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Hello, I have had itching in my lower legs for years, used cream for dry skin but tried to cope. I now have Lymphoedema on both legs, after having surgery for...

ITCHY LEGS

Hello, I have had itching in my lower legs for years, used cream for dry skin bu...

AuntyJean15

•13 days ago

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Hope for us all !

https://thelymphielife.com/2023/01/17/lymphie-win-after-12-year-effort-lymphedema-treatment-act-becomes-law/#respond

https://thelymphielife.com/2023/01/17/lymphie-win-after-12-year-effort-lymphedem...

Maggymo

•13 days ago

The soles of my feet are extremely painful to walk on as the skin has split. I am keeping them moisturised and scrupulously clean, but does anyone have any...

Split skin on undersoles of feet due to cellulitis

The soles of my feet are extremely painful to walk on as the skin has split. I a...

walk

•17 days ago

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Lino cutting (!)

Out of interest, has anyone with arm lymphoedema tried lino cutting (I'm talking about the crafting activity, not laying flooring!)? I'd really like to give it...

Out of interest, has anyone with arm lymphoedema tried lino cutting (I'm talking...

sleeviejeebies

•23 days ago

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Please remeber that this forum is there for honest, supportive and open discussion.

The written word is a challenge as we are often unable to see what is behind a comment or hear an inflection or tone in the same way we can with face-to-face...

The written word is a challenge as we are often unable to see what is behind a c...

LymphSuppNetwork

Partner•26 days ago

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open toe or closed toe Compression Stocking for Lymphedema?

Hello everyone. I want to buy Compression Stocking for my leg Lymphedema. I'm thinking which one is better? open toe or close toe? what is he difference...

Hello everyone. I want to buy Compression Stocking for my leg Lymphedema. I'm th...

elhi88cango

•28 days ago

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Lymphedema and frozen shoulder

i have Lymphedema currently in left arm and hand...... so i have questions for others also have frozen shoulder and more questions

i have Lymphedema currently in left arm and hand...... so i have questions for ...

gingoss23

•29 days ago

I have primary lymphoedema in my left foot which has been well controlled through compression and daily creaming of the affected area. Despite showing no...

Cellulitis in foot and hands, leading to dramatic skin changes all over my body

I have primary lymphoedema in my left foot which has been well controlled throug...

walk

•1 month ago

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Seasons greetings

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LymphSuppNetwork

Partner•1 month ago

Hi, I have post-endometrial-cancer Lymphodema in my right leg and pubic/pelvic areas. I can just about manage the leg with compression garments, self massage,...

Pubic/Pelvic area swelling

Hi, I have post-endometrial-cancer Lymphodema in my right leg and pubic/pelvic a...

Muktinath

•2 months ago

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Liposuction for lymphoedema in the leg - have you had this?

I would really be interested to hear from anybody who has had liposuction for lymphedema in their legs. I posted a few months ago about the fact that a...

I would really be interested to hear from anybody who has had liposuction for ly...

caroline111

•2 months ago

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health unlockez

my arm is bleding and I need hslp today

mabeshaw03

•3 months ago

I have cellulitis in my right arm, post operative lymphoedema ( 9 years ago) first time. Swelling, heaviness and pain don’t seem to be getting any better after...

cellulitis

I have cellulitis in my right arm, post operative lymphoedema ( 9 years ago) fir...

guys-dolls

•3 months ago

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Fed up now....

Oh I'm really fed up....not only do I have a number of medical conditions I now have an abdominal pannus. Am I able to try and find some sort of compression...

Oh I'm really fed up....not only do I have a number of medical conditions I now ...

sue32

•3 months ago

Hello fellow lymphies. I desperately need help as I can no longer get my leg compression garment on.!! I have bought a sock aid but that doesn't help.I use a...

compression garment problem

Hello fellow lymphies. I desperately need help as I can no longer get my leg co...

vrissianna

•3 months ago

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Any nutrition advice?

Hi! I am in the US and was diagnosed with primary bilateral lymph edema in my legs in 2017. It has been fairly controlled with made to order flat knit...

Hi! I am in the US and was diagnosed with primary bilateral lymph edema in my le...

GabbiD44

•3 months ago

As I tested positive for Covid last weekend I have spent most of the week resting up. So my legs and feet are down beautifully but my left leg has an...

What relief can I get for a aching left leg?

As I tested positive for Covid last weekend I have spent most of the week restin...

DeadfootMo

•3 months ago

I have just started to wear flat knit tights. Even though the nurses measured me carefully the first pair were terrible, too tight and not coming up the full...

Are flat knit tights really supposed to fit you?

I have just started to wear flat knit tights. Even though the nurses measured m...

caroline111

•4 months ago

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cold legs

I have lymphoedema in both legs and 4 weeks ago the feelings in my legs have changed . I still have tingling feelings . But now they are really really cold ....

I have lymphoedema in both legs and 4 weeks ago the feelings in my legs have cha...

Ap8440

•4 months ago

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sapl surgery.

glad to hear your doing well. I wear class 4 elverex on my leg. You mentioned using suction cup on tissue that is getting thicker? What is this? How do I...

glad to hear your doing well. I wear class 4 elverex on my leg. You mentione...

Dobie1

•4 months ago

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fan heater burn

had strange feelings in both my legs (lymphodema in both ) think it might be from fan heater I have been using as my legs always feel cold . Gonna stop using...

had strange feelings in both my legs (lymphodema in both ) think it might be fro...

Ap8440

•4 months ago

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complicated eye surgery leading to a bleed

my. Mum has had a nasty bleed while having an eye operation age has glaucoma Will her sight come back Not sure where to ask this question as can’t find an...

my. Mum has had a nasty bleed while having an eye operation age has glaucoma W...

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•4 months ago

I am thinking of purchasing a unit, reviews sound promising, but wanted to ask if anyone has had success specifically with hand swelling? Advantage of having...

Any use Physiopod personal at home for clearing hand lymphodema?

I am thinking of purchasing a unit, reviews sound promising, but wanted to ask i...

Buddywhite

•5 months ago

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Weight loss surgery.

I have primary Lymphodeama in both lower legs and one hand. It’s been stable for many years and managed with compression garments. I have over the last...

I have primary Lymphodeama in both lower legs and one hand. It’s been stable fo...

Jenny113

•5 months ago

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Wondering why four weeks of NHS compression bandaging didn’t work – and what might?

Today I’m without bandaging after four weeks of it on my right leg which has been steadily swelling for the last 18 months. I have had lymphoedema in both legs...

Today I’m without bandaging after four weeks of it on my right leg which has bee...

caroline111

•5 months ago

22 Replies

Flexitouch Plus Machine Users?

Are there any users of this machine out there? I have used it for a year now on my legs only. It seems as though it now pushes the fluid to my chest and...

Are there any users of this machine out there? I have used it for a year now on...

brix75

•6 months ago

19 Replies

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