I had a picc line installed about 5 weeks ago after spine surgery. I ve been doing a lot of sitting around recovering. Just today, I noticed when I take a deep breath I have pain on the left side of my chest, the side that my picc line is in. It s never bothered at all before, and was x-rayed 2 days ago and found to be in the right spot. Could my pain be from the picc, Oxycoten, or from the other antibiotic I m taking?
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Chest pain is not in relation with PICC line when it is in right spot.* Oxycodone is associated with shallow breathing as side effect which may aid in chest pain* Antibiotics usually are not culprit.* Other reasons should be evaluated as bronchitis / back pain radiating in front / others Hope this clears your query. Welcome for any further doubts. Thanks for using Chat Doctor .com & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Wishing you fine post-operative recovery. Regards dear take care.