Any hand drummers with LE?

Spookiesmom
Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
edited September 2019 in Lymphedema

My senior center is having a hand drum class, starting Monday. It sounds like fun, would get me out of the house.

Problem is, I have LE in both arms, and my dominant hand is always swollen. I’m wondering if it would be harmful to my hand to do the class.

Any ideas?

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited September 2019

    Hi, Spookiesmom,

    This sounds like a fun class! You could try it and see how your hands/arms react. You'd want to go VERY easy the first time you try it. Gentle drumming, alternating hands, and only for, say, 15 minutes at a time, increasing by 15-minute increments at the next class meetings. Do wear your sleeves and gloves. They might interfere a bit with the sound of the drum, but that's hardly a reason not to give it a try. Let us know how it goes!

    Gentle hugs,
    Binney

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited September 2019

    Thanks Binney❤️❤️❤️❤️

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