Abdominal Lymphedema and Swelling in the Stomach Treatment - By a Lymphedema Physical Therapist
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- Swelling in the Stomach region, known as Abdominal Lymphedema, can be uncomfortable and painful. In this video, I share the best ways to successfully reduce and get rid of stomach, trunk, or abdomen swelling and lymphedema, including abdominal lymphatic drainage massage, compression shorts and compression pants, and others. As a certified lymphedema physical therapist, I share the main treatment options for rehab we use to address this issue quickly. Everyone has different needs, so as stated in the video, it's always important to follow up with a CLT in your area to get personal guidance, as this is general information only.
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I can’t believe CZcams is helping me more than the ER smh
They treated me like I just walked in ten min before closing at apple bees smh was there for 5 hours and asked to get discharge because they didn’t give me attention or info. Sad. Just said it’s normal. But I have it so bad it’s gotten to my head now. Going back for the 3rd time now.
Same here.
@@karolinamoontv5560 get a referral to an OT/PT who is trained in Lymphedema manual lymph drainage. That professional along with your dr can help you and get you fired for the proper compression garments and possibly a pump.
I was thinking the same thing.
Me as well
thank you so much, I am recovering from NHL and your videos are God sent !!! every time I find something very useful.
I see I'm not the only person with open eyes..yes..you have helped me more than anyone has.i don't want to give all my detailed stories of Drs who just don't care. Thank you so much for contributing to my life span. Thank you dear girl.❤
Thank you. Recently had stomach swelling more noticbly on left side of my abdomen. Currently also suffering with lymphedema in both legs. This has been soooo helpful; definitely following.
Thank you mam.....I am suffering from this disease..No Dr. helped me like this...
Love from india ❤️
You’re Wonderful! & Extremely Thorough! Thank You! 🙏🏼
Muchas gracias por este contenido. Es muy claro y conciso.
I just had my whole lumbar spine rebuilt and secured with screws in my pelvis. I have asked several of my care team how to get rid of the bloating in my abdomen from such a long surgery and got no answer. Thank goodness my Physical Therapist said to go on line and I got your video. I am so happy to have answers and am so excited to follow your plan. Thank you so much ❤
Thank you so much, it helped me immediately, you are a real professional!!!
SO many people in benzo withdrawal suffer from what is known as "Benzo Belly" - hugely swollen stomachs. How wonderful to discover a way to help it! I exercise a lot, from Chi Gong and yoga to walking and dancing, but have had no results with the belly swelling - and I used to have such a nice flat stomach! This gives me hope. Stresses have been high for a couple of years, but this gives me several new strategies to try - which is empowering. Thank you for making this video!
I have COVID right now and these massages feel sooooo relieving. Thank you!
thank you kelly!... I appreciate you so very much for helping me.
Thank u so much for your videos I did the breathing and the workout video and that help me BIG TIME I feel much better thank you and GOD BLESS YOU!❤
Wonderful info, young lady ...
Thank you,because of you miss i can manage my self,about lymphatic drainage
Great Info! Thanks! 🌹
Absolutely excellent
Thank you very much for this video. It helps a lot. 👍😘🌈🙋♀️❤
I’m going to give this treatment a try. Thank you very much.
Brilliant after cancer surgery I struggle daily with lymphodema mainly in my tummy my lymphodema team are great but this video has helped me loads, thank you.
I have had awful abdomen swelling for 20 years. It wasn't until I had breast cancer and radiation that triggered lymphedema in the breasts, so now that I know it's in the breast area, I now wonder if, for all those years, not knowing why I was terribly miserable with stomach swelling, I do think I had lymphedema of the abdomen all that time and not one doctor ever suggested it might be lymphedema. I've spent so much money trying to figure it out. Why aren't doctors looking into this, when you tell them your stomach is swollen to almost ten inches? Twenty years of not knowing and 20 years of misery not knowing how to manage or decrease the swelling. I truly believe this is what's been going on. Thanks for your videos.
love the videos, I follow along, write it down and then put it to use!!! thanks
Hello! Your ear exercises helped with ear vertigo I had by draining the lymph node. I'm feeling better today. Thank you!❤😊
Helloo and wish you a happy new year! Which is the video with the ear exercises? I'm suffering the last few months from ear buzzing and vertigo
This Video was soooooo helpful! your voice was very calming and soothing! I’m ready for a nap 😂 you answered a lot of my questions. God bless you. 😁
Thank you for sharing
More in depth video of lymphatic massages for post abdominal liposuction and tummy tuck please. Great if you can do it with a person
Your videos are really informative and have helped me. You seem to have enough space that you could create a list at the end of your video of the key points you covered to the left of you. ☺️ this way one can screen shot and work the exercises into a daily routine. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind feedback and support! You’ll be happy to know that we started adding key points into the new videos recorded. So going forward they won’t all have them but you’ll start to see them more often in the coming months 🙂
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I will have to give some of this a try! I have been suffering for 2 years after colon surgery and my oncologist seems to think that my belly issues are no problem, that I just am fat!! I wish I had more help with my road to recovery! Thank you for this video.
