On Wednesday this week I had my first visit to my local Lymphodema clinic, went through my history with the nurse, Asthma, Type 2 Diabetes, Adrenal insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, medication etc, then came the scary bit, the ultra sound of my ankles, the nurse sat there looking quite upset then a bit frightened and let the Health Assistant hear the sound. It was really upsetting them, so I said well I am having an Afib episode at the moment, the nurse went to fetch a Doctor, after hearing both ankles, the Left one being the worst she then listened to my chest and said yes thats an episode, take things easy. I have now been measured for stockings and have to wait for my next appointment. Hopefully not scaring the nurse next time.
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Was this a Doppler Test horseblister ? I had one of those (for non-AF related condition. Long story so won't bore you with details here) and the person doing it drew curtains round the bed whilst it was being done. I rather thought it might be so I couldn't see how she reacted to what she saw. Happily my result was absolutely normal and I guess yours will have been too if they are now prescribing compression stockings.
PS On second thoughts I think the test you had was different - no sound involved with a Doppler test. Sorry for 'interfering' in your thread.
Doppler machines often have a sound
I recently had a 14 day stay in hospital during which time I was required to wear their stockings. They cause dreadful dryness to the skin on your legs so be warned!
I had a Lymphoedema check-up recently. As both my legs have become slightly thinner I was remeasured for just below the knee socks, and, despite being made in Germany they only took 8 days to come. I was recommended Doublebase Gel and receive that on prescription. It helps to moisteurise your legs. (other moisurising creams are available)
Thanks for the 'heads up'. I think the solution to that problem is to use an emollient cream such as Cetraban on a daily basis. I expect that could be prescribed if you ask though I'd have thought it might be offered anyway.
Sorry - must have been posting at the same time as Thomas (above)
Thank you to every one, I am using E45 at the minute but have been told Aqueous Cream would also do the job. I have to wait for my stockings coming from Germany.
Aqueous good use it to wash legs then apply when dried
Thank you for that advice.
Yes. Thanks for the reminder on that. Also .... it's cheap if I remember rightly from when my Mum used to use it.