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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.

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@soulangel

His (cardiologist) suggestion to give me digoxin instead was unacceptable because of the severe side effects and;
it is the most dangerous blood pressure med for those with arrhythmias.

I have a new cardiologist lined up with a March appointment….’

All this is exhausting and stressful, to say the least.