Lymphoedema and recurrence fears
Hello everyone. It has been ages since I have posted. Since this site was re done I no longer got notifications, then 2 major surgeries in 2016 and life kind of took over. I was diagnosed with Lymph...
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I like the Lymphediva products and am hoping it might be an option for me once things are back under control. :)
Just wondering if anyone has had experience with the Caresia Night sleeve (which looks a bit like a huge oven glove / sleeping bag for your arm with special inserts that provide pressure to stimulate fluid)? As my skin didn't react well to the previous bandaging I'm currently trialling this product with my physio to help reduce the swelling. It is pretty comfy to wear at night (though still quite hot), but seems to be helping - but early days yet. Am keeping my fingers crossed (when they're not too swollen ;) ) that this will help get the measurements right down. Am eternally grateful to my physio that she is determined to find what will work best for me and seek out different solutions.
Like @mum2jj I'm pleased that there is a conversation happening about this issue as it is something those of us unlucky to develop it unfortunately need to manage constantly and there seems to be little understanding of the condition, even in some medical quarters.
Just wondering if anyone has had experience with the Caresia Night sleeve (which looks a bit like a huge oven glove / sleeping bag for your arm with special inserts that provide pressure to stimulate fluid)? As my skin didn't react well to the previous bandaging I'm currently trialling this product with my physio to help reduce the swelling. It is pretty comfy to wear at night (though still quite hot), but seems to be helping - but early days yet. Am keeping my fingers crossed (when they're not too swollen ;) ) that this will help get the measurements right down. Am eternally grateful to my physio that she is determined to find what will work best for me and seek out different solutions.
Like @mum2jj I'm pleased that there is a conversation happening about this issue as it is something those of us unlucky to develop it unfortunately need to manage constantly and there seems to be little understanding of the condition, even in some medical quarters.