compression shirt/tank recommendations for truncal

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glennie19
glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

I had a UMX and I've developed truncal LE on my left side. My CLT recommended trying a compression shirt or tank. The Under Armour for men is too big and she suggested that I look for a boy's size. She suggested trying Nike.  Has anyone had any experience with Nike or recommend any other brand? 

Also, One of the fitters I went to, put me in a compression bra (cuz the Belisse was too big). It is just a regular exercise compression bra, no pockets. But it was SOOO stinking tight that it caused my remaining breast to hurt. It also put a lot of pressure on my shoulder and the straps were not adjustable.   I'm going to check out the wearease compression bra as soon as I can, but I was wondering if anyone else with UMX has had problems with pain in the remaining breast from wearing compression bras/garments?  If so,, what can be done?  

Thanks!!

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  • floaton
    floaton Member Posts: 181
    edited May 2014

    Glennie, 

    The men's Underarmor are too big for me too, so I bought a couple of ua boys tees. They don't have the same level of compression as the men's though, so you'll have to try and see how the level is for you.  The only thing that consistently fits me ok now is the jobst surgical bra.  Not pretty and not even especially well made, I think since it's supposed to be a short term use thing (my le has poor taste :), but does come where you can order a cup on one side and none on the other so may be worth a try to help with the compression pain?  

    Oh, and I'll add it also has Velcro shoulders so may help with the digging in too.  

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  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited May 2014

    Thanks for the suggestion, floaton!  I'll look into that one too.

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited May 2014

    glennie

    We are all different with varied needs, but I LOVE my sassybax torso trimmer

    see sassybax.com

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