Thank-you for the suggestions for getting to those hard-to-reach areas. I massage the (L) & (R) thoracic ducts a few times daily. This has been helpful.
Over a year ago I had double mastectomy … right side had the cancer and about 16 lymph nodes removed. In the past 10 weeks my Pt and I are not having much success with the arm swelling / moving it out. I do several things at home (instructed by my PT) - including a rebounder and vibration plate that I get on my knees and hold the side of the plate. The most I have got it to move is 1/2 -1 cm …after a short time (maybe 1 hr) the fluid is back . My right arm is 25% larger than the left . Dr ruled out blood clot now have a PET SCAN ordered to rule out cancer . Is there other things that could be blocking this?
Seems I'm the only one confused by the right breast left breast in your depiction thereof. The bigger picture on my TV shows right breast which is the one I have affected but definitely looks like working on your left side. Can you clear this up for me please?
Hasn't the recommendation for taking fluid to the groin changed since the 2019 Alert (Australian) study was published? (Showing that's not nearly as effective as once thought.) I've been seeing a lot of others re-doing their videos to reflect this and my own current lymphedema therapist no longer teaches moving to the groin. (She also teaches firm, slow pressure instead of the super light style.)
@@ruthwolf1958 thanks for your question and feedback! Yes, for mild lymphedema, not moving the fluid to the groin can be a great option. For those with more severe lymphedema, also moving the fluid to the groin may still be beneficial. And, as you said, more research is starting to support a moderate pressure compared to the traditional very light pressure. Lots of exciting updates in lymphedema management!
Ive had bilateral lumpectomies with radiation only. (Im 75.) I am told i have lymphedema in both breasts. The areas are hard and somewhat tender. Can you address lymph drainage when for bulateral breast care, please?
@@carolemorris2436 thank you for your feedback and question! I can definitely do a video on bilateral breast MLD. In the meantime, the primary change from what I show in this video is going to be *not* moving the fluid across the chest, and only move the fluid from the breast to the same side armpit and down to the groin on the same side. As I like to say, “move the fluid out and down!” Hope that helps! 😊
Hi I’ve had bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction can you suggest any adaptations please?
Thank-you for the suggestions for getting to those hard-to-reach areas. I massage the (L) & (R) thoracic ducts a few times daily. This has been helpful.
Wonderful, I’m so glad!
Over a year ago I had double mastectomy … right side had the cancer and about 16 lymph nodes removed.
In the past 10 weeks my Pt and I are not having much success with the arm swelling / moving it out. I do several things at home (instructed by my PT) - including a rebounder and vibration plate that I get on my knees and hold the side of the plate. The most I have got it to move is 1/2 -1 cm …after a short time (maybe 1 hr) the fluid is back . My right arm is 25% larger than the left . Dr ruled out blood clot now have a PET SCAN ordered to rule out cancer . Is there other things that could be blocking this?
Thank you for sharing
Really helpful. Thank you.
@@annemarieriley1138 you’re welcome, glad it’s helpful!
Quite helpful...thank you.
Wonderful, I’m so glad!
Thank you!❤
Seems I'm the only one confused by the right breast left breast in your depiction thereof. The bigger picture on my TV shows right breast which is the one I have affected but definitely looks like working on your left side. Can you clear this up for me please?
Hasn't the recommendation for taking fluid to the groin changed since the 2019 Alert (Australian) study was published? (Showing that's not nearly as effective as once thought.) I've been seeing a lot of others re-doing their videos to reflect this and my own current lymphedema therapist no longer teaches moving to the groin. (She also teaches firm, slow pressure instead of the super light style.)
@@ruthwolf1958 thanks for your question and feedback! Yes, for mild lymphedema, not moving the fluid to the groin can be a great option. For those with more severe lymphedema, also moving the fluid to the groin may still be beneficial. And, as you said, more research is starting to support a moderate pressure compared to the traditional very light pressure. Lots of exciting updates in lymphedema management!
Ive had bilateral lumpectomies with radiation only. (Im 75.) I am told i have lymphedema in both breasts. The areas are hard and somewhat tender. Can you address lymph drainage when for bulateral breast care, please?
@@carolemorris2436 thank you for your feedback and question! I can definitely do a video on bilateral breast MLD. In the meantime, the primary change from what I show in this video is going to be *not* moving the fluid across the chest, and only move the fluid from the breast to the same side armpit and down to the groin on the same side. As I like to say, “move the fluid out and down!” Hope that helps! 😊
@@oncopelvicptthat is what I thought, but confirmation is definitely helpful..as is your video. Thank you so much!
@@carolemorris2436 my pleasure!
Hello, same thing when you have mastectomy?
Thank you 🙏🏻 😊.