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Should you wear your compression sleeve if you've developed Cellulitis in Lymphedema arm?

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Lynora

No - just rest up. Don the garment once the pain has subsided.

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AbbeyMpom in reply toLynora

Thank you so much for the feedback.

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Miliverpool

No don’t wear it. Hope you’re on antibiotics and it clears soon then resume wearing. Take care.

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