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magicmum
14 years agoMember
Who me ?
"Come back for another scan, there's a grey area"
That was just over 4 weeks ago, and I thought "who, me ?" I was so sure it was just a bruise from when I had fallen some weeks before, and then the...
LisaG
14 years agoMember
O Julie - so sorry to hear of your IV problems! I sooo know what you're going through. My veins play up every time... I am a Warfarin patient and the nurses draw straws for who does my blood tests, especially now my best arm (the right) is out due to the lumpectomy. I asked for a PICC line for chemo and though it is uncomfortable, at least my weekly blood tests are easier.
Do you have many sessions to go? Perhaps you could request a PICC line? Keitha - the slippery elm bark powder is working well. It tastes much better with a big spoon of honey in it and I am finding my indigestion problem is easing with a daily dose of this natural remedy :-)