picc

so, i'm getting a picc line#picc and i'm pretty nervous (i looked it up and saw all the bad things that could occur first) and have some questions for those who have them or who have experience with them.

1. i'm a full time manual wheelchair user. i read that you're not supposed to be doing much with the arm its in and i'm wondering how they'll affect each other? 2. what is the process like? and what is recovery like?

also, are there any covers you'd recommend?

How do yall deal with an itchy PICC line dressing? I'm using the most hypoallergenic sensitive skin option my Homehealth Pharmacy has, I'm on high doses of antihistamines, and I use cold packs to take the sting out of the itch. But it's still awful. I've had it since Dec 2018. Thanks yall!! #picc #PiccLine

Today I saw my doctor and I was hoping to get my Picc line out but I will have it for another 2 months. Has anyone had their Picc in for 8 months? I have had some bad side effects from the antibiotics and now he’s adding a neurological med for my brain fog and I have gained a total of 18lbs since being diagnosed. I know I have lymphatic problems but has anyone else have an issue with weight gain and lymphedema?

I know it will get better in time and that I have to stay strong. We are all strong, stronger than we know