The second type of acute lymphedema occurs 6 to 8 weeks after surgery or during a course of radiation therapy. This type may be caused by inflammation of either lymphatic vessels or veins. The affected limb is tender, warm or hot, and red and is treated by keeping the limb supported in a raised position and taking anti-inflammatory drugs.
So I guess I'll keep taking the anti-inflamatories. I know that this is because of the radiation. I know it is. Here's the whole article.
1 comment:
jenn --
please take the utmost of gentle care. i cannot begin to fathom the levels of your much warranted frustration and exhaustion on every single level.
thank you for the article and always, your fearless sharing.
love,
~ c
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