The doctor is pretty indifferent considering risks. He prefers picc line mainly because I can do it at home ( hospital is risky since I can pick up more infections)
Said if something happens I can always go to ER.But I'd rather make a healthy risk - benefit assessment.
Benefits:
Faster treatment, because high dose antibiotics
Risks:
Picc line infection
thrombosis
Bad reactions (I suffered Herxheimer reactions from oral antibiotics)
possibly worsening a heart condition & affecting liver and kidney function
pains from the line itself (already struggling with pain management)
Since I don't know anybody personal who had a picc line inserted, I would appreciate feedback and experiences. Thank you.
Last edited by Anonymous37810; Feb 08, 2016 at 08:14 AM.
Reason: forgot to add im interested to hear if anyone experienced enbolism&thtombosis from picc
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