Well, it was a good run, but after 4 weeks* of periferal lines, my perimedic friend is having real problems administering my IV set. (Administered at home because I am 3 hours away from Lyme doc)
Those veins she once described as "springy", "compliant", and "pliable", are now "resistant", "squirmy", and "diffusing".
Has anyone experienced a sudden change in veinous characteristics?
Any thoughts on PICC lines versus ports?
Do I just need better parenting skills to whip defiant veins in shape?
*yes, I know four weeks is not long...I'm a newbie...
Posted by scorpiogirl (Member # 31907) on :
Hi
I don't know anything on the veins issues... but if you search in the old posts I have written in detail about the pros and cons of Hickman, Port a catheter vs Picc Line.
All depending on your lifestyle and how long you are planning to stay on IV. Good luck!
Posted by jlp38 (Member # 27221) on :
Yes I think so. I've done a lot of IVs and it's weird how the best veins for IV all of a sudden don't even seem to be there (my doctors words).
Posted by MattH (Member # 30846) on :
One of the Ozone enthusiasts I have read says that veins will give up. He says they do with drug addicts all the time. He suggests lots of lemon juice that apparently strenghens the veins.
All the Best, MattH
Posted by Hopeful in Holland (Member # 34304) on :