Hear it. ye, people with lymphedema! Good news! Chronic lymphocytic emphysema can be controlled. My mine including my left arm occurred as a result of breast cancer surgery and radiation in 1996. Today, my affected arm is not significantly bigger than anything else.
Finding resources in this state is important. My main source of information is the National Lymphoedema Network (NLN), which provides a wealth of information on the website (www.lymphnet.org). If you have swelling on your limbs, torso or chest, please consult a knowledgeable doctor. I found a breast surgeon who was willing to write a prescription to see a certified lymphedema therapist. NLN provides information on criteria necessary for accreditation of experts in this business.
The standard accepted treatment for chronic lymphedema in the United States is complete congestive therapy (CDT). In the first phase of this lymphotherapy, a massage technique called manual lymph drainage (MLD) is performed and the lymph is redirected by another route. Then he or she applies a lymphedema bandage and it will stay on the arm for 24 hours. Every week for 6 weeks, the bandage was removed for massage and reapplied.
After therapist's lymphatic treatment, the patient shifts to the self-maintenance phase, and patients with lymphoedema care for hands and feet throughout their lives. In this phase of lymph node management, we wore a lymphatic vessel compression sleeve to control swelling during the day and to apply a bandage at night. In addition, I carried out a kind practice with a self-massage taught by a therapist.
An alternative to bandage exists in the market. Lymphoedema therapists are a good source of determining the appropriate substitutes for a particular patient. Brand names include Reid, Circaid, Sigvaris, and Jovi. Other lymphedema vendors include Jobst, Juzo, and Medi, at least for sleeves. After six months of bandage, I chose a lead sleeve with the help of a medical professional. This garment and its sisters maintain compression using Velcro straps and / or special foam patterns. Every night, as I no longer need bandages and bandages, I no longer need to wrap a bandage, so I found a Reid sleeve as a true god.
A year after using the Reid sleeve, I discovered that there is no need at night to keep the swelling suppressed. So, I wear only lymphedema sleeves on my arms every day without wearing clothes at night. When I get on an airplane or climb a pretty mountain, I wear a compression sleeve that is older than the current one and have special protection against swelling. I also wear gloves if necessary.
Swimming is a wonderful exercise for arm lymphedema. I joined the club with the indoor pool and got the annual benefit that such a pool offers. Also, the active elongation movement of resistance balls helps to extend the scar to increase the flow of lymph fluid into the blood stream.
Frequent flying lymphedema patients need to be careful not to damage the equipment by extreme security guards at the airport. My gems based on personal experiences are as follows: Bring a prescription slip showing that special arm clothes and pumps are on board, check as many lymphoedema devices as possible as baggage please.
Herbal supplements may control chronic lymphedema under control, but are not regulated by the FDA and may interfere with chemotherapeutic drugs and other drugs. Before taking it, it is necessary to check with a tumor specialist first for lymphoma patients. Benzopyrene and horses are said to be a control of chronic lymphedema, but with the blessing of my doctor, Butcher's boom is swollen with my hands.
Please ensure that chronic lymphedema does not interfere with your daily activities. Many lymphoedema patients enjoy moderate practice and enjoy close wisdom by following the wise advice necessary to weaken the sharing of lymphedema.
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