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Suggest Treatment For Secondary Lymphedema

I developed Lymphadema this past March. I had cancer, breast, 25 years ago. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation treatments. Never had trouble with my right arm or any sign of Lymphedema. I injured my hand in March and it activated secondary Lymphedema in my right arm. I have, and am, having therapy. In the past few days I have had shaking in my right hand! It scares me. Why? It just started. I noticed it when I placed a coffee cup down and I had a time controlling the shaking. It has continued. Please advise me what is happening and what should I do?
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Lymphedema secondary to cancer can be seen in many women even years after taking treatment. Taking proper supportive care is recommended to prevent any complications. Keeping the skin clean is important and this prevents the appearance of cellulitis.

Studies have shown some medications to work in reducing secondary lymphedema. The right medication needs to be given by your doctor after confirming your condition and might include benzopyrone group of medicines (including coumarin and flavonoids), when combined with intensive physical therapy. Compression therapy also works in these patients.
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Suggest Treatment For Secondary Lymphedema

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Lymphedema secondary to cancer can be seen in many women even years after taking treatment. Taking proper supportive care is recommended to prevent any complications. Keeping the skin clean is important and this prevents the appearance of cellulitis. Studies have shown some medications to work in reducing secondary lymphedema. The right medication needs to be given by your doctor after confirming your condition and might include benzopyrone group of medicines (including coumarin and flavonoids), when combined with intensive physical therapy. Compression therapy also works in these patients.