Mary Beth CameronI'm looking for more information about Lymphedema, I had a lyph node removed from under my arm 3 years ago and I'm having alot of swelling in arm and across my breast. I was told to wear a compression garmet I died for a short time but them just did not... moreI'm looking for more information about Lymphedema, I had a lyph node removed from under my arm 3 years ago and I'm having alot of swelling in arm and across my breast. I was told to wear a compression garmet I died for a short time but them just did not want to wear it any more. I noticed that my arm is very swollen at night or at the end of the day. any suggestion or a place I can look up more information to understand?
I would recommend you to wear the compression garment. As of today lymphedema unfortunately can not be cured only managed. If it is untreated, it can progress rapidly. If you want some info, on my website I have information for women who... moreHi Mary Beth,
I would recommend you to wear the compression garment. As of today lymphedema unfortunately can not be cured only managed. If it is untreated, it can progress rapidly. If you want some info, on my website I have information for women who had/has breast cancer. You can read it here: http://www.healingtouch.pro/mldandbreastcancer.html
If you have more question, feel free to e-mail me.
I would recommend you to wear the compression garment. As of today lymphedema unfortunately can not be cured only managed. If it is untreated, it can progress rapidly. If you want some info, on my website I have information for women who... more