For years Jane worked as a nurse which required her to be on her feet most of the day. One day one of her legs began to get bigger. Over time it became 4 to 6 inches bigger than the other leg. She experienced a lot of pain all the time so she went to an endocrinologist who did a CAT scan, Ultrasound and some blood work. He said she had some edema in her legs but there was nothing he could do about it so she didn't receive any antibiotics.
Feeling a little frustrated she visited a massage therapist who provided some relief by massaging the fluid out of her leg. The massage therapist suggested it was a lymph condition. When Jane went home that night she Googled it and found photos that closely resembled her own situation...the legs were fat, swollen, lumpy and bumpy. She exclaimed "my God those are my legs." It was the first time she could put the right name to her condition.
Some months later a lymphatic center opened near her home and they identified she had Lymphedema and were able to put her on a treatment plan.
What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is a condition that causes swelling of the limbs of the body. When it is not treated, it can become a more dangerous condition. There are approximately 3 million people in the United States that suffer from this condition. The cause can be varied, ranging from no known reason to surgeries performed for various cancers including prostrate, breast cancer and lymphoma. The lymph nodes swell due to damage caused by the surgery and become blocked. Fluid builds and cannot drain. The areas most often affected are the arms and legs.
How to Treat Lymphedema
The good news is that Lymphedema can be treated, managed, and controlled. Although Lymphedema has afflicted the population for centuries, little was understood about the disease. Only in the past ten to fifteen years have clinicians begun to seriously focus on its treatment.
Although Lymphedema is not curable, a Lymphedema pump (also named compression pump) helps to relieve excess fluid build-up in the arms or legs. The pump has a sleeve attached to the area that is affected. It inflates and deflates allowing the flow of fluid to drain back into the Lymphatic system, which reduces the swelling. The creation of the Lymphedema pump allows those who have Lymphedema to resume tasks that were virtually impossible to accomplish due to the swelling.
The Lymphedema pump is portable so it can be taken anywhere. If you are planning to go on vacation, it is lightweight and easy to pack for the trip. The operation is quiet so it will not disturb others. Many people use the pump while reading or watching television. The Lymphedema pump is even covered by most insurance companies when your doctor provides a statement that says it is medically necessary.
By implementing the latest research and technology the Lymphedema pump will dramatically improve your quality of life.
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Lymphedema can be treated, managed, and controlled. Although Lymphedema has afflicted the population for centuries, little was understood about the disease. Only in the past ten to fifteen years have clinicians begun to seriously focus on its treatment. Our Lymphedema Compression pump is designed by implementing the latest research and technology and can DRAMATICALLY improve the quality of your Life!
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