Post-PICC left arm pain

[Nyxie63]

I had a picc line in my left arm from June 10th through August 22nd of this year.  During that time, I had pain in that arm (inside of the upper arm and armpit), but was assured by my doctor that it was first from the insertion and then from overuse and to rest it.  The pain ranged from a dull ache to a sharp pain (particularly in the armpit area) and would occasionally radiate down the left side of my chest.

Since the picc has been removed, the pain has continued to occur, more so when I use the arm.  I'm also having aching pain in the left shouder and left side of my neck, as well as having patches of reduced sensitivity.  The arm is not swollen or discolored and there doesn't seem to be any loss of mobility or strength.  

It took 4 tries for them to insert the picc because it kept "catching" on something and I'm wondering if they didn't manage to damage something in there.  

I've talked to my doctor about the residual pain and she suggested it might be "phantom pain" from having the picc and didn't care to pursue the subject further.  I don't buy into that as the inside of my arm and armpit are tender to the touch.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what this might be or how to go about getting it diagnosed since my dr seems to think it's all in my head?

Thanks in advance. :)

[Nyxie63]

Ok, after some investigation, figure this is probably phlebitis.

Will be running it by my neuro when I see him on the 18th, just to rule out any possible nerve damage problems.