Question 1

developed hypertension;water retention, lymphedema;& shortness of breath when not lying down. my x-ray, ecco, heart mr, lungs are ok. whats wrong??

Accepted Answer

Edema: Shortness of breath despite normal echocardiogram,ekg,lung exam calls for a treadmill stress test and,if negative,pulmonary function studies. Medications like amlodipine, corticosteroids,antiinflammatories like Advil or Aleve can cause ankle edema. Taking a diuretic reverses fluid retention and lowers blood pressure. Potassium must then be monitored though.  A cardiologist is best to advise you.

Question 2

what are the recommended exercises for lymphedema of the arm?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy: An occupational therapist can customize a program for you.Compressing a hard rubber ball to work the forearm muscles , biceps and triceps exercises with weights can help move fluid from the upper arm

Question 3

what kind of exercises are ok if i have lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Wrap: Learn how to massage to drain lymph and need to do multilayer wraping called - complex decongestive therapy and reset lymphatics with pulsed electromagnetic therapy.

Question 4

what kind of exercises can i do for lymphedema in my legs?

Accepted Answer

Compression: Visit a lymphedema clinic if possible. They will help coordinate your treatment plan. Compression, compression, compression is most effective at bringing down swelling and for maintenance (ace wraps, stockings, etc.). Leg elevation at the end of the day. Massage therapy is offered by many lymphedema clinics. Sometimes a diuretic (water pill) can help bring down the swelling....Ask your doc.

Question 5

what kind of exercises will help with lymphedema in my legs?

Accepted Answer

Walking, stationary: Walking or the use of stairs as well as as a. Stationary bike will move lower legs to help fluid or lymph to move. Extensive long sanding lymphedema is less responsive to exercise.

Question 6

how can i prevent breast lymphedema when doing exercise?

Accepted Answer

Compression garments: Use of prescribed compression garments as well as avoiding exercises that promote blood supply such as hifgh resistance low rep exercises versus high rep low weights is preferred.

Question 7

how common is  lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: Most people do not suffer long term lymph edema with elective surgery - unless the lymphatic system is already compromised before surgery.  Lymph edema is more common when you have soft tissue problems such as crush injury, infection, cancer invasion, radiation or other complication involving host metabolic dysfunction.

Question 8

who is at risk for lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Surgery+/-Radiation: Anything that disrupts the lymphatic microcirculation of an extremity can cause lymphedema. The most common cause is the surgical removal of lymph nodes (ln) to stage certain cancers (breast and melanoma, most commonly).  Breast cancer treatment often includes radiation therapy; if the lns are included in the radiation field, the risks increase.  Thankfully, rates are down due to new techniques.

Question 9

lymphedema bandages alternative?

Accepted Answer

Compression Pump: There are a couple of compression pump systems that are in use today approved by the fda for lymphedema.  All you need is an rx from your doctor to have a pump prescribed for you and the inflation bags fitted appropriately.

Question 10

how is lymphedema diagnosed in women?

Accepted Answer

Usually clinically: Most diagnoses are made clinically with signs of swelling.  Unfortunately, by that time, there is already fibrosis and changes are controllable but not reversible.  Phys ther often use tape measurements which can be very variable (location, tightness of tape, dominant vs non-dom arm).  Water displacement works well but cumbesome.  Bioimpedance is simple and reproducible but insurance won't pay.

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