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  Sandra Banning To therapists and patients- has anyone seen or experienced petechiae or purpura on a lymphedema limb? On my right arm I've had moderate lymphedema for many years- in the last few months I have been experiencing petechiae (pinpoint bleeding under the...  moreTo therapists and patients- has anyone seen or experienced petechiae or purpura on a lymphedema limb? On my right arm I've had moderate lymphedema for many years- in the last few months I have been experiencing petechiae (pinpoint bleeding under the skin) and extreme sensitivity to minor trauma which also manifests this way, and really they don't go away. My therapist is puzzled, she has never seen this, she is still doing research. None of this on any other body part, my platelet count is normal. Help if you can! Thank you
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  • August 14, 2015

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist sounds like there could be too much pressure in that area. Are your garments fitting properly and not rubbing or folding? Is she using deep manual techniques in these areas? Are bandages rubbing or too tight? Just some ideas!

    • August 18, 2015
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  Sandra Banning Having a bad day! My left arm has it's custom glove and sleeve, and is pretty much normal now. Now wrapping my right arm, and I'm just sick of it!!! Probably another 4 weeks of wrapping before I am measured for a sleeve and glove for that arm. Just being...  moreHaving a bad day! My left arm has it's custom glove and sleeve, and is pretty much normal now. Now wrapping my right arm, and I'm just sick of it!!! Probably another 4 weeks of wrapping before I am measured for a sleeve and glove for that arm. Just being crabby and whiny about the whole thing today. I feel like running down the street screaming, unwrapping as I go... Thanks for listening.  

  • August 25, 2014

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sandra, you can vent any time! We are here for you and will keep encouraging you to not give up! The end of treatment is near! You can do it!!!

    • August 28, 2014
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  Sandra Banning Apparently I still don't know how to spell BREAST!

  • August 6, 2014

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  Sandra Banning I am currently undergoing treatment for lymphedema on BOTH arms after 3 occurences of breat Ca over a 20 year period. I'm finished with wrapping one arm, and have received my custom sleeve and glove, Monday we will start wrapping the other arm. It has...  moreI am currently undergoing treatment for lymphedema on BOTH arms after 3 occurences of breat Ca over a 20 year period. I'm finished with wrapping one arm, and have received my custom sleeve and glove, Monday we will start wrapping the other arm. It has certainly been an interesting summer, but sometimes it's a bit hard to keep my chin up! Thanks for being here.  

  • August 6, 2014

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist Thanks for sharing your story Sandra! We are always here for you if you have any questions or just want to vent. You sound like you have been through a lot to say the least! Keep your chin up, you are doing everything you need to do. When you are all...  moreThanks for sharing your story Sandra! We are always here for you if you have any questions or just want to vent. You sound like you have been through a lot to say the least! Keep your chin up, you are doing everything you need to do. When you are all done with therapy, ROCK those garments!!!!  

    • August 8, 2014
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  Sandra Banning has just joined the community. Say hello!

  • August 5, 2014

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

    • August 5, 2014
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