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  Peggy Amsler → Norris Susan: Susan, manual lymphatic drainage with CDT is used very successfully to reduce the amount of fluid.  Lymphedema is a chronic condition but we can help you manage it.  We use MLD, bandaging, and exercises to improve lymphedema. What area do you live in?...  moreSusan, manual lymphatic drainage with CDT is used very successfully to reduce the amount of fluid.  Lymphedema is a chronic condition but we can help you manage it.  We use MLD, bandaging, and exercises to improve lymphedema. What area do you live in? I can help you find a qualified therapist in your area. Or if you feel more comfortable you can go to vodders school web site.  Let me know how I can help.  

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    Norris Susan Hi ! I am seeing a therapist 3x a week, but not seeing much improvement and in a lot of discomfort. I may have to have some fluid removed via needle...again. I thought 'manual' meant ME doing it - which is what I need, to be able to do more between...  moreHi ! I am seeing a therapist 3x a week, but not seeing much improvement and in a lot of discomfort. I may have to have some fluid removed via needle...again. I thought 'manual' meant ME doing it - which is what I need, to be able to do more between appointments. I wear a sleeve, and they use the pump sleeve/torso thing when I have therapy. I think she plans to bandage me tomorrow. This stuff...    

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist Hi Susan, CDT stands for Complete Decongestive therapy and your therapy should consist of manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, exercises, education on self massage and self bandaging and garments come at the end of your treatment as they are...  moreHi Susan, CDT stands for Complete Decongestive therapy and your therapy should consist of manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, exercises, education on self massage and self bandaging and garments come at the end of your treatment as they are meant to help maintain any reduction achieved during your treatments. You can also find another therapist on nortonschool.com. They have an...    

    • February 18, 2014
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  Peggy Amsler Hi. I am a cancer survivor, tongue cancer 2011. I am a massage therapist for 14 years and after cancer I got trained in the Vodder method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage. I am fully trained to treat lymphedema patients. I joined this group to let people...  moreHi. I am a cancer survivor, tongue cancer 2011. I am a massage therapist for 14 years and after cancer I got trained in the Vodder method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage. I am fully trained to treat lymphedema patients. I joined this group to let people with lymphedema know that there is help.  I have seen the results and would be happy to talk to anyone who has questions.  

  • February 6, 2014

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    Norris Susan I am very interested in learning about Manual Drainage. Mastectomy 12/18/13, was a breeze, this Lymphedema is taking its toll!!! Thanks.

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

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