so standing in the kitchen tonight and could feel something trickling down my arm so looked and my picc line had started dripping blood as I must of have caught it or something. Completely panicked and out of control had to drive 1 hour and something minutes to the musgrove park hospital In Taunton as I thought I was slowly bleeding to death so got to hospital and they dressed it and cleaned me up. Apparently this happens.... with picc lines . who knew xxxxxxxxx
Poor big Shaun xxxxxx
Very nice to hear from you. I am glad you were able to get to the hospital and get things fixed. Standing in the kitchen though, is a good sign. Were you cooking? Sending warm wishes for a good night's sleep after the unanticipated hospital trip. x
no washing up lol xxxxx
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Glad you are home now. Emergency room trips are always very upsetting one way or another. I assume you are in the UK, so it is pretty late. Just a very long stressful day for you, but you got it done!! Sleep well. x
Gosh, that is scary for you . You are one tough cookie to drive yourself to hospital My respect. I send you my kindest thoughts and prayers right now.
It sounds like you live vaguely in my area....I live in south west UK not far from Glastonbury. Been to Musgrove a few times for various probings and proddings!
Wishing you get a bit of peace and some easier times now, Shaun. I'm glad things got fixed. Blessings xx
OH you poor thing! I hope you are feeling mentally and physically a bit better now. Sofa and biscuits for the rest of the day. Of course, I blame the washing up. I think you should be exempt from all washing up from now on. In fact, all forms of household chores and if anyone complains, point to the picc with a knowing look. (By the way, I would have totally freaked out too - I am glad you had big fella with you. I think I should get one of those, just in case!) xxx
wow that must have been scary , but at least you know now , thinking of you , sending hugs too (((())))
picc lines are a nightmare. Glad you're sorted out
what's a picc line??
It's a tube which is inserted into a major vein (either through the arm or the chest) to administer drugs. Often for chemotherapy. They can be a bit of a nightmare for bleeding and for infections but if you have poor veins then they're really effective.
goodness what a nightmare, hope you feel better today…..best Wishes and glad to hear all resolved….Mutley
OMG! That sounds pretty scary. Take it easy today, in fact you should be taking it easy everyday now! Been thinking of you. ❤️
I had the same but thankfully I as in hospital! But I think I must have somehow closed the clamp accidentally while my feed was running through it,at least I HOPE that’s what it was! The nurse didn’t bother to explain!! Just cleaned it up, so I,m praying it doesn’t happen again🙏These picc lines& Hickman lines are scary, I absolutely hate them👹
So scared 
Really scared at worsening symptoms
Hospital admissions
Feeling ‘crap’
Lost, Worried, Scared. (35yo M)
