Lymphedema at Night - How to Improve Swelling While you Sleep

Lymphedema at night while you sleep can be challenging. When lymphatic fluid gets backed up or congested, causing that body area to swell, this can be a sign of lymphedema. The goal is to get swelling out of that area and keep lymphatic fluid moving in the body with things like movement and exercise. But how do we keep things moving when the body is at rest at night? In this video, I will explain ways to mobilize and keep edema and lymphatic fluid moving while you sleep to help manage and treat lymphedema and swelling.
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[@Godz_Girl]

Great information. Thank you so much. God bless

[@CeeceeWhip]

Get a rebounder(specific mini trampoline). Bounce on it without putting air between your feet and the rebounder. It works the entire lymphatic system in 2 minutes. Do this 3x’s /day.

[@coehelen]

Did not work for me. It takes up mega room I gave to a charity thrift. I use a vibration plate which works far better for me, and keeps my back pain free.

[@CeeceeWhip]

@@coehelen Some of those mini trampolines are not of good quality. Glad you found relief using another tool. Vibration would be annoying for me.

[@FJTheurkauf]

Trampolining should be done AFTER your daily massage session so that the lymphatic fluids move freely.

[@ruthwolf1958]

Both a rebounder and vibration device would never work for me, due to other overlapping issues. I really wish they would, since both look like a way to have a little fun with an otherwise aggravating often tedious issue to manage.

[@genapruitt]

Thank you so much! This is just what I need! 😁❤️

[@infinixhot127]

Thanku for info

[@cathyjodiaz]

🎉Thank you!!!!❤❤❤

[@francescaclemente2655]

another very useful video! thank you! Do you happen to know if Mobiderm has resellers in Belgium? I will certainly ask at my next appointment but any tip you would have is precious. Thanks!

[@kmgreenrph]

Very helpful

[@stephl.631]

Thank you! I’ve never heard of the MOBIDERM garment. I will look into it since I haven’t found a nighttime garment that’s comfortable enough to wear all night.

[@crispykmm9646]

Haddenham comfiwave is more comfortable for night time, but not available in all countries yet. I feel like my mobiderm adjustafit does a little more fibrosis braking , so i swap between the two.But more often use the comfiwave for night comfort and even easier to get on.Both great.

[@imahick5723]

Good news for people in the US on Medicare. As of January 24 treatment for lymphedema is covered. This includes the cost for physical therapy and for various products like bandages and compression hose.

[@ruthwolf1958]

@@crispykmm9646 Oh, I wish that Haddenham was available in the US!! Australia seems to have the lead when it comes to lymphedema in almost all areas. I did find a Wearease vest type garment that might work for me that has a lining using some of the same mobiderm principles (I find I might be able to tolerate a garment with differential pressure better) but I still haven't been able to scrape together the money to try it.

[@thenewyorkdirt]

Thankyou for all of your useful information

[@CancerRehabPT]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for the kindness 🙂

[@Godz_Girl]

I move so much at night.... I have to get up frequently and use the bathroom because I have one kidney. Thankful for this Kelly

[@marylem9277]

I can relate I go to the rest room in the night time too, my doctor wants me to drink as much as 70 ounces of water everyday.

[@farzanadamudifarzana443]

My swelling is behind and under the arm I feel heavy and numb. What is the best solution? I try your exercises but get relief for sometime

[@virtualwhispers]

Why is there no *Save* button on this video? I wanted to save it to my play list.

[@thenewyorkdirt]

Where can I purchase? Thank you

[@terrydillon9323]

Thank you very helpful, was also wondering why more massage and water therapy isn’t used in the U.S. the Insurance Companies should be be including this in our health care system.

[@CancerRehabPT]

Lymphatic drainage and aquatic physical therapy are covered by insurance - but general pool exercise classes or routine massage are not typically. So there may be options for some! But I agree- insurance covering all of these would improve everyone’s healthy 🙂

[@MossyMozart]

@terrydillon9323 - The US Congress has only just recently passed legislation requiring Medicare coverage to help cover the cost of lymphedema supplies. Most people don't even know about it yet! It took YEARS and much effort to get that done. Consult your lymphedema therapist or MD or vender.

