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Now her arm is so large that she said it "weeps". I've never heard of this. Can anyone tell me if that's really bad, or is she just in need of therapy.
LR, it sounds like both (bad and in need of therapy). It sounds miserable and it needs treatment before an infection starts or permanent damage is done. There is a lot that can be done for lymphedema, but not just any provider knows how to handle it.
Right now she needs to get a referral, asap, to a certified lymphedema therapist who will know what to do, and will teach her how to care for her arm. She should be able to get the referral from any of her docs, but an oncologist or surgeon should definitely know where to refer. She should not settle for less than a certified therapist. Most are also physical therapists or occupational therapists. Does she live near a decent-sized city?
Please let us know how she does, okay?
Debbie Laxague
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