wigglethemouse
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I do wish the lymphatic system could be studied in detail in ME/CFS. I developed lymphedema when my ME became severe. I do know of others with ME who have lymphedema but it does not seem to be common.
When I looked a number of years ago there were very few specialists in this area and the tools they had to evaluate the lymphatic system seemed almost non-existent. So I'm not sure how a researcher would study lymphatic drainage. The specialist I consulted told me that the damage probably occured 10 years ago with cellulitis and only now was it appearing. Quite common to happen this way apparently.
I did try manual lymphatic drainage (not professional) but it just made me dizzy.
When I looked a number of years ago there were very few specialists in this area and the tools they had to evaluate the lymphatic system seemed almost non-existent. So I'm not sure how a researcher would study lymphatic drainage. The specialist I consulted told me that the damage probably occured 10 years ago with cellulitis and only now was it appearing. Quite common to happen this way apparently.
I did try manual lymphatic drainage (not professional) but it just made me dizzy.