[@CountryStrong2309]

Kelly I have some information for you I'll be in contact with you soon.

[@marianamill5839]

After R mastectomy, i have truncal lymphadema & wear a compression camisole during the day & have bought a role of the large Mobiderm which i am using next to my skin with the compession camisol.Should i wear it at night also??????

[@LisaBeatsCancer]

I wear a compression vest all day, everyday plus swell padding for Truncal lymphodema. Should i be sleep in it too?

[@e.linconc1021]

Where can I buy for the legs please ?

[@pratikdharod6035]

Am from india please can u help me to get rid of swelling in my legs

[@abdulmatin6989]

I had cellulitis in left leg. After using antibiotic abscess cured. But still ankle and lower leg has still edema. Shall I use compression socks over the cured place?

[@davidevans3498]

Mine goes down overnight if I get 7 hours sleep and builds up during the day. What stage of lymphedema is this please

[@Green2Red2]

Same.

[@leslieroberson1743]

I'm in the same boat

[@ruthwolf1958]

This is great and might be helpful for those who can afford it or get insurance to cover it, but also another vote for addressing more directly breast/chest/axilla at night please. What might be safe or advisable/not advisable? I would particularly like to know if there are options for those areas that don't involve wearing a full compression bra all night (like are there bandaging options for those areas.) For trauma & co-morbidity reasons, I'm having extreme difficulty with compression at all and k-taping also isn't viable for me (skin can't take the adhesive) so really wanting to look into "out of the box" alternatives to keep this from progressing badly. I can't be the only one in this or a similar situation. Thank you!

[@marylem9277]

I had to pay out of pocket for my garments, Insurance doesn't cover it.

[@ruthwolf1958]

@@marylem9277 My insurance will cover some, but they've restricted me to certain suppliers that are in network. Those suppliers can't supply what I need so I'm left with nothing or having to choose between food/bills and potentially worsening symptoms to pay for these expensive things. It's great that Medicare now has to cover these things, but also wondering if the same things is going to happen to those people. Coverage for only the cheapest products and not the best for the individual. Also, "regular" insurance companies often have clauses that they have a year to implement any new legislation, so even if many of them will eventually follow suit, it won't happen immediately for many of us.

[@maryfrances2191]

What about using CPAP and having Edina ; can you help ? Since I’ve started CPAP, the edima is worse … 💁‍♀️

[@bhavnashah8363]

Can we wear mobiderm sleeve at night.

[@user-wy5hh4li6c]

Where do you buy this at

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Outstanding Kelly!!! I especially enjoyed your description of how the product works. Great job!! Aside: I’ve now watched so many of your videos that one of yours is always the first video on my Home page, and, when scrolling through my Home page, many times the last 8-10 videos suggested are yours! Great for me!!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Oh thanks for your support and I’m so glad you have enjoyed them! 😊

[@janealcoseba1453]

How about swelling my armpit

[@veronicwbrennan4002]

I live in the UK, where we are advised to remove stocking over night. When seeing treatments in other countries, it leaves one confused.

[@Lovelyone1]

At night you can use Velcro wraps. They aren’t stockings. You shouldn’t wear stockings to bed.

[@suprithas131984]

Hello Ma'am, I have recently undergo ne breast Cancer surgery and during surgery my axillary lymph nodes are dissected (all axillary lymph nodes removed). My question is how to avoid that I won't face lymphoedema throughout my life. I m 39 years old. Surgery was 4 months as ago. Also question is what not to do or what can be done to avoid axillary lymphedema. If possible share video links related to that. Thanks for your understanding

[@ji.ol.1490]

Did you have both sides done, or just one? It affects your options for where the fluid gets moved.

[@courtneymonroe1210]

What about swelling in face?

[@shinebabyshine.]

wondering the same, hope she replies

[@marcellakilleen7204]

Me too wondering about swelling in face

[@Frigger20]

Same question. In addition : effect of sleeping position on sciatica.

