Cording (post-mastectomy)
Can anyone tell me how they have managed cording? I have a pretty bad case in my left arm -- it starts in my armpit and goes all the way down to my wrist, and also down my chest. When I twist you can...
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Hiya
If you have any local physio's that specialise in lymphodema treatment, they usually have knowledge of AWS treatment and have lasers that can also help.
If your in Adelaide, I can recommend mine?
But dont try physio's in general as its not a widely known or recognised ailment.
I had a bad experience, as orginally i could not get an appt with my physio as they were so busy, so tried finding a short term option, but he did not acknowledge the condition and was really rude and unprofessional by stating that my arm restriction was caused by lack of correct exercises after surgery! Outrageous and arrogant thinking.
anyway i eventually was able to get an appt with the right people.
I found the taxotere chemo, restarted the cording problem for me after being free from the condition for a couple of months, and i had 2 cords in the armpit with one down to my thumb which was really uncomfortable.
Just to confirm my physio's use laser and massage to help relieve the symptoms
goodluck, Bardoe