My catheter for Provenge treatment keeps staying clogged even after clot blocker is used.

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quincy17

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Posted 9/18/2013 7:22 PM (GMT 0)

After three flushes and one procedure the only thing that opens my catheter is clot blocker but that is only for a short time as I have over active platelets. Will I have to get a new catheter or is there another option that one of you Guys know of. I really don't want to go through that pain again . . . Q

pepsiguy

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Posted 9/18/2013 11:05 PM (GMT 0)

While I have the experience with provenge I didn't need the cath. Wish I could help you with that. I got some inexperienced nurses or so they seemed on my last infusion and that was no fun. After 5 or 6 sticks they got the IV going. Good luck.

Kurt

quincy17

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Posted 9/18/2013 11:20 PM (GMT 0)

Yah Kurt,
after seven years of blood draws my veins have too much scar tissue to take the big gauge needles. Sure hope this works this time . . . Q

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