Is there a Cure for Lymphedema with Surgery? Lymphedema Myths Explained by a Lymphedema Therapist

Lymphedema is a chronic disease that is more common than people realize. However, many questions about lymphedema and edema exist. There are many controversial myths and recommendations circulating about lymphedema and swelling. Do compression stockings and compression garments work to avoid worsening of swelling? Is there a cure for lymphedema? What lymphedema surgery will cure lymphedema? Does lifting heavy objects or weight training make lymphedema worse? What is true and what is not? Why is there so much confusion? In today's video, which is part 1 of a series, we are going to go through 3 different myths about lymphedema.

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞s?

00:00 Intro
00:50 Compression garments
03:36 Is there a cure for lymphedema? What Surgery?
06:50 Weight training and lifting heavy objects
10:01 Summary

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[sassy_steph]

Thank you! Yes this is what my breast oncologist told me and a lot of older breast cancer survivors scared me telling me all this other stuff that isnt true. A lot of older survivors seem to not want to work out and i almost wonder if thats why the "working out is bad for it" myth started going around. I'm someone who did a lot of weight lifting prior to breast cancer and missed doing it. Ive started with light weights. Been a journey on and off for 9 years. Stop and go with surgeries and biopsies but always tried to call my doctor or text her to make sure i was doing the right thing. .. i also noticed this with diet post breast cancer. People just give up and start eating a lot of sweets and junk food. We didnt survive to have low quality of life ladies!!

[margaritamoreaux]

I suffer from the primary lymphedema on the left leg. I live in France where the compression garments are partially covered by the insurance system. The best method is the self bandage with about 3 layers of the bandages, and I also bandage the toes when I sleep, it works wonders. The drainage helps only at about 2% ! So I stopped doing it and do not take the trouble anymore. I also swim and cycle a lot, plus I practice yoga. I wear the class 3 stockings all the time. Surgery is impossible and they told me it was too risky.

[isabelramires]

I tried both surgeries LVNT and LVA, but unfortunatly they did not work and no improvment

[fern]

Microsurgical vascularized lymph node transfert ( VLNT) or Lymphovenous bypass ( LVA ) ? we want testimonials from patients!, yes we want testimonials from patients!

[lorraineniess]

Thank you hun very much, .... appreciate you and your videos!

[Dada]

So can I do weight training with no fear of re-occurring of lymphedema or affecting it badly
I have had liposuction done, is there a possibilty for reoccuring again ?

[MrsShenika]

Thank you. I suffer with hot flashes and sometimes I'll have them for 2 months straight. They cause the lymphedema in my breast and underarm to swell and it's painful. I can't stand to wear the Prarie compression bra because I'm burning up. I use K Tape on the breast but getting it off.😵

[GG]

If i go on swimming, does it mean i have to wear the compression stockings while i go on swimming ?
I have been using compression stockings for more than 6 months and i make handwash on it? The compression stockings is quite expensive and was thinking to replace it after year? is that okay?