhat that someone else has had a similar experience. It is always importnat to be diligent tho! I encourage you to get all necessary reassurance that this is not a problem with your line.
Pomegranite
Posted by typhoon_sheri (Member # 10325) on :
What type of test do they perform to see if the line is OK ???? MRI, chest x-ray ????????
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
Sheri, Was the picc inserted under flouroscope or a chest x-ray taken after placement?
(I may have missed if you've mentioned.) If not you could get a chest x-ray to check that it's placed correctly.
I have heard of people that need to have the line pulled back a fraction of an inch to avoid irritation.
Just a thought, if you hadn't. I'm not sure what other tests would be helpful.
I hope you get answers and feel better soon.
Posted by savebabe (Member # 9847) on :
My friend had similar symptoms while on IV rocephin. Unfortunately it turned out to be gallstones.
Posted by typhoon_sheri (Member # 10325) on :
I did have a chest x-ray after the line was inserted.