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Riduculous and frustrating! ***Rant warning***
I'm ten months post surgery, four months post chemo and finished rads at the end of May. My health has generally improved--I don't feel 'sick' any more, but I'm struggling with lymphedema in one 'foo...
Hi Zoffiel
Do you have a masseur near you ? Hopefully one that has studied some remedial work as well. You need help to get the cording 'cracked' (your physio should do that easily) and then if the masseur can use some silicone Chinese cups (and bio-oil) to get the fluid on the move you will get a lot of relief from the lymphoedema. Hubby did learn to use them and that was great but with his dementia that option is lost for me - I don't know your circumstances but perhaps that is an option ? I can put you in touch with a supplier of the cups - they are in Melbourne but you can order on-line like I did).
Good luck
Summer :-)
Do you have a masseur near you ? Hopefully one that has studied some remedial work as well. You need help to get the cording 'cracked' (your physio should do that easily) and then if the masseur can use some silicone Chinese cups (and bio-oil) to get the fluid on the move you will get a lot of relief from the lymphoedema. Hubby did learn to use them and that was great but with his dementia that option is lost for me - I don't know your circumstances but perhaps that is an option ? I can put you in touch with a supplier of the cups - they are in Melbourne but you can order on-line like I did).
Good luck
Summer :-)