Lymphodema
Lymphodema Has anybody had to give up work or cut their working hours down because of this?
Hi
No i continued to work through this, even though at the time i couldnt straighten my arm, it was swollen…couldnt straighten it…couldn’t stretch out to grab anything…was black and blue etc
i coudnt really sit at home as i was well apart from my arm, Tried everything creams…posions, gels…anitibiotics…heat pads etc nothing worked like they say it weill get better with time once the arm stops getting abused even giving blood irriates it,
but i am stubborn as i love my job…lol so it u feel u need to reduce your working hours, go for it
take care
simxx
Cant work Ive had a lumpectomy and an axillary clearance on 5/12 and I have been signed off work for 8 weeks! I have no sign of lymphodema or any other problems please can someone tell me why ive been signed off for this long, Ill be climbing the walls soon!
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