Port

aneffie53 · November 9, 2005

I'm about 2 1/2 months out and am having alot of trouble with my port area. I went into the doctor last week and his partner believes it is the rector muscle that was damaged during my first fill. But I'm not so sure. The soreness when he examined me was closer to the middle of my belly. But today the pain felt like I was being stabbed right by my port, and it is very sore around it. Don't know what to think, it's more like the doctors are patronizing by saying it will get better in it's own time but it really hurts. I can't stretch at all and even walking at times is painful, getting up and down is painful. I've been applying heat as suggested, but nothing is making it better. And it feels hot to the touch today so I am worried.

My question is, is there a test that can be done to check the port or the surrounding muscles? Has anyone had this, or know what it could be?

the best me · November 9, 2005

And it feels hot to the touch today so I am worried.

Hot to the touch sounds like a possible port infection. Second opinion? Hound the docs...port infections are nothing to play around with.

Anwyn · November 9, 2005

Are you running a temperature at all? That would be a good indicator of an infection. I agree with Kathy - I'd make them keep a very close eye on you. I might even see your PCP to get another opinion.

aneffie53 · November 9, 2005

I'm going back to the doctor today. It was suppose to be for a fill, but at this point I'd rather they figure out what is going on in my belly. No temp, but I have been feeling run down with a constant headache. I took the day off to rest and nap.

mousecrazy · November 9, 2005

I sure hope you are okay. Let us know. Cindy

flower · November 9, 2005

how was your muscle affected any pain hotness redness sounds like trouble

aneffie53 · November 11, 2005

Went in and the doctor still thinks it's the rector muscle. He thinks a blood vessel got damaged with the first fill and I had bleeding behind my port. I really don't understand how this could cause as much pain as it has, but he says it's not unusual to be very painful. In fact he gave me additional pain meds. Kinda funny he asked if I needed more and I said that I hoped not, but got them anyway. He wants to give it another week, and then get a sonagram if it is still painful. Anyway I got a fill, which was good since I had gained 2 lbs. My first fill was only .5cc and not nearly enough. This fill was very easy it went right in and I got 1.2cc. The site is still very sore, but no more stabbing pains.