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Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 25, 2023 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
Sorry you are going through this!! Sounds to me like you need to get a new Lymphedema PT and get an opinion from your Cardiologist on the Calcium Channel Blocker.
I understand about Lymphedema, I’m have one last follow up appointment with my PT at Sutter Roseville Lymphedema Clinic. She has been amazing, and glad I decided to change PT’s!
Sending you comfort and healing🌻💕
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PS to my last reply:
I agree with you on the Calcium Channel Blocker, my old Cardiologist wanted me to use them and I refused. I am on Losartan for now, but will be talking to my New Cardiologist about getting off blood pressure medicine because my cholesterol is good and blood pressure steady at where it should be for 10 months now! All due to a huge change in Lifestyle, a more Holistic Integrative approach in all areas of my life.
As far as switching Lymphedema PT, I talked to the office manager and he was really receptive to my switching, as he understood that care is not just physical, but there has to be comfort and understanding on an emotional level. So I switched to another PT, and have been with her for my last 4 Sessions. Megan is absolutely amazing on so many levels.
I do not wear a compression bra as I find they are uncomfortable, so Megan suggested a "Swell Pad" that fits into my bra cup, and ordered me a compression pump which is covered by Medicare. Both of which you need prescriptions for by your Lymphedema PT
Have a Blessed Holiday Season♥
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@soulangel
Thank you so much.
Switching to a new lymphedema PT is so awkward. I do need to do it. I do want to leave on good terms. How would you do this? I would need to get a referral to a new one…
I see her this Wednesday and have appointments through January.
Meanwhile, the only bra that I can wear is the compression bra prescribed to me.
PT suggested that I take a regular bra and put in the
Bag that she made with large bits of sponge to help with the fibrosis.
Two different regular bras caused pain at sentinel node, underarm and I also got knots 🪢 at 2 places in my arm above elbow.
Tried wearing a regular bra with no chip pad to bed and all it did too was cause pain in those same places.
Obviously, the sentinel node area and armpit causes pain with any pressure on them….
Thought of getting those soothies pads and taping them to the breast at night without a bra…
Tabled cardiologist to after January 1st.
All blood pressure meds cause edema….Calcium channel blockers can cause lymphedema and lymph node problems that longer that you are on them even though radiation and BC surgery and lymph node removal are the main cause of lymphedema.