Lymphedema Treatment

Yes we do but at the health care system i go to alot of the Doctors don't know hardly anything about lymphedema. It has been an uphill struggle since diagnoses. I learned alot fast, and been told by Doctor's I was wrong, turns out they were. Have had to file complaints against a few. It's crazy!! Yes we do but at the health care system i go to alot of the Doctors don't know hardly anything about lymphedema. It has been an uphill struggle since diagnoses. I learned alot fast, and been told by Doctor's I was wrong, turns out they were. Have had to file complaints against a few. It's crazy!!

I've had lymphatic massage and a compression garments for my left arm to help with my lymphedema. »Interestingly enough, it was my osteopath who started loosening some on my arm and pectoral muscles that did the best job of all. I was an inch bigger in the upper arm before I saw him a few times and after a few weeks both arms were back to the exact same size. Now I wear my compression garment only for airflight. What a relief and do I need to tell you it's not very sexy during summer time! LOL Typically using lymphatic massage or compresion garments. Garments are offered FREE through http://crickettsanswerforcancer.com
Yes. I said FREE! :) Good luck!

Sentinel node dissection reduces the rate of upper limb lymphedema, but the following breast irradiation brings with it an increased rate of breast lymphedema, which is more difficult to manage because of the absence of a muscle pump to aid in the draining of affected areas, the difficulty in providing compression, and the severe risk of recurrent infection (delayed breast cellulitis). Currently, there is no cure for lymphedema.
Lymphedema can be treated in several ways. Mild lymphedema can be treated by elevating the affected limb and the use of compression bandages. More severe lymphedema requires additional wrapping and is treated by lymphedema specialists. Exercise is also part of both prevention and treatment of lymphedema. Fortunately, lymphedema is less common due to the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy, which reduces the risk of lymphedema developing.

Watch a video about lymphedema and lymphedema treatment. http://www.cancerquest.org/lymphedema-introduction
Read about lymphedema treatment. http://www.cancerquest.org/treatment-for-lymphedema