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StephN · 11-27-2005, 11:14 PM

I am only doing the light massage to open up the lymph collection areas, and some special breathing to move the lymph along. The therapist also does a more complete massage to help open all my lymph pathways.
The lymph networks sit just under the skin and on top of the muscles. So deep massage is not necessary to move the fluids. This is a very important, but little known system of our body. It is our lymphatics that work with our immune system to clean out anything what can make us sick or infected. A clogged lymphatics system is like vacuuming with a full bag in the canister.

Tomorrow I have an appt with a lady who fits the glove and will check my sleeve for proper fit.

As to the feeling of "fullness" in the upper arm - my therapist told me that we will begin to FEEL something happening even before it is really measurable or felt by the therapist. So they depend on us to clue them in on where the fluid may be forming.

Glad my condition is able to raise some consciousness among you ladies. I, too, am 5 years out and thought I was getting off scot-free on this side effect. Yeah, right!

11-27-2005, 11:14 PM	#11
StephN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Misty woods of WA State Posts: 4,128	For now ... I am only doing the light massage to open up the lymph collection areas, and some special breathing to move the lymph along. The therapist also does a more complete massage to help open all my lymph pathways. The lymph networks sit just under the skin and on top of the muscles. So deep massage is not necessary to move the fluids. This is a very important, but little known system of our body. It is our lymphatics that work with our immune system to clean out anything what can make us sick or infected. A clogged lymphatics system is like vacuuming with a full bag in the canister. Tomorrow I have an appt with a lady who fits the glove and will check my sleeve for proper fit. As to the feeling of "fullness" in the upper arm - my therapist told me that we will begin to FEEL something happening even before it is really measurable or felt by the therapist. So they depend on us to clue them in on where the fluid may be forming. Glad my condition is able to raise some consciousness among you ladies. I, too, am 5 years out and thought I was getting off scot-free on this side effect. Yeah, right!