Need for Lyphodema Arm sleeves
I don't actually know who needs these sleeves. Is it potentially anyone who has had a Mastectomy? Or only those who had axillary clearance? I've had both. I have been measured for Lyphodaema with ...
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Dear @Abbydog
I had seventeen nodes removed, got lymphoedema about 7 months after surgery. While I'd naturally prefer not to have it at all, I found it easier to cope with while handling everything else than getting it when (cross fingers) breast cancer was well and truly in the past! I assume it's a matter of pressure on remaining lymph nodes, they may just get overused and pack in! It's not common to happen years and years later but can occur. Numbness around the axillary clearance area is normal and can take a while to improve - digging around messes up some nerve endings but they can and usually do recover. If your measurements are normal, you may not have lymphoedema or may have a very mild post surgery effect that will sort itself (that's quite common). I have had one bout of cellulitis in eight years - beware manicures! I am sure the salon was perfectly hygienic but cuticle work may have let in some germs (particularly on the tram home!). I'll stick to pedicures from now on. I have never had problems with cuts, scratches (have two cats!) - but I do clean anything promptly. Otherwise I have no discomfort, no stiffness or heaviness and I use my arm normally. But the compression sleeve keeps the fluid in check and keeps my arm stable so I wear it most days. Best wishes.
I had seventeen nodes removed, got lymphoedema about 7 months after surgery. While I'd naturally prefer not to have it at all, I found it easier to cope with while handling everything else than getting it when (cross fingers) breast cancer was well and truly in the past! I assume it's a matter of pressure on remaining lymph nodes, they may just get overused and pack in! It's not common to happen years and years later but can occur. Numbness around the axillary clearance area is normal and can take a while to improve - digging around messes up some nerve endings but they can and usually do recover. If your measurements are normal, you may not have lymphoedema or may have a very mild post surgery effect that will sort itself (that's quite common). I have had one bout of cellulitis in eight years - beware manicures! I am sure the salon was perfectly hygienic but cuticle work may have let in some germs (particularly on the tram home!). I'll stick to pedicures from now on. I have never had problems with cuts, scratches (have two cats!) - but I do clean anything promptly. Otherwise I have no discomfort, no stiffness or heaviness and I use my arm normally. But the compression sleeve keeps the fluid in check and keeps my arm stable so I wear it most days. Best wishes.