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  Joe Vainella Hello. I'm new to this community. Recently had malignant node removed from groin.  Now foot and leg swollen. Have compression garment for day and wraps for night, along with massaging exercises to try to redirect the lymphatic system. Anyone with a...  moreHello. I'm new to this community. Recently had malignant node removed from groin.  Now foot and leg swollen. Have compression garment for day and wraps for night, along with massaging exercises to try to redirect the lymphatic system. Anyone with a similar experience? Does this "treatment" ever end?  

  • June 25, 2012

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist Hi Joe, it sounds like you are doing everything right in order to control your lymphedema, however, this is something that you are always going to have to manage. You will learn along the way just how much or how little your leg can handle when it comes...  moreHi Joe, it sounds like you are doing everything right in order to control your lymphedema, however, this is something that you are always going to have to manage. You will learn along the way just how much or how little your leg can handle when it comes to compression. Keep it up, you are doing great work!  

    • June 26, 2012
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