I am having the funniest issue with my Picc line. Sometimes it is absolutely fine, and sometimes it runs very slowly. My LLMDs office is planning a flush this week, just to be safe, which I really appreciate.
But I am mystified.
Wouldn't a clog cause it to run slowly all of the time?
My crazy theories include: 1. It runs slow after I overexert my arm (e.g., lifting too much. I run around with my 30 pound daughter a lot, lifting groceries, etc.) 2. It runs slow when my apartment is cold (which is quite often) 3. It runs slow when I am anxious, so everything is tense
Anyhow, if anyone has had a similar experience, let me know. Thanks!
Posted by atheana (Member # 14273) on :
Hi, I have line in my arm(4days in 3 days off). This week has been horrible.
It's been going in slow and very painful around the wrist and upper arm.
I am having therapy of the same are because they think I have tendonitis.
I have also,had burning all over (especially on my lips)while the ceftriaxone is going in.
It worries me that I am destroying my body with this stuff.
Atheana
Posted by mazou (Member # 15319) on :
Wow, Atheana, that sounds horrible!
I had mine flushed today. They put some anti-coagulant in there and let it sit for about an hour. It is much better, and running almost like it used to. Roto rooter, as the pharmacist put it.