PICC LINES / IV ANTIBIOTICS
- Jessica Devine
- Aug 2, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Christina and I both had stomach issues, so our doctors felt it necessary to do this approach to drive down the infections so that we could get to a natural protocol. Many do just fine without needing this approach.
"I had a picc lines for about 7 months and it helped tremendously. Please know that you need to learn about how to keep it clean and flushed. I found a picc line cover to be very helpful."
-Christina
"This option isn't for everyone, but some Lyme patients end up needing this route. I personally had PICC lines for 18 months. Other than that, I have used all natural treatments with success and continue to heal. I have no regrets. "
-Jessica
Here is some information we gathered on this subject:
There are options for protection during day. You must keep lines secure and dry. Nurses will provide a netting type option as well for you.
This is the one that worked for shower. Best I found. I bought on Amazon. Keep arm down while showering. The others I bought leaked and you must keep dry.
HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH INSURANCE DENIALS AND GET YOUR DOCTOR'S ORDERS APPROVED
WARNING if you use Rocephin (aka Ceftriaxone)
PICC LINE NOT FLUSHING
(Advice in comments found here)
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