Lymphedema
| Lymphedema, also known as
lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and
tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic
system returns the interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then to
the bloodstream, where it is recirculated back to the tissues. Tissues
with lymphedema are at risk of infection.
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Last updated ― November 15, 2009
About 5 years ago I had 6
lymph nodes
removed during a
lumpectomy
for breast
cancer. I had numbness and swelling in my arm. Before Nikken I went for the
therapeutic massage, but after I wear the
Women's Bracelet
Women's Braided Stainless Bracelet. I drink
PiMag water
PiMag Aqua Pour Gravity System, which is a great help. I also use the
Magboy
Magboy to massage the arm and move the fluid to the thoracic area. I
also sleep on the
Sleep System
Kenko Sleep System. I very rarely have the swelling problem now.
Loretta
Twenty-six years ago I had radical surgery for
cervical
cancer, which included removing a bunch of groin
lymph nodes.
My feet swelled with lymphedema. Doctors told me I could expect
it to worsen as I age and that I would probably end up in a wheel chair. Well,
they grew fatter and wider and I was beginning to have a great deal of trouble
finding shoes. Then I bought the far-infrared Sport Socks
Sport Socks. In six weeks the swelling
was down to the point where I could wear dress shoes and dance! Then I bought
CardioStrides
CardioStrides. Now my feet
have shrunk to the point where I need to buy smaller shoes! I am so thrilled!
Rosemarie
My sister's lymphedema in her leg was helped by wearing Magsteps
Magsteps. After 3 weeks her stiff swollen leg
was normal again. This problem was caused by 5 years of surgeries, chemo and
radiation. The straw that broke the camel's back was radiation to her pelvis and
thigh area.
Nancy
I had someone who had great success with the Necklace and
Bracelet
Women's Braided Stainless Bracelet. She no
longer has a funny
feeling in her hand, her arm and hand does not swell up, and she does not need
the lymphedema
treatments or massage to keep her arm and hand from swelling. She initially bought the necklace
for headaches and stress in her neck and shoulders - the necklace took care of
these and then gave her the unexpected bonus of relieving the swelling.
Anonymous
I recently used the PowerMag
Biaxial PowerMag around the area of the affected arm with
amazing success. My friend
has the usual lymphedema post her
mastectomy two years ago.
Having had the lymph glands removed
as well, she has the classic swollen upper/under arm due to the accumulation of the lymph,
and very restricted movement in this arm. She attends a clinic on a regular
basis
with absolutely no results/benefits at all. I only used the PowerMag for about
three minutes. She
felt the warmth, and when asked to see if it had made any difference, she was
able to fully raise
her arm for the first time since the operation was done over two years ago. It
was totally amazing.
Dillian
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