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Jane221
7 years agoMember
Hi @Nadi, I'm so sorry that you've developed lymphodoema on top of everything else. I have been managing my lymphodoema now for a few years and I have to say when it was first picked up I was a mess, it really felt like the last straw. It's now something I accept but still really wish I didn't have to. I have it in my hand and arm and wear a compression sleeve almost continually now and see a specialist physio once a month for a massage and to use their pneumatic compression sleeve. Both of these things relieves the build up of fluid and tension in my arm, which can get really tight and sore. In between visits I do self-massage, elevate my arm as much as possible and do some arm exercises. Exercise, especially waterbased like @Zoffiel suggested, is also great and I need to try and do that more often. I do find the compression sleeve and glove very effective so hopefully that will help you too. Best wishes, Jane xx