I totally get it! I've had stomach swelling for 20 years and went from doctor to doctor, one G.I. doctor to another and they all have nothing to say about what it could be from. I did a colonoscopy, endoscopy, stomach emptying test, cut out sugar, cut out gluten, ate a low carb diet, and still nothing resolved it. I swelled in the early 2000's to almost 15 inches (at my worst). I had a bad case of Candidia and I think that infection caused the lymphedema in the abdomen, but no doctor would ever consider functional medicine. They are trained in a box and don't venture out of that box to consider that something else could be wrong. It's a terrible problem. I went 20 years with no help for a solution or a resolution to treat. And until I got breast cancer last year and developed lymphedema of the breast from radiation/surgery, that got me thinking about the swelling in the abdomen. I now have a lymphedema suit, which looks like a "Michelin Man suit" that has a garment for the right and left arms plus a garment for the abdomen (trunks). There are several tubes that are in each garment and the tubes are hooked to a pumping machine. I hope to see if this hour-long treatment every day of my life will help reduce the abdomen swelling too. Mine was paid through insurance because of the cancer. Maybe look for a doctor that would look at the lymphedema issue and see if you can get a machine like this because if you developed this condition from colon cancer it should be a covered treatment. I wish you the best.
Kelly, I am curious if exercises such as Kegels would help reduce the congestion? Years ago I had a doctor suggest a specific massage therapy that included internal massage. It was with a special therapy group, not her office so it wasn’t a bizarre medical treatment but I still thought that was weird and refused to follow up. She thought I might have some tightness in the pelvic floor because I have large spinal cord cysts in my sacral spine. I am now wondering if that might have actually worked? I have bilateral LE lymphedema and noticed frequent belly bloating which makes my legs swell more. It makes sense with all my other medical issues that my lymph nodes would be backing up in the abdomen. Therefore I am curious if anyone has researched the use of kegel exercises to reduce the abdominal congestion.
How do I tell if I have abdominal lymphedema or merely gluttony? My last IGG infusion did not go down very fast - I still have some swelling and discomfort a few days later. I don't want to abandon subcutaneous IGG infusions because the alternative is a 1-1/2 hour drive each way for IV infusions at my immunotherapist's infusion clinic - they can have some very nasty side effects.
So....if you push UP in your abdomen where is it supposed to go to clear out? I've seen other professionals push DOWN. I' m just needing clarification
I LOVE your videos! Do you have any PT tips for post op ileus or short bowl obstruction, maybe massage?
Also, what about pelvic floor exercises for a future ostomy reversal after a pelvic abscess
Thank you so much for your videos. I have a question, what if there are lymphoedema in both arms how can you make a lymphoma drainage?
Thank you for this video! I’ve suffered abdominal pain and bloating for years. Never heard of doing this to help. I did the things you did in this video, except the compression, and I can already tell a difference! How do you find out if you have lymphatic issues? So there test Dr can do? This is fascinating info! No one had ever mentioned nor talked about lymphatic system
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Lymphoedema in my abdomen has nothing to do with boating its lymph fluid leaking into your tissues and it feels like a bowling ball is inside int terms of heaviness that is talked about standing moving from side to side the hot skin and oh yes pain that abdominal Lymphoedema not bloating
How do you know the difference between lymphedema and acites?
Thank You Much & Blessings Kelly!!! I will start moving more & doing the breathing exercises ... been active all my life... use to walk & jog at a nearby track when I was settled...now 65 & have been displaced for 4 yrs...living in an area not acquainted with...feel lost...know you don't want to hear this but need to get it out... I Will Start A New Now or I Will Die... my stomach cavity is so Huge & Hard... I have no appetite ...eat a few bites...don't trust doctors or hospitals... they want to give the jab... not me... God is my Great Physician & He sent me to You, Kelly, for direction!!! Thanks for Listening!!!
Please recommend me treatment for arm swelling after brest cancer
I have a leotard that compresses a little - would that be good enough? It IS uniform and squashes everything just a little.
Good, keep it up plz
Good info.
I’m so jaded now that I’m wondering if Spanx sponsors her 🥺
Can a person get lymphoedema in the abdominal area from a tummy tuck?
Where are the links that should be in the description area!?