[@crispykmm9646]

Mobiderm can go anywhere, in a bra for chest swelling, across abdomen etc (they do also make mobiderm bras and shorts and more) -If the swelling is lymph fluid type swelling, such is very common after most head and neck cancer surgeries that often involve node removal and scaring ,since we have so many nodes in that area, any cut or injury needs a lot of rehab and lymphoedema is very common in head and neck . But yep, mobiderm is great there, especially if your unable to access proper full head /neck medical compression garments. (L & R make a Tribute head and neck garment/Lohmann & Rauscher) I have also seen someone just put a pad of mobioderm under their chin where they had swelling and pop a headband on to hold it while she watched telly.Or in a facemask and loop it on the ears and it holds a pad under the chin (Saw on ORSI's insta page @oncology_recovery_services) . Simple short term solutions, the worse the swelling the more proactive we have to be. A good therapist can help you problem solve and pick the best products for each persons specific needs and situation. Do use your local lymphoedema associations to find registered qualified certified specially trained lymphoedema therapist near you.

[@CancerRehabPT]

Yes, the face and head are different because swelling typically worsens at night while laying down. There are some night time garments for the face one can get, and elevation is helpful, too! 🙂 I do have other videos that explain all of this more! Here is one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WYc4enirqhh6Msi=vcSWfu3XdNrS0Ueb

[@dwightjohnson7871]

I checked. Not see what you are talking about. Assis in navgation or sen a linl .

[@MossyMozart]

@dwightjohnson7871 - Look right under the title of the video. You will see a grey description box. Open it up for all the links and information the Doctor has provided for us.

[@melclo3641]

I really hope you can help, I have severe anxiety and panic attacks, I really don't think I could cope with bandages to start with, my doctor suggested starting with something light, maybe stockings, or velcro stockings, see how I go, but the Lymphedema clinic are insisting on bandages, I can feel the panic now, any suggestions please?

[@chccooperider1377]

I’d get the item she’s showing in the video. You probably won’t need bandaging if you get this thing. You’ll get used to wearing it. You won’t even think about it once you get into the habit. I self-bandage my arm. I watch you tube videos while I decongest the arm and then do the bandaging. It goes very fast now and I don’t give it much thought.

[@MossyMozart]

@melclo3641 - I hope your lymphedema therapist can help you find a solution. Without treatment, you will only develop more swelling and tissue fibrosis. Lymphedema is a progressive disease that, at its very worst, can cause a fatal infection. Perhaps to start with, you can begin by wrapping only one leg and alternate?

[@user-zb5bd4dc7e]

What about swelling in the breast and underarm?

[@user-vx4xy7fw1q]

I'd like to know too.

[@kmsy200]

Oh my god my poor sister definitely needs that ,why doctor never told her this 😢😢😢😢

[@FJTheurkauf]

Your sister's doctor can be prosecuted for fraud.

[@wendellst2266]

I have swelling in one eyelid constantly, eye doctor said the eye itself is fine.

[@SN-wi6nn]

I have that too for over a year already Did you find out more?

[@wendellst2266]

@@SN-wi6nn I mentioned it to my dermatologist who does Botox, etc., he called it a name I should have written down but didn’t and I forgot… except he gave me eye drops..Apraclonidine Ophthalmic. I really don’t know if it’s a result of the drops, I doubt it because I haven’t taken them every day.. but just as suddenly as it came, it is suddenly much much better. I’m hoping it will be the same for you. Mine wasn’t quite a year, but many months.

[@debralarive]

Me too, for almost 2 years now. Eyelid and below eye. Now sometimes both eyes. I’ve seen Ophthalmologist, Dermatologist, Allergist, Rheumatologist and my primary care doctor. No one can figure out the problem. Prednisone helps some but has caused 65 lb. weight gain. Sometimes my eye lids are so swollen I cannot see. Let me know if you found a good solution please. Thank you!

[@MinooNezami-my6jm]

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[@mitchkinyc]

I think you sold out here.. Both Juzo and Sigvaris provide similar products for one or 2 hundred dollars less :(

[@karenwerts2331]

[@coehelen]

Just a money maker.

[@MossyMozart]

@coehelen - So, it did not work for you or are you passing judgement without investigating further? With the newly passed law in the USA, perhaps your insurance company will assist with the cost?

[@fazeelalaher6250]

Thats rude '' She's just advisng . Do it or dont.