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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My original garment was a Jobst which was for my arm only.
Due to the increase in the swelling I was then recommended to get a full arm with half hand glove (comes to the knuckles) and this brand is Mediven.
Both of these were measured and ordered by my physio(s) & took about 7-10 days.
Thanks @"Soldier Crab" for that information - I also got that from the BCNA website in their lymphodema fact sheet.
I work part time (4 days per week at the moment) and my husband has a full time job. We are not concession card holders, would not pass the means test however it is so frustrating when you go to claim on your private health insurance (w extras) and are told that it is a "medical aid" and garment(s) not covered, nor the device to fit it. Each time I attend the physio/laser treatment I get $25 back from the health fund and out of pocket expense is $90.
This bc stuff is a trial without worrying about the additional expenses, I would much rather focus my energy on my health :#
Due to the increase in the swelling I was then recommended to get a full arm with half hand glove (comes to the knuckles) and this brand is Mediven.
Both of these were measured and ordered by my physio(s) & took about 7-10 days.
Thanks @"Soldier Crab" for that information - I also got that from the BCNA website in their lymphodema fact sheet.
I work part time (4 days per week at the moment) and my husband has a full time job. We are not concession card holders, would not pass the means test however it is so frustrating when you go to claim on your private health insurance (w extras) and are told that it is a "medical aid" and garment(s) not covered, nor the device to fit it. Each time I attend the physio/laser treatment I get $25 back from the health fund and out of pocket expense is $90.
This bc stuff is a trial without worrying about the additional expenses, I would much rather focus my energy on my health :#