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Do you have lymphoedema?
The ALERT (Australian Lymphoedema Education, Reseach and Treatment) team at Macquarie University are looking for people living with primary or secondary lymphoedema to complete an online survey which...
Lymphodema is so daunting at first and I spent so much money on garments, some used and successful some not so much. With lots of different treatments, I found the blow up pump machines the absolute best, hired from my lymphoedema physio, I would watch TV, let the machine do it's magic, then wrap my arm.
I now pretty much have it under control and I use the comfiwave sleep compression every night and at this stage this is all I need. Even if my arm looks normal, I wear it religiously.
Another bit of advice, you can claim the cost of your garments from you Private Health Cover if you have it, not a lot but better than nothing.
I am thinking of trying a pump too. I am seeing my lymphoedema therapist in a few days and will discuss it. I am claiming my garments through the EnableNSW.
