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<blockquote data-quote="crazymama30" data-source="post: 427028" data-attributes="member: 3184"><p>I don't believe it ever goes away, but you can manage the symptoms and it should get better. I would make sure your Occupational Therapist (OT) is trained in Lymphedema massage, there are several certifying agencies, and I don't really know if there is one that is better than another.</p><p> </p><p>If you can elevate it while you watch TV or do other things you usually do while sitting that should help. Maybe ankle pumps or some sort of leg movement would help. The condition occurs when the Lymph system is damaged and cannot move the lymph fluid out of the extremities. The Lymphatic vessels do not have any way to "move" the fluid up and out except by muscle contraction, so maybe moving the muscles would help?</p><p> </p><p>I would also find out if thigh high (oh, and they are a big PITA) compression stockings would be of more help for you. Make sure you are fitted for them by a specialist.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crazymama30, post: 427028, member: 3184"] I don't believe it ever goes away, but you can manage the symptoms and it should get better. I would make sure your Occupational Therapist (OT) is trained in Lymphedema massage, there are several certifying agencies, and I don't really know if there is one that is better than another. If you can elevate it while you watch TV or do other things you usually do while sitting that should help. Maybe ankle pumps or some sort of leg movement would help. The condition occurs when the Lymph system is damaged and cannot move the lymph fluid out of the extremities. The Lymphatic vessels do not have any way to "move" the fluid up and out except by muscle contraction, so maybe moving the muscles would help? I would also find out if thigh high (oh, and they are a big PITA) compression stockings would be of more help for you. Make sure you are fitted for them by a specialist. [/QUOTE]
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