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N112b
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Hi,

I have had my PICC line now for 6 months, my whole arm has now started hurting from my shoulder to my wrist. It's like a deep dull ache, almost feels like bone pain. They gave checked me for a blood clot, which whilst I already had a blood clot given to me by the line this scan did not show any new ones. My nurses have said it doesn't look like infection and could be muscular. 

Has anybody had something similar? I'm probably just beiing paranoid but I'd really like to make sure it's not something untoward.

Thanks for any help!!

  • Hello N112b

    I'm sorry to hear that you're having some problems with your arm that could be attributed to the PICC line. It sounds as if it's very uncomfortable for you. 

    I don't know if we've any members who have had similar problems but hopefully if we have they will post to share their experiences with you. 

    Do keep your nurses updated with what's happening with your arm so that if there are any concerns they can act quickly to check those out. 

    If you'd like to speak to one of our team of nurses for some advice and support you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

    I hope things settle and improve for you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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    Hi, I hope you are well. I am searching the internet and found your post because my husband had a PICC line inserted that caused blood clots and three months on is still in agony with his arm. I was wondering if you managed to get and answers or if you have found any improvement with your arm.

     

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