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  Harriett Richard → Helen Akin: Here’s an update sort of http://hwrichard.info/wp/genuine-care-giver/. #lymphadema #feelingbetternow

  • November 3, 2018
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  Harriett Richard Got a spider or misquisto bite this past weekend. No fever but 3 bites on lymphedema arm and one on other arm. Fortunately-swollen lymph node, unfortunately-left arm is swollen. Using Benadryl & cortisone cream. The bite area circles are beginning to...  moreGot a spider or misquisto bite this past weekend. No fever but 3 bites on lymphedema arm and one on other arm. Fortunately-swollen lymph node, unfortunately-left arm is swollen. Using Benadryl & cortisone cream. The bite area circles are beginning to harden. I plan on calling my regular dr today. Sometime soon because they really itch!!!! Any suggestions?????#itreallyitches #ihopetofeelbettertomorrow #lymphedema #hardening  less

  • October 8, 2018
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    margaret webb I hope you feel better very soon

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    margaret webb Any update on the bites? I am hoping you feel better.

    • October 9, 2018
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    Harriett Richard Thanks for the concern, Margaret. The dr gave me two prescriptions one antibiotic the other is a cream to rub into the bites. He said to call tomorrow if no progress. But the area is no longer warm or so itchy. The lymph node under my arm appears to be...  moreThanks for the concern, Margaret. The dr gave me two prescriptions one antibiotic the other is a cream to rub into the bites. He said to call tomorrow if no progress. But the area is no longer warm or so itchy. The lymph node under my arm appears to be shrinking also. Unfortunately, he didn’t think the swelling in my arm with lymphedema would go down.  

    • October 10, 2018
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  Harriett Richard is now friends with margaret webb.

  • September 11, 2018
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  Harriett Richard Here’s a bit about me. 1st I am glad to find this community. 2nd my arm swelling has occurred significantly 5 years after surgery. I am Breast Cancer Survivor/Researcher. Psychologist. Fulbright Scholar. Past ABPsi Board member. Sign Language Interpreter.

  • May 26, 2018
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  Harriett Richard wrote a new blog entry:

  Harriette’s blog

  This is a recent blog posting of mine. It contains 2 others on lymphedema. Hopefully, it will serve as my introduction. I’m happy to find this community.
  
  http://hwrichard.info/wp/live-your-best-lymph-life/

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  • May 26, 2018
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  Harriett Richard → Natalie Sera: I’m new to this group too. I had a mastectomy in 2009. Soon after that I was fitted for a glove and sleeve 2010. I also got a sleeve to sleep in which covers my hand and arm and is supposed to help reduce swelling. Recently I noticed increased swelling...  moreI’m new to this group too. I had a mastectomy in 2009. Soon after that I was fitted for a glove and sleeve 2010. I also got a sleeve to sleep in which covers my hand and arm and is supposed to help reduce swelling. Recently I noticed increased swelling in my arm with pain around my chest. Checked it out and thankfully no blood clots.
  
  Anyway, sorry for the going on. My main point is the one I wear for sleeping which is soft, but firm and a bit clunky is helping reduce the swelling. Not a lot but some. I had hoped my dr would have sent me to a therapist for wrapping and massage, but no such luck. The lemph massage therapist and the night garment work best. Although I am wearing mr sleeve and gauntlet during the day.  less

  • May 26, 2018

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  Harriett Richard → Sharon Vogel, CLT: Thank you for the links. They are very helpful, especially since I am new to the site.

  • May 26, 2018
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  Harriett Richard has just joined the community. Say hello!

  • May 18, 2018

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

    • May 18, 2018
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