What is rebounder ?

Member_of_the_Club

Thanks Binney, as always, for your informative post.  Nanay, it was another poster who said rebounding can prevent lymphedema.

Anonymous

FWIW, ain't no rebounder saleswoman either 

nanay, used the rebounder I bought 10 years ago for the first time a couple of weeks ago.  That's all I can afford at this moment

Wish I had begun bouncing with joy 10 years ago, I might be healthier today !

agnieszka

Just came back from the BS visit. I did have small seroma which doc drained.

Happy bouncing ladies!

motheroffoursons

Vivre,

Congratualations.  You have written the most rude and condescending post/email I have every received.

1. This started when Nanay wrote about sweating, not about the lymphatic system.  Her post said something about pollution and then said sweat it out.

2.  I wrote back that prespiration is a means of thermoregulation and not primarily designed to remove toxins.  No mention of lymphatic system.

3.  Nanay wrote back to say that is not what she meant in her post (eg I think it was a linguistic issue)

4-.  You wrote back a rude and consdescending post that addressed the lymphatic system, which had not been mentioned in previous posts.

You know, I never write about treatments, stats, stages, insurance issues.  I have no real knowledge of those things.  However, I do have a strong background in biology and I address those issues.  I try to correct basic science misconceptions because I DO NOT WANT MY BC SISTERS TO BASE THEIR TREATMENT ON FAULTY UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCIENCE.

I am aggravated because of your post.  I am also upset with the recent treactions of individuals to posts by good BC sisters that in effect say "I made up my mind, and don't confuse me with the facts."  I also find it frustrating and very sad.

For that reason I am going to drop off of breascancer.org for awhile.

I will however, possible peek in on the other forums to see how those remarkable women in Stage IV are doing.  I pray for them and think of them as genuine heroes.

IrishInNC

Just an observation: How did one simple question turn into such a heated discussion? MY opinion is there are a few BC sisters that need to chill out! Have a great day, girls.

agnieszka

 IrishInNC: I agree. The purpose of my question was to find new information not to cause more trouble as in one of the other posts. I kind of thought that if anything ladies in this particular circle of interests (meaning holistic, complimentary etc.) would be most respectful and open-minded. I am a bit disappointed but not giving up on anyone yet!

Best to all!

A.

Kimberly432

Hello,

My doctor who is a Board Certified Internal Medicine MD who has a very good reputation in our city told me to get a rebounder and use it every day to get the lymph moving. Said very important. No, I do not have lymphedema.

agnieszka

Yes, I started seeing P.T. two days ago and she definitely confirmed that too. So far I am still just "bouncing" on exercise ball, since I don't have rebounder. I was told that will work too.

elmcity69

I've been wanting to purchase a rebounder, but am not sure. I have very slight LE in my right arm - but honestly, wearing the compression sleeve seems to aggravate it! i do yoga regularly - 4-5x week, and that keeps it under control. unfortunately, i am banned from yoga x6 weeks since my preventive MX (3/24), and my arm has been feeling puffy since.

i really don't want to return to my LE therapist. one more f*(#ing appointment blah blah blah.

hmm. ideas?

Member_of_the_Club

It sounds like your compression sleeve is poorly fit for you.  If you post over in the LE section, some of our "experts" will help you out.

elmcity69

thanks, MOTC. I did go to a practice highly recommended by my rad onc, but perhaps this is true - God knows the therapist I was assigned was a total ditz. will check out the LE thread!

Anonymous

For the runners:

 

http://shop.kangoojumps.com/doc1115.htm

hymil

Elmcity, if your arm is still puffy after surgery I am sure you would be wise to seek medical attention either the surgical team who treated you or more probably your LE specialist, don't let it get out of hand.; My understanding is that the sooner you get the lymph shifted out of that arm the less likely for long term damage but if it just sits there it can solidify somehow and cause fibrosis, a hardening of the tissues and your'e then much more likely to get bad things long term damage like cellulitis which can be life threatening.  Please do get help.

edit: if you have been shown self massage for lymphatic drainage that would be a good start in the meantime. There are u-tube videos if you have not been taught, Binney or Kira can give you the links