Arm paranoia
I have been absolutely paranoid about my right arm since surgery, thinking I would get Lymphoedema. Today I saw my physio at the hopsital for my post radiation arm measurements and I was so happy tha...
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yes, thankfully people do get onto massage early, and learning how to drain lymph, plus moisturizing does help to keep skin supple, protected and lymph moving. i had a " bad " experience. something i have to live with. i think was in denial and not coping with everything, plus did not know where to turn for help. my GP did not know a lot and the physio i had was not so helpful. i also did not know how to ask for help perhaps?
i too am in a good place, having met some great people where i volunteer; also a new male friend after 10 years single. i too want to travel. i have done a few trips the last couple of years. also this site has some amazing people.
i do have discomfort at times... but i am careful now.. and do my own massage and have had laser. i understand the anatomy and physiology of the lymph better, so i can work with my body and not against it. there is ageing coming into it too...
one day at a time.. all the best.. love kathy. OOXX