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Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?
Lymphedema | Last Active: Nov 16 3:34am | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Hello I am 15 months post treatment for SCC base of tongue . The treatment left me with lymphedema of the face ...tongue and neck(below the chin). I wear a compression mask, weekly lymphedema massage and daily exercises. The Tactile machine is not available in Canada.I am looking for any other suggestions.If there is something that you do differently, please share.Thank you
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I also started using a vibration plate. I watch the YouTube videos from Kelly at Cancerrehabpt.com. Here is a link to the video. https://youtu.be/FUvzIBs4ZX0
She has a lot of info on her website for head and neck cancer and lymphedema.
After radio-osteo necrosis of the lower mandible I had Mandible flap reconstruction. Quite the ordeal. Since my lymphedema and been terrible in the jaw bone area and my neck. It's not painful however it cause a lot of discomfort.
Have any of these suggestions here actually helped any of you and made a difference?
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Paul
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Sorry the Tactile pump is not available in Canada. I also wear a compression band at night. I use a chip bag with mine. Here is a link to the company that makes it. I use the basic #210 model. My first one came from my OT at Mayo. At first I wore it all day and night.
https://www.designveronique.com/post-surgical/facial-wear/