portacath info
Hi everyone, I had a portacath inserted about 3 weeks ago for IV anti-biotics and will be restarting chemo next week. Last night area around poratcath was very sensitive and I had a stinging sensat...
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Hi Janette
i also had a portacath. Initially when it was inserted it was sore for about a month. Mine was very prominent to which the staff loved but I hated it. I had it in for 18 months and was "aware of it" the whole time. I couldn't bear having seat belts on it and even some clothes annoyed it. They can move and they can get infected so voice your concerns to the staff. They will be able to tell if there is a problem. And just a hint, put some emla cream from the chemist on it about 2 hours before they are going to access it. Good luck with it all. Karen xox