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Lymphadenectomy Side Effects

Posted by myhealthnow @myhealthnow, May 1 9:13am

I had a lymphadenectomy of my nodes under my left arm over 20 yrs. ago. My Dr. told me that I might have swelling in my left arm & neck area. About 5 yrs. ago my left leg & foot became swollen & Drs. thought I had May-Thurner Syndrome, however I did not. Could my
lymphadenectomy of 20 yrs. ago be causing my left leg & foot to stay swollen?

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myhealthnow | @myhealthnow | May 24 11:23am
In reply to @johnbishop "@myhealthnow I had similar swelling in my legs with my right leg being worse but I..." + (show)
@johnbishop

@myhealthnow I had similar swelling in my legs with my right leg being worse but I have not had cancer treatment. I was diagnosed with lymphedema at Mayo Rochester when I had a lymphoscintigram test. Mayo Clinic has some information here on the diagnosis and treatment - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374687. There's no cure as far as I know but there are ways to control/reduce the swelling. My doctor prescribed knee high compression socks that I have to wear during the day to control the swelling. I've also found slightly elevating my legs at night helps. I put a folded blanket under the mattress to slight raise the bottom end of the bed.

Has your doctor suggested any type of treatment to reduce the swelling?

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Thank you for the info.. Drs. have not made any suggestions for the swelling. I have tried wearing compression socks, but because of my arthritis, I am unable to put the socks on.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 24 11:43am
In reply to @myhealthnow "Thank you for the info.. Drs. have not made any suggestions for the swelling. I have..." + (show)
@myhealthnow

Thank you for the info.. Drs. have not made any suggestions for the swelling. I have tried wearing compression socks, but because of my arthritis, I am unable to put the socks on.

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I had trouble putting on the compression socks myself until I found some with zippers on the side. They are really easy on and off compared to the standard medical grade compression socks. There are several types advertised but I get mine off of Amazon for a reasonable price.
https://www.amazon.com/TheraMagicTM-Compression-20-30mmHg-Graduated-Zippered/dp/B0CP3HJ2VP

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myhealthnow | @myhealthnow | May 24 11:47am
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@johnbishop

I had trouble putting on the compression socks myself until I found some with zippers on the side. They are really easy on and off compared to the standard medical grade compression socks. There are several types advertised but I get mine off of Amazon for a reasonable price.
https://www.amazon.com/TheraMagicTM-Compression-20-30mmHg-Graduated-Zippered/dp/B0CP3HJ2VP

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Thank you.

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myhealthnow | @myhealthnow | May 24 11:51am
In reply to @emine "it may ne lymphedema or lipedema. do they take doppler to ur leg?" + (show)
@emine

it may ne lymphedema or lipedema. do they take doppler to ur leg?

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They did a doppler to determine that it wasn't May Thurner Syndrone. Doppler showed
good blood flow to my legs.

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