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Lymphedema in my leg: Any idea how to get the swelling down?
Lymphedema | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
elsbeth.
I tried lymphatic massage. It didn't help me; others here have had success. On my one visit to osteostrong. They put me in one of those compression pump garments that alternated legs but went all the way up to my waist. Then they forgot about me for over an hour ( I would have stayed the rest of the day). It worked for me, but I still haven't purchased one. https://www.lymphapress.com/products/lympha-pod
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I purchased the lymphatic pump massager that my insurance would pay 25% of cost and was told by my insurer that I need to use it for at least one month; then if I wanted the premier lymphatic pump I could buy that one then. This second lymphatic pump is the best because the massager works in a circular pattern starting with the trunk which is between your waist and thighs; then it goes to your thighs, then it goes to your shins and then to your feet and works back up. I got my pump through Tactile Medical and it has helped with the swelling and I do it at night for 60 minutes before I go to bed. My compression stockings are Bioflex that you can purchase on Amazon; however my insurance does not pay for them but they help me immensely.