[Sheila]

Time after time we go into the hospital for scans, tests etc. We have to be vigilent about no needle sticks or B/P on the affected arm due to risk of Lymphadema. I talked 3 local hospitals here into ordering LYMPHADEMA ALERT bands, that they place on you when you go to the hospital....they are fluorescent colored (neon pink) and are a recognized warning to leave that arm alone. They are plastic just like hospital ID bands...and the best is they show up even in dark rooms as at night when the nurse comes in to take your vitals.... They are also useful in surgical patients who can't speak up when they are anesthetized. Also useful if you are traveling alone away from home, in case of an accident or sudden illness. They are really excited about them here...seemed like a no brainer to me....with malpractice suits the way they are...it is just an added protection for us as patients.
Might be time to talk to your local hospital or clinic and get them to use them if they aren't already.