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  Barb Smith I am wondering if using a vibration massager on my arm could help when I am doing the drainage massage.   I use a pump one hour a day and sleep in a night sleeve and wear a 30 40 compression sleeve daily.   In addition I do drainage massage once or...  moreI am wondering if using a vibration massager on my arm could help when I am doing the drainage massage.   I use a pump one hour a day and sleep in a night sleeve and wear a 30 40 compression sleeve daily.   In addition I do drainage massage once or twice a day ....the area of my forearm close to the elbow is firmer and only recedes after a night with the Jovi Pak on.   I use chip packs with the pump in hopes of breaking that tissue down and I thought of using a vibrator on it for the same reason.  

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist HI Barb, not sure if the vibration would do anything more than you are already doing. You are currently doing everything that I would recommend for a stubborn area of edema. Can't hurt to try, but be careful and watch for signs of irritation.

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  • January 21, 2015

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

    • January 21, 2015
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