Topic information for: Lymphedema
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Lymphedema? Can anyone please explain how to get the swelling down for better quality of life?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I had the same thing and I was advised to go to physical therapy. I did and it was one of the best things I did. Swelling is gone and I have full range of motion in my arm again. I even had some cording which they took care of too. Your doc can write the order so your insurance picks up the...
Comment 2I had the same thing and I was advised to go to physical therapy. I did and it was one of the best things I did. Swelling is gone and I have full range of motion in my arm again. I even had some cording which they took care of too. Your doc can write the order so your insurance picks up the bills. Please go see physical therapy it will help. Let me know how it goes...praying for you.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Traci, mine gathered on the front and back of my under arms, my bra contribute to some of the swelling.exercise is a must and gently learn go rub your area like you are moving it downward and across the chest. Exercise is a must
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Have any of you done acupuncture after a mastectomy with lymph node removal?
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Stage 2A Patient-
anonymous
Stage 3A Patient
I go every two weeks but my acupuncturist doesn't put needles in the effected arm. He puts them everywhere else and it does help. I usually feel great after getting it done.
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anonymous
Stage 2B Patient
Becky, that is a tough one. Four years ago I had acupuncture following chemo, rads and bilateral mastectomy to relieve peripheral neuropathy, but I did not have nodes removed at that time. The acupuncture helped the neuropathy a lot, but I don't know how it would work with node removal.
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Has anyone gotten lymphedema? What are the first symptoms? Thanx
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Jayme, I hope this doesn't happen to you. It is managable. I looked up symptoms and urge you to contact your oncologist and surgeon if you suspect this.
Take care, SharonWarning Signs of Lymphedema
A heavy or achy feeling in an arm or a leg. This includes unexplained pain, throbbing or...1 comment 2Jayme, I hope this doesn't happen to you. It is managable. I looked up symptoms and urge you to contact your oncologist and surgeon if you suspect this.
Take care, SharonWarning Signs of Lymphedema
A heavy or achy feeling in an arm or a leg. This includes unexplained pain, throbbing or aching especially in the “at risk” limb.Tingling or “needles and pins” sensation in the at risk limb.This can also include unexplained shooting pains through the limb.
A tight sensation in a hand or foot.
Noticeable swelling in an arm, leg, hand, or foot. Swelling in the arms, hands, fingers, shoulders, chest or legs. The swelling may occur for the first time after a traumatic event (such as bruises, cuts, sunburn, and sports injuries), after an infection in the part of the body that was treated for cancer, or after an extended (more than three hours) airplane trip (due to the sudden change in cabin pressure).
Transient swelling. For example does the at risk limb suddenly swell for a short period of time and then go back to normal? This might well be a warning sign the lymphatic system has been compromised. This type of swelling might be unexplainable, it just “happens.” without apparent cause. This swelling can be very gradual or can happen suddenly.
Decreased flexibility in the hand, wrist or ankle. This can include unexplained stiffness in a joint.
Shirt sleeves or pant legs that feel tight, any difficulty fitting into clothing in one specific area.
Such changes as a ring or bracelet that are too tight or a shoe that is suddenly too small.
Skin that “pits” or “dents” with finger pressure or skin that feels “tight”. This might include any changes in the texture of the skin as well. Skin that looks shiny, has fewer folds.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I have it, can be very painful. I wasn't aware of this until after I got it my hand and arm swell almost everyday, I can no longer wear my wedding rings on my ring finger. Therapy helped but couldn't stand going three times a week and have it compressed all the time it's just to hot. I have...
1 comment 1I have it, can be very painful. I wasn't aware of this until after I got it my hand and arm swell almost everyday, I can no longer wear my wedding rings on my ring finger. Therapy helped but couldn't stand going three times a week and have it compressed all the time it's just to hot. I have learned how to deal with it. Good luck
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What are the best treatments if a person develops lymphadema after mastectomy?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2007
There are CLT's Certified Lymphedema Tech.'s who work with patients who have this. There ia also a National Lymphedema Network a patient can talk to others and get good information about treatment. Here is the link.
http://www.lymphnet.org/resourceGuide/resourceGuide.htm
Good luck and take...
Comment 0There are CLT's Certified Lymphedema Tech.'s who work with patients who have this. There ia also a National Lymphedema Network a patient can talk to others and get good information about treatment. Here is the link.
http://www.lymphnet.org/resourceGuide/resourceGuide.htm
Good luck and take care, Sharon
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I lost about 14 lymph nodes in surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago and my doctor referred me to a physical therapist for the area. I noticed that full extension of the arm (like overhead when I am stretching, for example) isn't possible. Just a tightness. My surgeon told me that lymphedema isn't as...