Thank uouim suffering with lymphodema on my stomach
How long should I wait after I eat to do a massage?
Very helpful.
So glad to hear 😊
Thank you for this! What if you've had lymph nodes removed from the central area (above and below umbilicus)? Is it possible to drain to a different area?
Were yours benign? I currently have one in my abdomen and two big ones in my thigh
@@featherette9459 No, my non-Hodgkin's lymphoma had recurred and they were fast-growing and surprisingly painful. The surgeon was supposed to remove a couple to biopsy but because they were so close to the abdominal aorta, he must have freaked and taken out enough to destroy that major drainage vessel. :( I hope yours are benign!
@@katyhuthjones9368 wow! I’m happy yiu are well 🙏 What were your symptoms did you find them yourself?
@@featherette9459 I went to the ER because I thought I had appendicitis. They did a CT scan and the dr and a nurse came in with sad faces to tell me "all the lymph nodes in your abdomen are enlarged." I calmly answered, "Okay, I know what that must be" since I'd had NHL 10 years previously. They were amazed I was so calm. My stoic Dad taught me to be that way too... I'm just thankful to still be on "the right side of the dirt" as Dad used to say!
I have acid reflux would wearing Spanx be bad for me?
With the stomach lymph (& being diabetic & overweight, especially in my stomach area), I believe that a lot of the reason for the typical belly fat retention in those with Type 2 may well have a lot to do with clogged & congested lymph in & around the stomach, pancreas, liver & intestines (& may even be a big contributor to the diabetes itself). Unfortunately these sections of the lymphatic system may be a lot deeper than just near the skin’s surface. How might deeper lymphatic massage be done to aid this, please? It seems it is also harder to do lymphatic massage on the obese because the fat apparently inhibits effective connection between the lymph & blood vessels.
It’s a bit chicken & egg I think. Certain clogging foods like pasteurised dairy, gluten, refined seed oils (that can turn to varnish when heated) may clog the lymph, which then cannot drain properly, & more clogging builds up behind it until it becomes so congested it cannot do its job & creates a back up of toxic waste products.
Hi I know this was posted about 8 months ago but did you ever find an answer ? I have a mother’s apron and not sure how to do lymphatic massage over that roll of fat. Everything I find is on flat stomached women. 😕
@@Sammyklynn1234 sorry, no I didn’t.
I had somewhat the same question. I'm Diabetic and fat, so is the lymph stuff below the fat?
I'm having bad times with feeling like I can't find room to expand my lungs.. Feel like I'm suffocating!
BTW, which part of the belly should I be making rise, the low part or the part that's just over the food tummy... Lol sorry not sure how to say it right... You know the part where the female bits are, or the upper part for food. Yeah that's a problem from the horrible pressure too, two bites of food and I'm stuffed!!
@@jacis2116 still not sure how to deal with the lymph, but Thiamine (B1) has been a game-changer for my digestion. I use Benfotiamine (a better absorbed type). Trouble is that the highly refined, nutrient-stripped wheat & sugar-laden ‘Carbage’ has little to no Thiamine (or much of any other mineral, vitamins or phytonutrients either), & uses waaaay more than it ever supplies, dumping many of us into abject deficiency.
Thiamine is crucial for not only converting food (mainly carbs) into energy (ATP), but also the entire nervous system (which in turn drives muscles, so muscle function can be impaired too. As the gut is one long stretch of nerve & muscle, any deficiency can potentially slow gut motility & impair digestion to the point that food ferments rather than digests, causing gas, bloating, reflex, hernia, gastritis, Gastroparesis & a whole raft of different issues.
You should never take it on its own though, as all the B vitamins work with each other & could be depleted by the one. I take a good B-50 complex regularly & also Dual Active sublingual liquid B12 drops with both active forms - Methylcobalamin & Adenosylcobalamin. I also ensure I get plenty of Magnesium & Potassium, too. You might find the FB group ‘Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficiency & Energy Insufficiency’ group helpful. Copper is important too. ‘The Copper Revolution: Healing with Minerals’ group is good.
I’ve also found through trial & error, that it’s fats that drive insulin resistance. The less fat/oil I consume, the less insulin I need to control my blood sugar, & the better my insulin sensitivity. I’m aiming to try & go fat-free to try & clear all the fatty congestion out (fat free is the only way I can lose weight) - I’d like to do an extended juice ‘fast’ for a few months, but am really struggling to get the motivation. Those darn fats keep beckoning their little finger & I keep running after them…..🙄
@@alisonbamford6723 Alison, you and I sound like we’re on a similar journey. What you wrote was very interesting.
Some say to go lower???
