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Old 05-15-2012, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MelodyL View Post
Alan's edema is not bad at all. What I wanted to know if any of you think that a lymphodema pump would do what a massager does. When he holds a hand held massager to his thighs, it brings all the blood into his feet (at least this is what he says is happening because the pain goes away).

So I was thinking "What if he wore this lymphodema apparel and it compresses and decompresses (I have no idea how long one wears this thing) but I wonder if wearing this would bring relief to someone with PN?

Hey, it's a thought!!!



Melody
Hey Melody,

Please refer to my previous post #5 concerning Lymphedema. It is not the same as edema. And that pump is for Lymphedema not for edema.

Thanks.
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