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Janny54
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8 years ago

Would like some advice.

Hi All

I am wondering if anyone could give me a bit of advice. My left arm  ( the side I had my Operation ) since Saturday seems to be a bit swollen. I did  clean windows and other house work Saturday. We have painters in.

My question is Should I go to the GP or my Surgeon if I think it needs looking at. I am at the Oncologist Thursday for another Chemo.

Hope you are all doing OK


Regards

Jan. xx

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    Janny54
    Member
    8 years ago

    Thank You Ladies.

    I went to the GP yesterday. She thinks it could be the start of Lymphoedema. Am to keep an eye on it. Will see the oncologist this morning and let him have a look. I actually think its not as bad this morning. But that could be just wishful thinking on my part.

    Best Regards

    xx

  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    8 years ago
    Agreed, the sooner you get on to lymphoedema the better. The thought may scare, but the reality, if treated early, is manageable. Cellulitis (is the skin red at all?) is potentially serious and needs to be treated (antibiotics) straight away. It may of course be neither but don't take any risks. Best wishes. 
  • Zoffiel's avatar
    Zoffiel
    Member
    8 years ago
    Get in and have it looked at. Which is a pain in the backside, but you do not want lymphoedema, or cellulitis, at this stage. Or ever.
  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    8 years ago
    Have you a breast care nurse? Speak with her if you do. Othetwise ring the surgeons rooms asap. It could be lymphodema. They should be able to organise an appropriate referral. Your GP could possibly do this too but don't delay seeking help. If lymphodema it needs to be sorted quickly.