After having a Synovectomy (elbow clear out), I have developed Lymphodema. This is due to my lymph nodes in my elbow being damaged during the operation, and the arm / hand is now unable to remove the fluid which flows into the arm.
I now wear a compression sleeve and glove through out the whole day to keep the limb a normal size and the hand working okay.
Now it's warming up, you can imagine how uncomfortable the whole thing is. It comes in a not so lovely "American Tan" colour, which makes the arm look false.
Has anyone seen any modern equipment on any web sites ? I have tried "Funkyarthur" but to no avail. Any suggestions ??
Jackie

Hi Jackie

Welcome to the forum Jackie. The place to be for friendly chat, helpful advice and supportive folk

So sorry to hear about the post surgery problems you are having; very unfortunate to have surgery for one thing and to end up with something else as a result. My cousin has lymphodema in her arm after having had a radical mastectomy. She couldn't find any compression sleeves in the UK other than mucky brown products! I have just done a quick search and found two U.S. companies that look promising this one and this one ! Seem a bit pricey but there again so do the mucky brown British ones!! Good luck, hope you find something suitable.

By the way I'm Lyn, diagnosed with sero-negative RA 22 years ago and run the gamut of medication and several surgical procedures. I'm currently on Enbrel, Prednisolone, Naproxen and a few other bits and pieces. Methotrexate is off the menu ... temporarily . Looking forward to getting to know you Jackie, do keep posting,

Lyn x

Hi Jackie, and welcome to the forum. I`m sorry you have more problems after your surgery - I can`t help with your query, but hope you find a compression sleeve.

Take care,

Kathleen x