Remedial Massage with a Portacath
Just wondering if anyone here has any knowledge about having a remedial massage with a portacath. I am very tight across my upper back/shoulders and getting mild headaches. I don't have lymphoedema thank goodness. I am on Herceptin and Letrozole and am not sure if they could be causing the headaches. It has occurred to me that a massage to loosen things up may give an answer and make me feel a whole lot better. Do any of you lovely ladies know if it would be safe and do you know if using a sports orientated massage therapist would be ok? I am starting to feel a little grumpy and fed up. :/
Massage
I know that in general, massage is okay. However...every year at work we get a week of being spoiled which includes a 15 minute massage. I missed it last year as I was on sick leave but it turns out that it is happening on Monday and it goes against the grain to give up a massage. However, I don't want to cause any undue upset to the lymphatic system. It's usually the neck and shoulder area that is covered. From those of you who are well-versed in lymphoedema issues, are there any guidelines as to what to tell the person to avoid...or should I just not do it?