Hi guys, I am newly diagnosed with breast/chest lymphoedema, but have not yet seen the actual Lymphoedema clinic for any real help.
I'm flying long haul next week. I am intending on wearing a sports bra to help with chest compression, but am unsure whether i should wear my usual flight socks?
It seems odd to try and stop gravity pushing the fluid down my body when i am actively massaging to do the same thing!
I am intending on taking a mini aspirin to help prevent blood clots.
I just wondered if anyone had any input/ experience with this? Has anyone had issues with their lymphoedema getting worse after an 8 hour flight?
It's only a 4 day work trip so I won't have much time between flights. My main fear here is cellulitis.
I'd appreciate any input anyone has. Thank you for reading.
Hi Fiddlesticks and welcome to the forum. I wonder if you may able to give the Nurses a call at Macmillan and have chat with them directly as they may be in a better position to advise you re this. 08088080000.
I found the following link in a search of Macmillan website and you need only click on it to take you to this
gail