2 comments 0I lost about 14 lymph nodes in surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago and my doctor referred me to a physical therapist for the area. I noticed that full extension of the arm (like overhead when I am stretching, for example) isn't possible. Just a tightness. My surgeon told me that lymphedema isn't as problematic as people once thought or continue to tell women. She said therapy and compression are best, but really it's not harmful, just uncomfortable if it even happens.
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Does anybody with lymphedema ever travel by air?
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Stage 1 Patient-
anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Yes Shen is right. It's always best to use a compression sleeve when traveling on a plane.
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anonymous
Stage 3A Patient
I think they have to wear a compression sleeve. I was told to wear one even though I don't have lymphodema in order to prevent it from developing because of the pressure changes during a flight.
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I'm status post bilateral mastectomies and in the process of chemotherapy. My cancer is stage two and had 10 lymph nodes removed. I have lymph edema. My question is that I really want to run in the future. Is that ever going to be possible???
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anonymous
Patient
After I recovered from mastectomy And a miscarriage i walked -jogged- 3 miles every day. Then I was able to run 3-5 miles for the countdown to my chemo even that very morning before I received chemo I ran , my mantra was "screw u cancer , not gonna stop me".... Now im almost 6 weeks out of...
3 comments 1After I recovered from mastectomy And a miscarriage i walked -jogged- 3 miles every day. Then I was able to run 3-5 miles for the countdown to my chemo even that very morning before I received chemo I ran , my mantra was "screw u cancer , not gonna stop me".... Now im almost 6 weeks out of chemo but still getting Herceptin I'm back to running 3 miles everymorning "slow but steady " .. And i do strength training exercises , eventually I hope to train for a triathlon I'm no athlete by any means im just not gonna b taken down by this crap not gonna stop me ! You will get your running stride again , one step , one boob , at a time ;-)
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Yes! You can do anything you work hard enough to do. We have cancer it doesn't have us. We have to be smart but we can do and be what want.
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How do patients deal with lymphedema?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my lymphedema therapist. I go twice a week for manual drainage and she breaks my cords (tight like tendons created by scar tissue) I also wear a sleeve and glove a few hours a day, when exercising, flying, lifting anything heavy, being in the heat. I wear a compression bra also....
Comment 0I LOVE LOVE LOVE my lymphedema therapist. I go twice a week for manual drainage and she breaks my cords (tight like tendons created by scar tissue) I also wear a sleeve and glove a few hours a day, when exercising, flying, lifting anything heavy, being in the heat. I wear a compression bra also. I had 18 nodes removed in my armpit so I am at high risk. I am SO LUCKY because I have the top therapist trained in Germany. Therapy SHOULD NOT hurt!
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I have lymph edema and want to look into lymph drainage massage. Has anyone tried this? Or other options for reducing/preventing lymph edema?
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Stage 2A Patient- View all 6 answers
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
There is a website that is for those who have it and tells you how to do the exercise and gentle rubs use to relieve swelling.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
I had that done for a month or so-it really really helped..
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Had lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes removed last Thursday. Surgeon says not to worry about lymphedema, but I do since I'm a side sleeper, possibly affecting the circulation in the arm. Anyone have any thoughts on the risk?
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anonymous
Survivor since 1998
Ask your doctor to write a script for you to see a lymphedema therapist. She will evaluate you and show you how to prevent any problems
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
I think it is fantastic to be proactive and responsive to your body needs. I has 4 sentinel lymph nodes removed. To prevent any problems, I do not let anyone poke needles in my arm on the same side as the sentinel nodes. Around week 3 post-op i felt some fingers go numb. Surgeon said it was...
Comment 3I think it is fantastic to be proactive and responsive to your body needs. I has 4 sentinel lymph nodes removed. To prevent any problems, I do not let anyone poke needles in my arm on the same side as the sentinel nodes. Around week 3 post-op i felt some fingers go numb. Surgeon said it was normal and should pass in a couple of days. It did. My sentinel node arm doesn't feel the same, but its because it not. But I too will always have a conscious awareness about the arm and always keep my eye on lymphedema. Knowledge is power!
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Why am I having this excruciating arm pain?
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Survivor since- View all 4 answers
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I also had cording, a year after radiation was over. Gentle stretching helped day to day pain. The cording went away after about 6 weeks. Good luck I think this is more common than anyone tells us.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I have lymphodema and cording under the left breast and radiating all the way to my fingers ! The pain is terrible, but I have to continue to due the exercises from my therapist or won't be able to move it!
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