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NanaH123
Member
5 years ago

Lymphadema and arthritis

Hi I have Lymphadema in my arm and hand after breast cancer surgery. Lately I have experienced numbness in my left hand at night as my arthritis has flared up in the hand/wrist. Can I use voltaren on that hand? I wear a sleeve on the left arm. I am due for a new sleeve soon. Joss
lymphoedema
post-surgery
side-effects
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    5 years ago
    Are you wearing your sleeve at night? If so, you might see if removing it makes any difference. If not, I agree with @Abbydog about seeing your GP, just to check what the problem is. I too have left arm lymphoedema but no arthritis in my hands. Best wishes for a speedy resolution. 
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    Abbydog
    Member
    5 years ago
    Sounds like a very annoying problem.
    You probably should see a doctor.
    Could it be Carpal Tunnel? For the numbness, not the arthritis.
    I do hope you get some relief soon.