PRRT Question

Posted by fraaseo @fraaseo, Aug 14 1:16pm

For those of you that have already had PRRT, was it done through a PICC line? Was it inserted the day before procedure or day of?
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tgsenn70 | @tgsenn70 | 5 days ago

In reply to @lu7 "@tgsenn70 I had 6 infusions. No problem. They monitor closely for any kidney issues." + (show)

@lu7 thank you!

vinnie694 | @vinnie694 | 4 days ago

In reply to @tgsenn70 "@vinnie694 did you have kidney damage as a result or side effect?" + (show)

@tgsenn70 As far as I know from the way I feel and the scan tests, I do not have any kidney damage, prior to, during, and after the infusion you are on a amino acid drip to help prevent damage to kidneys and other organs.. But there is that risk..

tgsenn70 | @tgsenn70 | 4 days ago

In reply to @vinnie694 "@tgsenn70 As far as I know from the way I feel and the scan tests, I..." + (show)

@vinnie694 thank you!!

zacharycat | @zacharycat | 3 days ago

PRRT might contribute to vein damage. Waiting for PET scan now, and its been harder for them to do IV injections since the PRRT. However with so many other things going on it would be hard to pinpoint any one cause.

sophiarose | @sophiarose | 2 days ago

In reply to @zacharycat "PRRT might contribute to vein damage. Waiting for PET scan now, and its been harder for..." + (show)

I was told PRRT flattens your veins
I always had bad veins
I bring those instant hot compresses
They are a life saver the veins pop right up from the heat