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Replyi have had primary lymphedema to my lower extremities for over 20 years and have managed it well over the years. Recently a change in blood pressure medication caused my legs to fill with fluid. After a switch back to previous meds, one leg went back to its normal but the other remained swollen and worse. I am doing massage therapy with little success. I started taking a few herbal remedies to help with the lymph drainage. I am interested in this enzime therapy but have no idea what to take or how much and cant seem to find much info on the internet. can you give me more information to help me. The thought of going through the rest of my life with full length compression garments is a depressing one. can you help?
ReplyHi Mike-
I wrote that blog post for women who had BC surgery and who were experiencing lymphadema. I’m embarrased to admit that I didn’t know lymphadema occurred in one’s legs. I take wobenzyme myself to help with post DVT syndrome and I understood that wobenzyme could help lymphadema in addition exercise, massage, etc.
All to say that I don’t think I can add anything to the therapies you already do/take. If you are interested in learning more about Wobenzyme N therapy, you can search it- that is the spelling and there will be numerous studies you can read.
As for dosing, I take half of the daily recommended dose given on the label.
good luck,
David Emerson
ReplyHello, my mom had a partial mastectomy due to breast cancer. She developed lymphodema on her right arm, which has been quite swollen. She has used a compression bandage, tried aqua therapy and massage but none have really reduced the swelling. I bought wobenzyme at a natural food store but I am hesitant to give it to my mom. How effective is wobenzyme in her type of lymphomeda? And are there side effects or drug interactions with other meds she’s currently taking. She’s taking meds to treat high blood pressure, diabetes
Thanks for your help
ReplyHi Kamin-
I am sorry to read of your mom’s lymphadema. I know that this can be a painful side effect of BC. Having not had lymphadema myself I cannot tell you how effect it is as a therapy. I can only quote the study linked in the article- “The application of pharmacological therapies has been notably absent from the management strategies for lymphatic vascular insufficiency states but lately some progress has been made by applying wobenzym in the treatment.”
I take Wobenzym myself for inflammation reasons as well as my history of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots). I don’t know if any interactions that wobenzyme has with other medications. Sorry I can’ provide more info for you.
Good luck,
David Emerson
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ReplyI have lymphedema in my left arm and had a mastectomy and took out 3 nodes under my arm. I have it for over 2 years. Can u tell me if Wobenzyme will help me?
ReplyHi Debbie-
Based on feedback from BC survivors who have had lymphedema as well as the study about enzymes, lymphedema can be managed with exercise (moderate, frequent weight lifting) and wobenzyme. I have no personal experience with lymphedema so I have to go on the info I get from research and feedback from survivors.
David Emerson
ReplyHi David,
Where do you purchase the Wobenzym?
I would like to try it.
ReplyHi Suzie-
I buy Wobenzyme online through Amazon.com. Click here-
Let me know if you think it works if you think of it.
thanks
David Emerson
David Emerson
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