LYMPHEDEMA TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES

[Riffrafe]

NEED HELP WITH LYMPHEDEMA

Has anyone found any alternative methods to help with lymphedema, aside from bandaging , compression, MLD?

Specifically, has anyone had complete reversal through alternative methods? Methods that you discovered on your own?

[lweaver]

Look into Bemer mat treatmen. Maybe you can find a practitioner. I have o e, but they are expensive.

LeAnn

[Riffrafe in reply to lweaver]

Thanks, for the reply- what % improvement would you say you’ve had using it?

[Meadesmith in reply to lweaver]

they retail around 3500 i think.

[lynnhbtb]

Here's what I've done for arm and trunk lymphedema -- manual drainage by specialized physical therapists, specialized lymph drainage massage as well as self massage, acupuncture, compression sleeves and K-T athletic tape for my back/trunk, which really helps. I can lead you to some info for that if you're interested. My PT also fought to get me a compression machine that I only use when it really flares up. These have all helped at various times. I just kept searching for ways to control it. I wish you all the best with finding some answers for yourself.

[Riffrafe in reply to lynnhbtb]

Thanks so much, I’ve been looking into cutting out sugar also, have you tried that and if so found it worked at all?

[lynnhbtb in reply to Riffrafe]

I don't eat a lot of sugar, but do enjoy my dark chocolate. I notice that I feel more filled up with fluid after eating certain foods, balsamic vinegar is one. So weird.

[RLN-overcomer]

Sister/Warrior There was a post 1 year ago , on a cutting edge surgery treatment that is in

the HealthUnlocked right side bar( related post ) area of the page. I think it was posted by

Joan137. I read the article, and this procedure is working. You need to read this article. I don't

remember what Dr. or where it is being done. I am sure it is very expensive, and is at the

moment probably not covered by health insurance. I pray that eventually this procedure will

be available for those of us who suffer from Lymphedema, especially those suffering with

extreme swelling, and pain.

[Riffrafe in reply to RLN-overcomer]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I will search for that!

[RLN-overcomer]

I am my sisters keeper, after God of course Amen