I am not a doctor, but I would get it checked out.  I did have swelling and the onc immediately sent me for a ultrasound to ensure it was not a blood clot, and when that was cleared, they set me up with a physical therapist who specialized in treating cancer patients.  

She explained what she was doing (even offering to teach someone how to do it to me) on getting areas ready to receive the fluid, gently message it, then wrapping it.  She also measured and properly fit me for a compression garment.  They come in pantyhose and different strengths. (10- all the way up to 50-60) There are important things to know about them, such as making sure they don't have kinks in them when you are wearing them as that can cause issues.  She suggested latex gloves, which are great grippers on the heavy duty ones (I wear 30-40) and I am good at it all now. 

They tell some of the other cancers about how to prevent lymphedema, but nothing was said to me.  

I would consider this serious and get it looked at.  That is my opinion.  You know your body - keep pushing.  Just a few more days.

This video reminds me a lot of my PT:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTGqYOKOvfU

Theskinnyscot said:

Woohoo, got my pump. Timing

Woohoo, got my pump. Timing is everything since they are canceling non urgent appointments my fitter for compression garments and my lymphedema therapist are not seeing anyone. I am supposed to have a trainer come to show me how to operate this system but I figure that might not happen or at least not soon so my husband and I watched the video and figured it out. This should tide me over until the current crisis resolves, hopefully. I work for Marriott so I am temporarily unemployed but that also means I am not on my feet for 7/8hours a night. So all is good ⚖

Oh wow, so glad you got that done in the nick of time. 

I'm also sorry to hear that you got laid off, but happy that you got the pump delivered so quickly. I hope it works well for you.

I just stocked up today on some new compression stockings and the night time leg wrap. The shop has a big sign that Medicare doesn't cover these items so I wanted to get new ones before I switch to Medicare in a couple of months. My current insurance did cover some of the costs of the items last summer.

I’m post uterine cancer and radiation therapy. What was mild lymphedema of my left leg after surgery turned into a painful swollen leg about 6 weeks after radiation therapy.

I received lymphedema therapy and had two bouts of cellulitis which was attributed to the chemotherapy I’m now on. Im now receiving neutropenia support with neurasthenic drug. I now expect my compression garment in the mail any day.

Dealing with this has been worse then the chemo. Being active when I was feeling up for it was difficult and lack of exercise effected my mental health. Mobility is greatly impaired when entire leg is wrapped. Showering is impossible.

I just wanted to share my experience and want to encourage anyone else that is going through this. I think I’m near the end of treatment and hope the compression garment will improve quality of life.

Hey Echogurl, I remember being at a gyn cancer walk years ago and we all joked about our compression garments. It sounds like you were fitted, measured by a professional to get the correct size, which is great. Depending on the compression strength (15-20 all the way up to 50-60) and garment required (knee, thigh, or full pantyhose) it absolutely can make it tough in the heat.

I am a knee high with 30-40 for 10+ years. They eventually need to be replaced and it takes a bit of getting used to. One tip I found helpful was rubber gloves, the kind that used to be worn to wash dishes, gave me great grip. The more you do it the easier it gets.

I think a VERY long time ago we talked about what works in the hot weather regions of the country. I do hope you find it gets a little easier the longer you use it. Lymphedema can develop at any time, early on after surgery or years later. Hang in there! You are not alone.