I had one, it had to be moved every 3 days

A pic line is for extended use. Something must have been wrong with yours TexasMS.

I personally haven't had one yet but in January I should be starting Tysabri & will have one put in then.

Yes to Picc line. I am a nurse and put them in a few times a week. It is put in the crook of your arm and can stay in for along time. You will have to change the dressing as directed. It is not a big deal and will make your life so much easier. Good luck.

My PICC was better than being stuck every 3 days, but it wasn't perfect either...it was close to a bundle branch of nerves and caused me alot of underarm pain.

How long do you expect to need the infusions? Perhaps a midline would work...it's similar to a PICC but the line is not as long, does not extend up as far, so less chance of nerve pain. It all depends on how long though...good luck.

I am guessing that what I had was not a pic line

WHEN I WAS ON THE IV STEROIDS I HAD A PIC LINE PUT IN BUT THAT WAS ONLY FOR ONE WEEK .I WILL NOT TAKE IT AGAIN I FEEL THEY'RE SO BAD FOR US.I TAKE LDN NOW AND IM FEELING OK.

I had one a couple of months ago my veins do not cooperate at all. It was so easy and do not know why I will endure the endless sticks and bruises again, if having one is a possiblity.

We aren't sure how long I will need to do the therpy on a weekly basis. I also worry about the possibilty of infection and hurting myself with the line in. I'm a teacher, and I have no intentions on stopping work, I worry about all the germs I'm exposed to and the kids...the bump into you, you into them, that sort of stuff. I'm thinking about giving it a few weeks, maybe four, and see how my veins hold up. I the nurse that came this week to start my IV suggested a PORT,I know that is very different. She said she doesn't know how cooperative my veins are going to be with weekly treatmemnts. Great...huh.