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Yeah, swelling is worrisome. If you had an echo recently, your ejection factor value might put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385117/

It could be lymphedema but as you point ... If you have lymphedema walking helps

Discussion: Leg and foot swelling

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Sep 2, 2025

I’ve been given a swell spot from my lymphedema specialist for an area of fibrosis in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805134/

ve been given a swell spot from my lymphedema

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@barbbielor Sorry about the confusion on my part. I have idiopathic small fiber PN and lymphedema...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464229/

have idiopathic small fiber PN and lymphedema

Discussion: Anyone with idiopathic SFN have Celiac Disease?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Wish you well tomorrow. Stay positive. My lumpectomy went very well May 2025. Less then 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552383/

No lymphedema.

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 10:30pm

@almostoutofthewoods There are different lymphedema pads called "swell spots" that are quite helpful. A belly binder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642386/

almostoutofthewoods There are different lymphedema

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

The other issue/word you could be thinking of is cording. That affects the arm and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106399/

of PT office that specifically do lymphedema

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

@pfitziern I've had mine for a little over a year. They work! Once you get into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440999/

It helps with lymphedema and fibrosis

Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2025

Because of lymphedema on left arm ( breast cancer) my right one has overused tiny veins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234385/

Because of lymphedema on left arm (

Discussion: Difficult veins for IV treatment resulting in anxiety-

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Feb 11, 2025

I’m using a high quality handheld red light device at home 4 times a week on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549160/

experience ongoing mild to moderate lymphedema

Discussion: Anyone have success with red light therapy for radiation effects?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 9:13pm

My expanders drove me crazy too. They seemed to move and push on tissue that became...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835497/

I went to a physical therapist and Lymphedema

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

Do you have positive sentinel nodes? Everyone who does axillary node dissection should do LVA surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797657/

procedure, the chance of developing lymphedema

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

swt1candy, There are lymphatic massage specialist through physical therapy, but I haven't seen it effective on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447473/

university-of-miami-lymphatic-program/lymphedema-surgery

Discussion: Lymphedema in my leg: Any idea how to get the swelling down?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

msm123, Sorry to hear. I am new I am new to lymphedema, whereas you have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359556/

I am new I am new to lymphedema, whereas

Discussion: Lymphedema is getting worse in my legs as I get older: Tips?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 29, 2025

So far I haven’t been successful at reducing my lymphedema swelling, but I do use a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359153/

haven’t been successful at reducing my lymphedema

Discussion: What treatments do you find most effective for lymphedema?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 29, 2025

I had a bilateral mastectomy five years ago and ended up with lymphedema in both breasts....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880473/

mastectomy five years ago and ended up with lymphedema

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

There are indeed long term side effects of pelvic radiation, which should be a whole separate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527980/

(I have Lymphedema too; though I blamed

Discussion: How are you managing long-term effects of pelvic radiation?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Mar 16 7:05am

There are many studies and it's always best to investigate the citing. There were studies that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249416/

.mdedge.com/content/commonly-cited-lymphedema-risk-factors-myth-busted

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer: Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2025

I cover mine up with compression socks 🙃 not that it makes them look any better....

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I also have lymphedema in my legs which

Discussion: Does anyone have brown patches on their legs between ankles and knees

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

I'm glad you are seeing OT soon. I think mine saved me! She helped me get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953553/

My lymphedema has been reduced greatly

Discussion: Thyroid Nodules found 2 years after breast cancer radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Hi @kngillespie, I also wear compression socks to treat my lymphedema in the legs. I haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707805/

wear compression socks to treat my lymphedema

Discussion: Do you get abdominal pressure/bloating with compression stockings?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2022