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I just got my picc line on thursday afternoon and so far so good, but about an hour ago I got a sudden sharp pain in my chest where the line goes to. Has anyone experienced this? is it normal to have discomfort when you first get it? pleaseeeee give me some advice! Thanks so much!!

Hi Sar, I have had pic line in chest twice. I never felt any pains with it. And I kept hem for 2 months.

Honey, please contact your doc.

Good luck.

Hugs

Hi Rob,

I have had mine since the end of March. I was very sore and bruised for the first week. I never had any sharp pains though.

You should call the doctor who put it in and let them know in case they need to do an x-ray to check the position.

I had to do that once when the home health nurse couldn't get my blood drawn from it.

Take care and let us know what happens?? Good luck

Sheila

Thank you so much for the quick responses..I talked to my doc, but of course the pains stopped before he called me back. He was glad to hear that they had stopped and he said to put a heating bad on the area on a low setting for 15 mins..and still no pains. He said if the pains come back to go to the ER and to call and let him know..so keep your fingers crossed that they dont come back!!!

Fingers crossed and praying for you.

Hugs

<crossing fingers> I hope all goes well Rob.

Please keep us updated and just know we are here if you need us

Sheila