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This is a year after you made this video. I am not sure you will get this. I have Lymphedema in my legs from groin to tip of toes; supposedly. At the the same time I was first seeing the signs of LE in legs, my abdomen started looking strange. I have docs who are trying to help, but not that knowledgeable. I am not convinced anything is LE, but some times I believe legs are. I just need to know what symptoms with abdomen would definitely let me know? My groin lymph nodes a swollen and pain in stomach, abdomen, and lower abdomen. That could be just because I am fat??
I was 93 lbs when I started the abdomen/leg swelling.
I can not put those elastic tight pants. I have a pain pump inside my right abdomen. I do know that I have lymph nodes that hurt in various places. The only ones I know that are swollen are those below the waist, and near my jaw. Some just hurt. Thank you.
You're not alone...love to you and to all❤❤
Hi, can i do it on my dog?😢 she have hemangiosarcoma and her belly is full of liquid that cant be drain😢
I had most of my lymph nodes removed for ovarian cancer in 2013. My lymphedema is progressively worsening & difficult to control with my lymphatic pump,, compression hose, abd. compression shorts, Does anyone have other modalities they use?
I use a compression vest and capris, my OT said I need a compression shirt. I never had a compression shirt before. I had a second abdominal surgery this year. I'm going to start seeing a lymphedema OT as often as my insurance allows per year and learn how to do over all self lymph drainage as best I can.
I carry my weight on my belly, always have, but in the past few years I've noticed it to be more puffy. I do have chronic pain and therefore constipation due to my medication. I've felt a few lumps on my tummy that my Dr said was fatty lumps, they're not there anymore! There's one part of my tummy on the left side next to my belly button that feels like a swollen "pocket". Also the left side of my belly is bigger than the right, noticeably so. I'm going to give the lymphatic massage and compression under wear a shot because I'm pretty sure that my Dr is wrong. Thanks so much for this video
Same with me like yours am 60 .. can you recommend a good brand compression underwear.
Did it work for you? I also have my left side a bit bigger and get pain on my left side once in a while
I sat down on a chair and had so much water fluid clear no odor come out ..it was alot like a puddle..what is this ???
Is it normal to feel the fluid under your skin even when you’re not getting a LDM? I’m 7weeks post op tummy tuck and for about he last 3 weeks I’ve been feeling trickling fluid under my skin. Sometimes it feels warm and sometimes cold. I even feel like it’s running down my legs while standing or sitting.
Sounds like you have a seroma
You’re saying move your hands upwards but all of the massages I’ve received they’ve moved downwards, could this be why I haven’t been draining properly?
Movement should be towards your heart
Right now I'm confused... Same with me I've seen 4 OT PT and drainage was away from the heart. Downwards. The lymph fluid would go/move the way it's pushed. Wondering if having fluid pushed toward my heart is dangerous?? I was told massage gemtly toward a large lymph pathway & downward so it drains toward kidneys.
We have a lot of lymph nodes in our groin area so go down
Can abdominal compression lead to hiatal hernia?
I have hiatal hernia, I got it from heavy lifting for years, pressure on the upper stomach
Why upto the heart and not down to Ur pelvic
My stomach swells when I eat bread I ate a sandwich now I’m swollen. I feel like I’m smothering
The one area of the body that restricts all lymph movement is the menubrium, that is, according to my experiences. It seems that from quite an early age we encourage our good health to break away from solid good behaviour and tap into our own lymph supply for fun and enjoyment. The consequences of this is that our menubrium goes arthritic and our lymph is progressively cut off. Jesus Christ understood this and that is why we should reach out for his accurate teaching...and, with the medical aid on offer, get our menubrium working again.
Word of advice unless you have excellent rich person insurance then the best then you can do for lymphedema is always elevate the affect limb and use compression garments or wraps. Along with manual massages on affected limbs use ice packs a tens unit. Save time an money from wasted trips to specialists and physical therapy.
My Doctor's are no help no one understands this disease the fluid causes fat Gain also what can be done to stop the progression this video does not help the rapid progression and growth of the abdomen
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Very helpful could I just make a comment that like me there are lots of us that are not Cancer related including children.
I like loose clothing that tiny thing won’t fit me it’s when I eat bread
This doesn't treat the root of the cause. Changing you diet, less sugar and more fibrous foods will make it so you may not have to wear special clothes, etc. Lymphedema starts with bad bacteria. Eating right will bring on good bacteria.
Lymphoedema has nothing to with what you eat when it was caused by removing your lymph nodes breaking the flow so now it leaks into your tissues. its like breaking a blood vessel and bleeding inside only instead of blood its lymphatic fluid building up in your tissues causing pain and heaviness and swelling
It depends on ur issue ur assuming everyone is looking to avoid working out or eating healthy. There are other issues 🙄
Thank you