Occupational Therapists
I would like to meet up with fellow OTs at the conference. As a profession I believe we have much to offer, especially at Early Diagnosis stage and at the 'juggling treatment and work' stage. I hav...
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Hi Mich,
Lymphodema is a curse. I was encouraged to do alot of self massage, with a bit of help for hubby, early on in my recovery. Then I started to swim. This has really helped to keep the curse away. Sadly my husband also has chronic lymphodaema in his face ( after a shaving cut), aggravatied by too much trumet playing, or going to the dentist or sunburn. He can look like Shrek at times! Which makes me Princess Fiona. Best to keep on top of the curse with lifestyle modifications and early massge intervention if you can. Keep your weigth down too. I am sure you will be better behaved that my husband!
Do I sound like an OT????
Hang in there!!!
CheersFiona