Sore Port!

[Linda Harrison 0]

Hi! Has anyone ever had a problem with their port (and it not be anything serious)? Mine has been really sore, irritated, and swollen for the past 3 days. It usually can't be felt too well, but now, it feels like it's really close to the skin cuz I can feel it pretty darn good. It isn't red or anything, but I've been worried cuz it's never really bothered my like this before, and I've had it for 1.5 years so far. Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you

[chichigirl 1]

I've had my port and band since 2/2002, no problems ever, just an overfill once, but that's it.

Could it be you banged against something without realizing it. I don't mean to insinuate that you're clumsy or anything, but sometimes we bump into or bang something like a door against ourselves and don't give it a second thought. The fact that it is not red is a good sign. What about heat? When you touch the area is it warmer over the port than the area surrounding the port? Heat is also a sign of infection. Also you may want to check your temperature, if you have an infection, there may be a low grade fever.

If it doesn't get any better really soon, I would call the doctor. You don't want to take any chances.

Hope you feel better real soon.

Cindy