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Thanks Merilla, my lymphedema well under control once the Occupational therapist got me sorted. I can't emphasise enough about seeing a correct person. My Occupational therapist told me that not all "oncology massage therapists" are properly qualified. Not sure if you are public or private? I saw a private OT to start with, but that got expensive. As I had had my radiation through the public system I was lucky enough to be seen by a brilliant Onclolgy occupational therapist. I would actually try calling and Occupational therapist first and asking if they are lymhedema trained. Sorry to sound like a lymphedema know-it-all, but have been down a hard road and have learnt a lot about the correct treatment. Hopefully your's is not lymphedema, but if it is, it is manageable.
Good luck ;)