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SandyBB · 02-21-2006, 08:14 AM

Val, I have had full blown lymphedema in my affected arm - had nodes removed and radiated and developed it after a bad cat scratch. I have been told by my specialist to always wear a compression sleeve when doing any type of exercising. I think this would be a good idea in your case.

02-21-2006, 08:14 AM	#7
SandyBB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 25	Consider using a compression sleeve Val, I have had full blown lymphedema in my affected arm - had nodes removed and radiated and developed it after a bad cat scratch. I have been told by my specialist to always wear a compression sleeve when doing any type of exercising. I think this would be a good idea in your case.