I have IBC

Sue, Thank you for all that important information.  I will start tonight on the brushing of the arm.  I don't  have full movement and have a cording scar under my arm which is like a rigid tight band that has healed and stuck there.

You have made me enthusiastic with hope that I can stop the lymphadema.

I'm not sure about the Arimidex as just lately I have been having some heart palpitations while watching TV at night  and I'm ending up feeling really ill from it all but not sure what's causing it.   I have taken my arimidex 5 hours later than usual tonight to see what happens.

I already have a very active life with lots of people visiting all the time, I play the keyboard and my husband has a dance band that I kind of manage and organise all the songs and sheet music for the guys.

I will try the pillow to hold my arm up in bed.  I was given a pillow in hospital for this purpose but  wondered how it would go with me turning over at night..

Strangely enough, I haven't cried since I was diagnosed, I don't know why as I get emotional just watching sad movies or thinking of my pets who have passed on.  My aim now is to have as much fun  as I can while I can. 

Thank you Sue for your input, it has really inspired me to get out that brush.

Love Wendy