Guest guest Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 At what location is the apex of her highest curve? Ive yet to see lymphedema from a cast, but that doesnt mean its not a possibility. If the cast is the cause of the lymphadema, adjustments must be made. Please keep us posted on this. HRH > Has anyone had lymphedema from the cast? Abigail has this and it's causing > her arms to swell. This cast is very high up on her armpits, I think she > needs an over the shoulder but her dr. doesn't do them. I am hoping they > can just trim the armpits a little bit and won't need to change the whole > thing, she just got this one Nov. 21st..wondering if anyone else has > experienced this? > > -Ami > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 thanks for the reply.! Her apex is T8-T9..we are still waiting to hear back from Boston. In the meantime we are elevating her arms and having her move them around more and the swelling has decreased some, they are also running a urine sample to rule out other things likes a UTI..will let you know when any new info comes in : ) -Ami > > At what location is the apex of her highest curve? Ive yet to see > lymphedema from a cast, but that doesnt mean its not a possibility. If > the cast is the cause of the lymphadema, adjustments must be made. Please > keep us posted on this. > HRH > > > Has anyone had lymphedema from the cast? Abigail has this and it's causing > > her arms to swell. This cast is very high up on her armpits, I think she > > needs an over the shoulder but her dr. doesn't do them. I am hoping they > > can just trim the armpits a little bit and won't need to change the whole > > thing, she just got this one Nov. 21st..wondering if anyone else has > > experienced this? > > > > -Ami > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks Ami. So sorry your lil angel is having to deal with this. Over the shoulder -vs- under arm casts are case by case, but the general rule is that if the apex is above t-8/t-9 then an over the shoulder would be most effective. An under arm may be just fine in her case..(?) I know you have probably already discussed these options with her doc...Does the swelling cause pain/discomfort? Please keep us posted on what you find out. Sending positive energy your way today. HRH > thanks for the reply.! Her apex is T8-T9..we are still waiting to > hear back from Boston. In the meantime we are elevating her arms and > having her move them around more and the swelling has decreased some, they > are also running a urine sample to rule out other things likes a UTI..will > let you know when any new info comes in : ) > > -Ami > > >> >> At what location is the apex of her highest curve? Ive yet to see >> lymphedema from a cast, but that doesnt mean its not a possibility. If >> the cast is the cause of the lymphadema, adjustments must be made. >> Please >> keep us posted on this. >> HRH >> >> > Has anyone had lymphedema from the cast? Abigail has this and it's >> causing >> > her arms to swell. This cast is very high up on her armpits, I think >> she >> > needs an over the shoulder but her dr. doesn't do them. I am hoping >> they >> > can just trim the armpits a little bit and won't need to change the >> whole >> > thing, she just got this one Nov. 21st..wondering if anyone else has >> > experienced this? >> > >> > -Ami >> > >> > >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 So has anyone noticed that the saw used to trim and remove the cast looks identical to the infomercial for the multi-tool? I saw that Sears is selling them too now for around $80. This works essentially the same way as the cast saw and uses rapid vibration. The multi-tool can cut through wood and metal, but not cut your finger if you touch it. Curious to know if anyone has tried using one to remove or trim the cast? Please note that I wouldn't recommend trimming the cast for comfort, but may be neccessary for the Lymphedma. Might save a long trip back to the hospital for a few minutes of trimming... > > At what location is the apex of her highest curve? Ive yet to see > lymphedema from a cast, but that doesnt mean its not a possibility. If > the cast is the cause of the lymphadema, adjustments must be made. Please > keep us posted on this. > HRH > > > Has anyone had lymphedema from the cast? Abigail has this and it's causing > > her arms to swell. This cast is very high up on her armpits, I think she > > needs an over the shoulder but her dr. doesn't do them. I am hoping they > > can just trim the armpits a little bit and won't need to change the whole > > thing, she just got this one Nov. 21st..wondering if anyone else has > > experienced this? > > > > -Ami > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I don't know... But I propose we have a cast cutting commercial if that's the case....... Just kidding. I bet it is the same! Wow! Go figure. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2012, at 9:09 PM, " hoagie914 " <lennyzr2@...> wrote: So has anyone noticed that the saw used to trim and remove the cast looks identical to the infomercial for the multi-tool? I saw that Sears is selling them too now for around $80. This works essentially the same way as the cast saw and uses rapid vibration. The multi-tool can cut through wood and metal, but not cut your finger if you touch it. Curious to know if anyone has tried using one to remove or trim the cast? Please note that I wouldn't recommend trimming the cast for comfort, but may be neccessary for the Lymphedma. Might save a long trip back to the hospital for a few minutes of trimming... At what location is the apex of her highest curve? Ive yet to see lymphedema from a cast, but that doesnt mean its not a possibility. If the cast is the cause of the lymphadema, adjustments must be made. Please keep us posted on this. HRH Has anyone had lymphedema from the cast? Abigail has this and it's causing her arms to swell. This cast is very high up on her armpits, I think she needs an over the shoulder but her dr. doesn't do them. I am hoping they can just trim the armpits a little bit and won't need to change the whole thing, she just got this one Nov. 21st..wondering if anyone else has experienced this? -Ami ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 My husband uses the saw only to take Allie's cast off. He always puts his hand under the cast while using the saw, but it does works. The only complaint I would say is it has more vibration the the actual cast saw, but Allie says it tickles. Hope this helps.Amy J Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless Re: Lymphedema from cast? So has anyone noticed that the saw used to trim and remove the cast looks identical to the infomercial for the multi-tool? I saw that Sears is selling them too now for around $80. This works essentially the same way as the cast saw and uses rapid vibration. The multi-tool can cut through wood and metal, but not cut your finger if you touch it. Curious to know if anyone has tried using one to remove or trim the cast? Please note that I wouldn't recommend trimming the cast for comfort, but may be neccessary for the Lymphedma. Might save a long trip back to the hospital for a few minutes of trimming...>> At what location is the apex of her highest curve? Ive yet to see> lymphedema from a cast, but that doesnt mean its not a possibility. If> the cast is the cause of the lymphadema, adjustments must be made. Please> keep us posted on this.> HRH> > > Has anyone had lymphedema from the cast? Abigail has this and it's causing> > her arms to swell. This cast is very high up on her armpits, I think she> > needs an over the shoulder but her dr. doesn't do them. I am hoping they> > can just trim the armpits a little bit and won't need to change the whole> > thing, she just got this one Nov. 21st..wondering if anyone else has> > experienced this?> >> > -Ami> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I havent seen the commercial yet, but why not? As long as its ocillating (sp?) with no risk to cutting skin. Let us know if you get one. Hows the lymphedema? Any answers yet? Let us know when you can. Fingers crossed its nothing serious and that all is normal very soon. Hugs, HRH > So has anyone noticed that the saw used to trim and remove the cast looks > identical to the infomercial for the multi-tool? I saw that Sears is > selling them too now for around $80. This works essentially the same way > as the cast saw and uses rapid vibration. The multi-tool can cut through > wood and metal, but not cut your finger if you touch it. Curious to know > if anyone has tried using one to remove or trim the cast? Please note that > I wouldn't recommend trimming the cast for comfort, but may be neccessary > for the Lymphedma. Might save a long trip back to the hospital for a few > minutes of trimming... > > >> >> At what location is the apex of her highest curve? Ive yet to see >> lymphedema from a cast, but that doesnt mean its not a possibility. If >> the cast is the cause of the lymphadema, adjustments must be made. >> Please >> keep us posted on this. >> HRH >> >> > Has anyone had lymphedema from the cast? Abigail has this and it's >> causing >> > her arms to swell. This cast is very high up on her armpits, I think >> she >> > needs an over the shoulder but her dr. doesn't do them. I am hoping >> they >> > can just trim the armpits a little bit and won't need to change the >> whole >> > thing, she just got this one Nov. 21st..wondering if anyone else has >> > experienced this? >> > >> > -Ami >> > >> > >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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