got a fill - OUCH on my port! input?

[lovecats85 2]

Everytime I've gotten a fill the needle pain is just a little prick and no big deal, right. But I got a fill today and it hurt like the dickens when he put the needle in, and it's still hurting hours later. The nurse says sometimes they pinch a nerve. Has anyone else had this pain after a fill? It's driving me nuts. It's not the worst pain I've ever had, but it's noticeable pain!

[beachgirl 2]

I got my 2nd fill today and he hit it first time but I do have a bad soreness where he put the needle in. They use the same needles as my Dad use to use on the farm to inject cattle, so I guess that's why it hurts. Hope your feeling better very soon.

[Elisabethsew 50]

It seems strange that they would hit a nerve but I guess anything is possible. I've had 3 fills and all were uneventful. Try putting some ice on the port and taking some tylenol.

[lovecats85 2]

well, I woke up this morning and I feel fine now. I don't know what happened. I guess it's over now. I hate getting fills - something always happens where I never feel quite right for a day or two after getting one!

[DrewsLou 3]

Lovecats! Your poor thing! I've been a bit sore after a fill for a few hours once but vy the next day it was gone. Glad your feeling better!

[K@t 38]

I have only had 1 fill and it was PAINFUL!! It burned really bad for some reason. I'm sticking to the theory that the benedine got on the needle prick. I'm getting a 2nd fill soon so we will see if it was just a one time thing.

["Just" Paul 1]

My doc gives the area a numbing shot first... then he inserts the fill needle, and I never feel it at all.

Usually a little sore for a day afterward, but nothing notable.

Hope next time goes better!