Swelling in port arm

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cate342
cate342 Member Posts: 3
edited June 2014 in Recommend Your Resources
I haven't been on the board much & can't find this. Has anyone else experienced swelling in the arm where a port was inserted? My arm was ok the first 3 weeks, then started swelling so now I can barely bend it, hard to comb hair, wash face, etc. Am getting tests done on it tomorrow.
Has anyone experienced this and if so, was it successfully treated?
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  • clrzink
    clrzink Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2006

    I had this problem. I had a catheter instead of a port. It caused a clavical blood clot and had to be removed. I was in the hospital for 5 days to get the blood safely thin enough. I recommend that you elevate your arm immediately and go to the Dr. as soon as possible, just in case this is what you are having. Good Luck!

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  • Kansas123
    Kansas123 Member Posts: 2
    edited December 2006

    Had this problem -- port caused blood clots and had to be removed. I am still on blood thinners to keep clots under control. Been a real hassle because I've had to postpone reconstruction until clot problem is alleviated.

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