Redx with Lympadema have not been here for a while

Sierra

Hi Gals:

I have been redx with this

am a l4 yr survivor

and believe I overdid it with lifting etc.

and mayb e l of my weights who knows?

so, I am reading this forum and

doing what I can at the moment awaiting

some Tx at my centre month wait list

prior to I might get the massage at $l20.00 a session

thinking it would be helpful but no insurance so

b it of an issue

also, do you carry backpacks? purses these days are way

too heavy for me, and

lotion.. is there one really good one I use Aveeno now

I use a buggy for food etc, and really it is loaded

dont have a car so, must have done something

Im in Ontario, and did contact Willow who were very helpful with referral to

therapist

definitely am taking more care now

Tks in advance for any other tips.

B e well

Sierra

I have a sleeve from l4 yrs back

but right now will not of course use it

till speaking to the professionals couldnt get it on anyway

i have been told not to favour that arm though to keep using it

but am trying to use the left hand for holding my cafe cup

etc as my fingies are so sore also have Arty Do any of you have

Arty as well in hands?

Kicks

I very seldom (if ever) carry a 'purse' but carry a small back pack instead. Usually just sling it over my left shoulder as is quick and easy to put on and take off. I also have a med. sized back pack and a large one that I use from time to time. The large one is set up as a Survival kit with many things that could be needed if I wind up in a survival situation. I also keep my Audubon Society books (Birds, Trees, Insects, Reptiles) in it and always have it in the truck when I/we go up in the Hills or out on the prairie in case I see something interesting to check out.

I would not think that a 14 y/o sleeve would be a good idea. In those many years the material/elasticity has probably deterioted drastically. My LET guy say that if you only have 1 sleeve/glove it should be replaced every 3 months. He always orders me 2 new sets every 6 months.

I do have arthritis in both hands according to Xrays but have no pain from it.

W

Sierra

hi, tks for all your info here.. say it seems you and I have somethingin common i love outdoors and birding in fact watch some from my window in the trees but the binos to carry are heavy

yes yes to your comments re the sleeve i dont even know where the darn thing is!

i Love Audubon as well,

im going to buy a back pack

and carry a small purse money etc. but only a lipstick

good idea re ur survival kit too as we never know

best to you

Sierra

psI also did taxol and ac

glennie19

Kicks:  do you mind if I ask what is in your survival backpack?  I've been thinking of making one.

Kicks

I'll be happy to list all I have in my Survival Kit(s). It'll probably be Mon before I have time to do a good 'job' of explaining what I carry and how it differs with the seasons and locations.

glennie19

Your survival kit changes with the seasons?  I guess that would make sense up North,,, here in FL,,, it's mostly one season,,, hot,, not quite as hot,, and hot as he!!