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jinky Member Posts: 746
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

Yesterday I swelled up really bad. The worse I have seen. I was using my sleeve and glove in the daytime and at night wrapping. They took blood and no infection. Went to physo and getting help there and she is going to wrap for me as I am left handed and le in left hand. My dear hubby used to do it but he passed away 4 months ago. I will get this under control. le hugs jinky

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2011

    Oh Jinky, I'm so sorry about your husband, and sorry that the LE got so bad--it's good you went to the ER and got some help.

    My LE is in my left hand and I'm left handed also. Takes some getting used to for the wrapping.

    Let us know how you're doing.

    Kira

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2011

    Jinky, yikes! Flares are so alarming, such a panicky feeling.Frown Hope the wrap is feeling good and everything will soon be back in control. Was the swelling weather-related, do you think?

    Be well!
    Binney

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  • jinky
    jinky Member Posts: 746
    edited June 2011

    This is caused by a flare up of arthritis......over did it and my wrist is still painning alot.....shannon is sure she will get it under control......le hugs jinky

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  • BeckySharp
    BeckySharp Member Posts: 935
    edited June 2011

    Jinky--I am so sorry about your husband.  I hope you get your swelling controlled soon.  I am right handed and LE is in right arm so wrapping is very laborious and slow for me.  Glad you found someone to help.  Becky

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  • jinky
    jinky Member Posts: 746
    edited June 2011

    Wrapping is not taking my hand down and I was at the doctor last night and he said advanced arthritis is keeping the le going. I knew this as this is what happened before.My sed rate is only up to 35. I have been on 2 celebex a day for 8 days instead of the 1 I usually take. He said give it more time. Can't take  indo because oh heart burn.The pain in my wrist  compares next to childbirth honestly. Gave me ty# 3. I am not going to give up  It is unbelieveable.

    Shannon at the hospital wants to try something else. I am willing to try anything. I am not a quitter but I almost cried over this but I know the LORD is going to help me. le hugs jinky

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2011

    Jinky, this rots!Frown What does Shannon want to try? I hope you'll soon have the pain under control. Keep us posted, please! Hugs and prayers,
    Binney

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  • Suzybelle
    Suzybelle Member Posts: 920
    edited June 2011

    Jinky,

     I don't have any advice, just wanted to give you a hug.

    ((((Jinky)))))

    Hope this passes and you are feeling better very soon.  Kiss

    Suzanne

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  • BeckySharp
    BeckySharp Member Posts: 935
    edited June 2011

    Jinky--I have no advice but I am sorry you are having a hard time.  Healing hugs.  Becky

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  • jinky
    jinky Member Posts: 746
    edited June 2011

    Thank you everyone. Today my arm is back to my normal. yeah!!!!! Now just my hand  and I had to get tylenol # 3 for the pain. Advanced arthritis. The 2 celebrex should kick in soon.

    le hugs jinky

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2011

    Jinky, just FYI--celebrex can cause peripheral edema. It's a COX-2 inhibitor, vs. a typical non-steroidal, so hypothetically it's easier on your stomach, but it's notorious for causing swelling.

    Always something...

    Kira 

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  • kane744
    kane744 Member Posts: 461
    edited June 2011

    Jinky, I've been sitting around feeling sorry for myself these past couple days.  After reading your posts I felt ashamed of myself.  Really.  I am pulling for you and hope your physical pain will be relieved soon.  Big hugs to you and your spirit.  And so sorry about your husband.  Please continue to let us know how things are coming along.

    Kane

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  • jinky
    jinky Member Posts: 746
    edited June 2011

    HI Girls, Well went to doctor ( new(surgeon) today and I am getting a us instead of mammo this year. Would like me to keep having mammos becaused she thinks they are better than us.She sees patients where the cancer has come back in their skin. I have a year to think about it.

    Shannon gave me a soft pad with very light soft chips and it does work on the hand under the glove. Tomorrow I will see if it will work with the sleeve on as wrapping my hand and wearing my sleeve pools it in the hand.She wont be back till Monday and if it continue works I want some. Will keep you up to date.

    le hugs jinky

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited June 2011

    Hey, Jinky, you can tell your new doc that my US found not only the cancerous tumor but 3 benign spots plus a cyst. That's after a CLEAR mammo and on a breast at age 57 (so unlikely to have dense breasts!) Mammos are far from perfect.

    All the best.

    Leah

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  • jinky
    jinky Member Posts: 746
    edited June 2011

    Just came back from ER.... 5 hours......red rash this morning on my painful wrist....about 1 and 1/2 inch long.....can't wrap.....right?.....2 doctors THINK it is cellulitis....put me on cephalexin 500mg to be safe.....4 times a day for 7 days....I outlined it with a pen....is that okay?......it is some kind of infection?....have to see family doc Monday.....help me please....I am tired.....le hugs jinky

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  • BeckySharp
    BeckySharp Member Posts: 935
    edited June 2011

    Oh Jinky--I wish I knew how I could help!  Hang in there.  Maybe you will feel better once the antiobiotic kicks in.  Take it easy, rest.  Becky

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