picc line

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.

I had a picc line 6 years ago when I had meningitis. I had it for two weeks I had no problem with it.

thanks. Mine would stay in up to a year, hence my concerns over risk of infections and thrombosis.

I have one now but most likely only need it for a short time

My friend had one and despite his very lousy condition he didn't get infected by it (he is very prone to infections). He had it 3 months.

Do you still have the PICC line if you got it?

please DO NOT quote ANY SELECTION of my post. thank you. have a good day.