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Re: swollen hand and arm due to bug bite
Sarah, as has been said, this is not petty at all and needs treatment so not become chronic. Cellulitus I have mild lymph edema and was given massage by some one especially trained. I am not sure a physical therapist is the right person. At any rate, I saw an MD who specializes in this. Once when I got too much sun exposure and my arm got irritated and swollen she put me on Cipro an antibiotic. I carry it with me on trips now just in case.
Debbie has made some very good suggestions and advice. Massage and sleeves are very specific and should be monitored by someone knowledgable
Wishing you well. Keep the faith
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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