Hi I have been diagnosed with lymphoedema as a result of breast cancer, anyone had this in there breast and any tips I have been told bubble wrap in my bra lol but not sure about that xx
I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with Lymphoedema. I have had this for 11 years in both arms and breasts following a double mastectomy.
Lorraine's advice is the best approach. I initially attended one of our great cancer centres for self-help classes and was taught how to bandage my arms myself. I was later referred to a specialist Lymphoedema clinic. I have had drainage carried out by machine and manually by a specialist Lymphoedema nurse. The latter was by far the best treatment for me.
I attend for 2 weeks every 12 weeks and after my twice a week drainage, I am bandaged up in layers of compression bandages from shoulder to fingertips. In between these visits I use a compression bra and compression elasticated sleeves. I also have a waffle type of compression sleeve which I wear at night.
