Lymphedema garments in the heat grrrr
Spent a good 10 mins in the Cairns heat putting my garment on today, only to realise at the last minute that it was inside out grrr It is a soft seamless one so didn't realise until the very end that...
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Great, thanks for the updates and info ladies - forum always a font of knowledge and support. Thanks @soldier_Crab for the facebook link and @mum2jj for the info.
Yes, my lymphedema therapist has shown me several exercises to be performed 3 x times a day (bit difficult to try and find a quiet spot @ work to do for 10 minutes - sometimes I lock myself in the toilet !) along with self-massage once daily for 10-15 minutes.
My physio has also recommended a night garment now (will speak about that at my appointment next week). More additional costs - grrrr.
Up until a few weeks ago, there was some reduction in the swelling overnight (I always keep it elevated) but that is no longer the case.
Just cannot believe the huge change in such a short period of time.
My physio said it could have been something as simple as a mozzie bite, small scratch etc even though I am vigilant with my hand sanitizer !
Enjoy the w/e ladies.