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sallyw
12 years agoMember
Low level laser for Lymphoedema
Has anyone tried low level laser for the treatment of Lymphoedema? I had a lumpectomy on 10th July followed by an axcillary clearance on 25th July, 2013 (29 nodes removed only 1 with cancer). I hav...
Deanne
12 years agoMember
My Lymphodema specialist physio has been using the laser on a hard area of seroma with some success. It is greatly reduced in size over a couple of months. She recommends the use of compression sleeve for a couple of hours a day to reduce the chance of Lymphodema developing in my arm. She also regularly measures the arm to check for early signs of a problem developing. I have had some increase in the fingers due to fluid retention, a side effect of some chemo drugs.
Massage, exercise and drinking plenty of water are also important. Only wear the sleeve when you are active, walking is ideal.
Hope this helps.
Deanne xx