Signs of Lymphedema to Watch For
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- čas přidán 6. 03. 2024
- Lymphedema is a lifelong disease that doesn't currently have a cure. However, in the case of secondary lymphedema, if we catch it early and start to treat it right away, we have a greater chance to avoid the swelling from getting any worse, or in some mild cases, we can reverse it, and the swelling will completely go away!
👩🏻⚕️Routine screenings with a Certified Lymphedema Therapist can help detect any early signs of swelling. Still, it's also important to know what signs and symptoms to look for yourself.
Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment will only occur in the region that lymph nodes were removed or that was radiated.
Risk for lymphedema is lifelong, but the greatest risk is the first 1-2 years after cancer treatment.
📋 Take a brief moment to check for swelling daily or weekly.
💍 You also want to watch and see if jewelry, bras, or clothes fit tighter on this side and if they stay this way for more than a couple of days, this potentially can be swelling.
Some may not see swelling but may feel aching, discomfort, or new heaviness. You may also notice that the joints get stiff or are difficult to bend. If you experience any feelings of pins and needles, itching, or if you have a cut or scratch that won't heal, these may all also be signs of swelling or lymphedema, and it's best to reach out to your lymphedema therapist or oncology team.
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You do an amazing job! Very helpful!!
I have it from chemo and radiation, not diet but I am trying to deal with it. it's in my neck and face.
My arm got hot and red suddenly and I have lymphedema for 10 years and never happened before
Why is my hair falling out & I'm done with all my treatment chemo and Radiation 😢 is this normal?
Stop eating crap (processed food) carbs and do carnivore for 3 months. And watch if you get better. If yes, stay on carnivore. If not, go and see a doctor. Peace :)
What is carnivore ?diet.
@@terifrain330 .. animal products only.. non processed.. salt only.. and water (that’s the clean version.. you can do dirty if you want but then some things are processed like deli meats
The only issue is if the lymph nodes were removed.. food won’t matter 100%, they will need manual lymphatic drainage.. when we move our body, the force creates a “pumping” action in the lymphatic system.. telling it to drain excess fluid and work with the cardiovascular system that has its own pump (the heart)… when the nodes are removed.. someone has to go and “act” as the node and give it assistance to move the fluid off.. and connects into the cardiovascular and put thru kidneys. That’s why many chemo rehab patients will wear sleeves to create that “pump” or movement.. compression. Terrible for them. But yes 10000000% percent meat heals carni is a great WOL.
I feel like you're familiar with this subject, thank you.
Describe processed. Would that include organic rawmeal replacement shakes?