Re: Lymphedema Issues
Oh 2senuf - that sucks. It sounds uncomfortable.
I wonder if the pressure is too tight, after all the lymph vessels can only process so much fluid and yours in the right arm are already compromised.
I have heard of surgical intervention for lymphedema that is just being introduced. I'll post some articles for you.
I had an amazing team of physical therapy doctors that specialized in lymphedema. I had axillary web syndrome - the arm doesn't swell - just the lymph vessels. They popped up in the front side of the elbow like guitar strings. It hurt like the dickens and I could not straighten my arm. They got me straightened out fast - lucky me!
Have you talked to your medical team about the feeling of your circulation being cut off?
Perhaps your insurance covers a massage therapist who is experienced in lymph drainage? This is a very light, extremely slow technique. The therapist can help direct the lymph fluid to other areas where the lymph system can process it.
I'm so sorry you are stuck being a one-armed bandit. Ah, the joys of cancer treatment - I hope you get relief quickly.
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GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
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ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
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