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IrvineFriend · 07-02-2013, 06:49 PM

Hi there,

I would get a referral to a lymphedema specialist. Mine started with a spider bite (by the way, a good many cases start with just a bug bite!) and then progressed. I'm careful with my arm, especially cuts, etc. The specialist will give her exercises to do to prevent it and if there is any swelling beyond the bug bite, will fit her with a sleeve, etc.

Anyway, I am back to playing tennis but switch between arms.

-Julie

07-02-2013, 06:49 PM	#11
IrvineFriend Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine, CA (Southern CA) Posts: 414	Re: Help with Lymphedema Hi there, I would get a referral to a lymphedema specialist. Mine started with a spider bite (by the way, a good many cases start with just a bug bite!) and then progressed. I'm careful with my arm, especially cuts, etc. The specialist will give her exercises to do to prevent it and if there is any swelling beyond the bug bite, will fit her with a sleeve, etc. Anyway, I am back to playing tennis but switch between arms. -Julie __________________ Julie Live in Orange County, CA Diagnosed with DCIS Oct. 2012 Bilateral Dec. 19, 2012 IDC, ER/PR-, Her2+++, Grade 3 Stage IIIa 15.6 cm 4/14 nodes + macrometastases First thing each morning, I try on my bathing suit. Then, nothing worse can happen the rest of the day.