Clinical Trial for Lymphedema - Flexitouch

[vlcarr]

Sharing this information I picked up at the hospital on a clinical trial for the Flexitouch system. I am not eligible--you need to be 6 months out of treatment. My surgeon is going to try and get this for me anyway. Below is a link to their site and a YouTube video I found about the woman who designed the system.

If anyone has used this please let me know.

http://www.tactilesystems.com/flexitouch/index.html?gclid=CP3Xzv-X7KACFUxc2god1z6u0g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXvhzpSjOUk

[Pam P]

Vicky - I have a flexi touch. I used to use it - but now it's packed in my closet. I guess it was too much hassle or I was too lazy to use it. One thing I didn't like was the vest doesn't fit me well & guess that was the best they could do in sizing - maybe it's better now. My lymphedema therapist recommended it get one maybe 4 years ago. She says it's the only pump device that is effective & safe. She actually now works for flexitouch company here in Minneapolis. Other than the ill-fitting vest using it was a comfortable experience, but it takes 30 minutes and I would get antsie having to lie in one position for that long. If I ever get into trouble with a big flair up in my arm I'll use it again if needed. They are very expensive, but my insurance paid for it.