Golfers elbow treatment

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kk69Z
kk69Z Member Posts: 167
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
Golfers elbow treatment
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  • kk69Z
    kk69Z Member Posts: 167
    edited July 2010

    I have "golfers elbow" in my left elbow. I went to a physical therapist because I've had it for about a year now. My breast cancer was also in my left arm. I only had 3 sentinal nodes taken out and no auxillery nodes. When I was at the therapist she put this patch on my elbow with medicine that goes through the skin directly to the tendon and she told me to keep it on for 2 hours. I told her that I had breast cancer. And she said that it was up to me if I wanted to do it. I really didn't see any harm in it, since I wasn't getting an injection and its not like getting blood pressure done. Anyway, I left it on for 15 minutes and then took it off when I got out to my car. I don't know why. I guess I wanted to check with you guys on the boards to get your input on this. This wouldn't be anything that would bring on lyphomdema, would it? Thanks. I guess a lot of heads are better then one.

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  • kk69Z
    kk69Z Member Posts: 167
    edited July 2010

    Isn't there anyone out there who can give me their opinion on my question (above). I need some advice by Monday because I need to go to PT again. Thanks

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited July 2010

    Gee, I don't know; maybe PM Binney as she is an expert in this area.

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  • navygirl
    navygirl Member Posts: 886
    edited July 2010

    kk...did she tell you what the patch was? Since this isn't an injection I would think you would be perfectly fine doing it - lymphedema comes from inflicting some type of stress/injury as in needle puncture/over use, etch. The patch is probably to reduce inflammation, in which case you could be preventing a lymphedema by reducing the inflammation. I have arthritis in my shoulder and carpel tunnel in both arms...some days the only thing that helps is the heating pad, even though it's not something I should use from a lymphedema stand point. I use it on low and I don't leave it directly on my skin!

    You could also put a call into your Onc. and let her know the situation, she might be able to help you make up your mind on whether to use it or not?

    Good luck... 

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  • kk69Z
    kk69Z Member Posts: 167
    edited July 2010

    thanks navy girl,

    I was thinking along the same line as you. I guess for real peace of mind I will call them tomorrow.

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