Guidelines on Exercise For Those With/At Risk for Lymphedema

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Vb - I'm a runner too. When I was first dx with LE, I wore my sleeve and gauntlet when running as I noticed fluid building up especially in my hands and fingers, particularly after longer runs or in warmer weather. As I learned to manage my LE, I learned when I needed to wear them and when I didn't. As for spin, since you're up on your arms and hands when standing on the pedals, I'd definitely wear the sleeve and gauntlet when spinning.

Actually, I'd wear them for any exercise to begin with, and monitor yourself closely. Everyone is different in what triggers swelling, so as you learn to manage LE you can gradually start experimenting with leaving them off now and then to see how you do. But if you're new to LE, I'd err on the side of wearing your sleeve and gauntlet for just about everything until you learn your individual triggers.

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