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... However, PET was done by a fellow student. He wrote down erroneous clinical hx. He said patient 'may have lymphedema in left arm.' I have lymphedema in my right arm--had sleeve on at time of appt...
Footprintsangel and I have decided to open up a special area here on this forum for people suffering from lymphedema - after cancer treatment. We would like to place articles here with information
...pletely from the beginning, then worse & worse over time), ... seem to be mostly permanent, ... as is the lymphedema which the Arimidex (after about a year of my taking it) caused in my left arm. ...
...red you with the details of my situation as of late--too complicated to even relate all that is going on. My lymphedema arm has been worsening since December and have been again bounced around like a...
...uld have all the info in order to (hopefully) give me advice. I was wondering how anyone else has dealt with lymphedema. I have some swelling in my hand and a couple of fingers which the docs have d...
...mos. ago. It hurt intermittently until last August when it same upper arm began hurting daily. It is my non-lymphedema arm. I am not favoring it more. I still carry my shoulder bag on my lymphedem...
Has anyone had lymphedema in the hollow of your neck? I had lymphedema in my left arm after lymphnode dissection and it backs up at times into my neck area. Just wondering if I am the only one. Than
I was on Arimidex for maybe a year, when I got sudden acute lymphedema in my left arm. This was very disabling & painful. The arm & wrist have remained swollen for months, & (at times)
...the ones in my hands were worn out from the Chemotherapy treatments too. As some of you may recall, I wear a Lymphedema Alert Bracelet on my right wrist and do not allow needles etc. in that arm. Th...
...hom I didn't need to see) and had superfluous treeatments (not needed). Then this past November/December, my lymphedema arm which had worsened seemed to progressively worsen since December. I was ag...
...s accompanied by sharp tingling sensation in a few of the fingers on that hand. This is the arm I DON'T have lymphedema in. The following week--one week after cortisone injection--I had my 3rd Zomet...
...in and presently on arimidex. Recently I found an enlarged supraclavicle node on my left side but I also had lymphedema swelling on that side. I went to md and he gave me levaquin for 10 days but it...
... bloodwork & CAT scans, which seem to be of so little value in treating Cancer. I can't get care for the lymphedema, because I don't have the $10 or so gas money that it would cost every day, to ...
... side effects I am on Arimidex and side effect is lymphedema...
...r continuing to hurt badly at night--like a toothache in my arm at times, I have begun to have prob's with my lymphedema arm. It was okay until I had my regular oncology visit. I was wearing lymphede...
...e going well. She is flying to Egypt in March, (about 6 hours or so), and is worried that flying could cause lymphedema. She also intends to go scuba diving, so I think I should also ask if the pres...
Hope all of you are doing great. My mother has developed lymphedema,and she has very severe pain.(I think the pain is partly related to edema) Please guide me again,how to cope with the pain,which is
I bought a bracelet to wear on my right arm, but it has broken so many times I'm not wearing it any longer. I am trying my best to lead an incredibly active rest of my life and don't want to stop to
... and may produce sunburnlike sensations. Combined with removal of lymph nodes, radiation doubles the rate of lymphedema or permanent swelling of the arm. Radiation may increase the long-term risk of ...
Does anyone know what retailers sell lymphedema clothing for blouses and jackets?
...t. I'm assuming that this is due to 10 lymph nodes being removed from that side. Could this be the start of lymphedema? My Sed rate & a few other tests are elevated? Any idea what might be goin...
:) Welcome to a place you can talk or ask questions. We are all learning so much about lymphedema. I hope we can teach and learn more, Or just be a family that know what it feels like to deal with Lym
I started my Flexitouch Lymphedema System yesterday, It felt so good and is helping the swelling. I am hearing from other lymphedema people that it is helping they too. I hear you must stay with it ev
Hi Ann, I have mild to moderate(?)) lymphedema, but I don't have 'yellow nail' syndrome. In fact, I never heard of it. Mine presents as a swelling about an inch below the elbow and in the elbow area i
...aced on the other arm. Since I had nodes removed due to my bc diagnosis and following surgery, I have worn a Lymphedema Alert bracelet to protect the right arm from needles or blood pressure readings...
...relegated to these days) seem unable to, probably because of lack of experience with this matter. I have had lymphedema in my right arm for 13 years, since my first mastectomy. It hasn't been active,...
...ts. However, I'll need to go on a very restricted diet, to try to help bring this under control. What about lymphedema, can cause rapid weight gain? Susan, Su_Texas my opinions...
...re me if I'm asking THE sensitive question. My wife is dead set against the mastectomy (I think its fear of lymphedema), and is seeking alternative treatment. Can Breast Cancer be effectively contro...
I just read about this at work. The sponsering Doctor is a survivor and I think she is also a rower!
...safe. [I was putting up some temporary fencing for the dogs.] I'm concerned that this sting might cause the lymphedema to super-kick-in, & cause major swelling. I put hydrocortisone cream on th...
:blink: I'm really surprized that there isn't a folder or topic on lymphedema on the forum. Just wanted to post that if you do have lymphedema there is help. Doctors don't always tell patients abo
...mily learning to deal with all the side affects from having IDC breast cancer stage 3 in 2005. And now I have lymphedema. I work with a group online the helps each other out, Lymphland.com < It is goo...
...tory Breat CA Stage 3 B. That should be very encouraging for those of you newly diagnosed. I have developed lymphedema and off and on for 12 years have been through treatment. I am going back for L...
...obbling off the plane with my bald head, Decadron-induced red cheeks, swollen right ankle, bandaged left arm (lymphedema flying precautions), etc....
...d then had a course of radiation therapy. Only last year, after a slight bout of shingles, did I first notice lymphedema in my arm. It is not extreme, but if anyone has any suggestions for dealing wit...
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