In search of answers

[dgilmer1]

Interested n lymhedema info I believe it's n my chest! I practically no voice and think it is related

[AnneBury]

Have a look at the website of the Lymphoedema Support Network lymphoedema.org . They also have a telephone help line (they are UK based).

[Lynora]

Are you in the USA?

[dgilmer1 in reply to Lynora]

Yes Florida

[Lynora in reply to dgilmer1]

Have a look at lymphedemapeople.com - lots of Floridians on the site, with advice and information and links to medical professionals who have an interest in lymphatic problems. Also the Nationak Lymphedema Network lymphnet.org

Have you developed lymphoedema in any other part of the body?

[dgilmer1 in reply to Lynora]

I’m just learning about it my breast cancer was in 1999 and I had 17 lymph nodes removed 2010 spot on my vocal chord removed followed by radiation. My right shoulder I don’t have full range of motion and my right knee swells from time to time thank you so much for you information much appreciated as I start this journey

[Lynora]

The damage to your voice will have been done by the radiotherapy. It will have inevitably damaged lymph vessels in the neck and throat. An MLD therapist would be able to work on your head, neck, face etc, to ease lymphatic congestion, but the voice may need additional help from a speech therapist, who will teach you how to use your breath and mouth shape to produce sound.

[dgilmer1 in reply to Lynora]

I am so grateful to you for this information thank you so much