@roblem Robin. As a result of my lymphedema my CLT (certified lymphedema therapist) with 20 years of H&N experience knew exactly what to order for me. Medicare paid, but that is iffy is my understanding. Not sure if a Rx is needed for any of this. The special lymphedema items I have and use are
1. Tactile Flextouch pump, with jacket and neck
2. Compression shirts
3. Compression Neck and Head Wrap (brace)
4 pulley for shoulder
The pump I use 2x a day. It is great and very helpful for the neck and chest. Shirt I wear daily--however not full time as the therapist recommends.
The Neck wrap (brace) the therapist would like me to wear it 18 plus hours a day. I am way under that and some days skip. When my neck starts bothering me a lot, I put it on and it is very helpful. I suspect that in the future I will be more dependent on this and will wear it more. It was recommended to wear in while sleeping, but that does not work for me. And I take it off when going out or have social events or driving.
Yes--tightness of neck and a fullness at times due to Lymphedema. MDL helps with reducing the fullness which is like having a 2 pound weight around your neck. I have special neck exercises that help a lot. Between the MDL, pump, and neck brace--I get back to normal for many many hours. But not for 24 hours.
The invoice data that came with the Neck wrap --see below. I do not know what other vendors provide, nor the costs and do not recommend one over another.
SOLARIS HEAD & NECK WRAP. (Cheek pad were ordered extra but i never use them). Part of it is also for the head, i only use the Neck Wrap. (head is good for cheeks also).
"Tribute Wrap H&N" is on the insert. Lohmann & Rauscher USA, West Wheelhouse Rd Milwaukee Wi.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck. PS--I recommend having the Neck Wrap (brace) and perhaps you will find a need to wear it much more than I do for the time being.