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6 weeks post neck dissection, my neck is periodically damp on the surgical side. I can't tell what the fluid is - colorless, odorless, sweat-like but not slick. Any ideas what this is?

I have significant lymphedema, could this even be lymphatic fluid?

Have to say, my selective ND bothers me waaaaaaaaaaay more than my tonsilectomy did. It's swollen, stings, pins and needles etc. I can only imagine how uncomfortable a radical ND would be. Cold packs would feel good but I've read that's not recommended for NDs.

They don't want to treat my lymphedema until after radiation. I guess treating it now would be like trying to drain a tub with the faucet running.

Thanks for any advice --

Mama