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Compression pumps for treating arm Lymphoedema.
I'm interested in purchasing a compression pump for home use, after trialling a Bio Compression pump with arm/vest attachment from my lymphoedema clinic....
I'm interested in purchasing a compression pump for home use, after trialling a ...
Any help with some good advice
I'm in the process of being referred to St George's in London which is a long long way away from me which is the best consultant to see and I hear there is a...
I'm in the process of being referred to St George's in London which is a long lo...
SWELLING OF LEG TOES
WAS OPERATED ON MY LEGS TWO YEARS AGO (6BYPASSES).THAN WAS REOPERATED (LIPOSUCTION) LAST FEB'.SEEMS AS IF BOTH OPERATIONS WERE SUCSSESSFUL.YET AS OF LAST MONTH...
WAS OPERATED ON MY LEGS TWO YEARS AGO (6BYPASSES).THAN WAS REOPERATED (LIPOSUCTI...
Compression Bandaging & Blood Pressure
Been to Specsavers (other opticians available, lols); but at end of test optician showed me pics they took of back of eyes & I've got a massive bleed behind...
Been to Specsavers (other opticians available, lols); but at end of test opticia...
Cellulitis symtoms
Cellulitis . I was told by doctor at lymphoedema clinic that you don't have have to have breaks to skin to have cellulitis as the infection can come from...
Cellulitis . I was told by doctor at lymphoedema clinic that you don't have have...
Tingling sensation
Hi Everyone I have read that you can experience a tingling sensation with Lymphedema from time to time ,however, I seem to have like a mild 'pins & needles'...
Hi Everyone I have read that you can experience a tingling sensation with Lymphe...
Lymphedema/Arthritis
I’m reading many of the posts here and there seems to be a disproportionate number of lymphies with arthritis. I mean there are people with different...
I’m reading many of the posts here and there seems to be a disproportionate numb...
Help with wraps
I have just got wraps for my legs , tried them yesterday but had a lot of pain in one leg, not had a lot of sleep . Have only put on one leg today. Find them...
I have just got wraps for my legs , tried them yesterday but had a lot of pain i...
Surgery
Any information regarding debulking surgery in the uk would be appreciated. Thanks Fergie
Any information regarding debulking surgery in the uk would be appreciated. Tha...
Free download of Let's Talk Lymphoedema book by Professor Mortimer and Gemma Levine
I don't know whether or not anyone else has posted this, but it might help a few people. Here is the URL: to copy and paste:...
I don't know whether or not anyone else has posted this, but it might help a few...
Question about how arm is measured and swelling increase
Hi All, I'm told my arm circumference has increased by 1cm on my last measurement for garments. Bit of a naive question, but does this mean 1cm all around the...
Hi All, I'm told my arm circumference has increased by 1cm on my last measureme...
Does anyone else have pain with secondary lymphoedema?
I have pain in the area of my leg affected by the lymphoedema, sometimes severe. I had thought it was connected but have recently been told by the GP that the...
I have pain in the area of my leg affected by the lymphoedema, sometimes severe...
Latest video from Kathy Bates
If anyone watches - and envies - the inspiring videos featuring Oscar winner Kathy Bates advocating for better Lymphoedema treatment, the latest is on...
If anyone watches - and envies - the inspiring videos featuring Oscar winner Kat...
International Lymphoedema Framework latest newsletter
Can be found here https://www.lympho.org/5719-2/ The autumn newsletter is now up on the website and is full of interesting info, particularly that the ILF 2020...
Can be found here https://www.lympho.org/5719-2/ The autumn newsletter is now up...
Skin crease on toes
Hi All, I'm 35, with lymphedema of the arms and legs. I wear compression which is managing the swelling quite well and I'm generally ok. I've developed some...
Hi All, I'm 35, with lymphedema of the arms and legs. I wear compression which i...
SAPL
Has anyone had SAPL with Dr. Chen at U of I? What is recovery like?
Has anyone had SAPL with Dr. Chen at U of I? What is recovery like?
Flexitouch pump system. Any feedback?
Does anyone here use a pump? Specifically the Flexitouch? I’m curious because my sons lymphedema therapist had said that they can actually damage the...
Does anyone here use a pump? Specifically the Flexitouch? I’m curious because m...
Wheelchair
Has anyone got any experience of a wheelchair with lymphedema? I’ve had multiple cellulitis infections, 20+, I am getting treatment though. Along with the...
Has anyone got any experience of a wheelchair with lymphedema? I’ve had multiple...
Training Modules for Lymphoedma and Lipoedema Patients?
I firmly believe many of us would benefit from learning more about our condition/s in a semi formal way. Health Care providers benefit from the learning...
I firmly believe many of us would benefit from learning more about our condition...
Who else has a painful cold bum when the weather changes to cold and autumn comes
I have noticed over the past 3 years as soon as the weather starts changing to chilly my bottom gets really painful as it is so cold but as soon as I get it...
I have noticed over the past 3 years as soon as the weather starts changing to c...
Tiredness behind the knee area?
Hi All, Quick question. I wear class 2 and 3 knee high stockings which work well, provide a good amount of compression. I don't really get much tiredness in my...
Hi All, Quick question. I wear class 2 and 3 knee high stockings which work well...
Large knee length socks
Hi can anyone help? I have Lymphoedema in my lower legs and I am wearing knee high Jobst stockings. The problem I have I have sensitive skin and my legs are...
Hi can anyone help? I have Lymphoedema in my lower legs and I am wearing knee hi...
Walking away from the pain.
I have lymphoedema in both legs following endometrial cancer in 2017. At times the lymphoedema is in my back too. I usually experience constant pain which at...
I have lymphoedema in both legs following endometrial cancer in 2017. At times t...
Need help about other methods getting rid of fluid
Would like suggestions. I have a groove on both of my ankles making it impossible to wear compression wear or the farrow wrap for more than an hour without...
Would like suggestions. I have a groove on both of my ankles making it impossib...
Stationary bike
Hi, Does anyone use a stationary bike & find it moves the lymph directly into their abdomen & what do they do? I’ve primary lymphodeema affecting my body from...
Hi, Does anyone use a stationary bike & find it moves the lymph directly into t...
I am new Here.
hello all. i have secondary lower lymphodeama in both legs, my left foot/leg is much bigger than my right. the only footwear i can wear are sandals, but they...
hello all. i have secondary lower lymphodeama in both legs, my left foot/leg is ...
Problems with stockings!
Hi, anyone have any experience with using a compression pump nightly but no compression stockings? I know it’s not recommended but I have spinal issues & the...
Hi, anyone have any experience with using a compression pump nightly but no comp...
After Vascularised lymph node transplantation
I have gone through my vascularised lymph node transplantation on 7th August 2019. My both the legs was with primary Lymphedema. Currently both the legs are...
I have gone through my vascularised lymph node transplantation on 7th August 201...
After LVA?
Hi I'm going next week to do a LVA surgery in the right leg for Lymphedema. I am looking for someone who has done the same surgery that can tell me how you...
Hi I'm going next week to do a LVA surgery in the right leg for Lymphedema. I am...
Just diagnosed
Hello all, thank you for having me :) I have just been diagnosed with lymphoedema...my legs have always been huge....my then gp never took any notice when I...
Hello all, thank you for having me :) I have just been diagnosed with lymphoedem...
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