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Pain in ankle caused by leg garments

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone is able to recommend something to help me with pain either caused by or coming along with the wearing of my compression garments....

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone is able to recommend something to help me with pain ...

FootballFan53

•2 days ago

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Increasingly frustrated

I have lymphoedema in both thighs, genitals, pelvic and abdomen and struggling with everything. compression wear helps with thighs but my nurse can’t find...

I have lymphoedema in both thighs, genitals, pelvic and abdomen and struggling w...

Hopeful100

•10 days ago

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Hayley talks about her lymphoedema for LAW 2025

As part of lymphoedema awareness week Hayley talks about her lymphoedema and what she wishes people understood about living with the condition....

As part of lymphoedema awareness week Hayley talks about her lymphoedema and wha...

LymphSuppNetwork

Partner•29 days ago

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compression not working!

Hi, I have lymphoedema in my left leg and genitals following surgery for cervical cancer and lymph node removal. I have also had LVA microsurgery which...

Hi, I have lymphoedema in my left leg and genitals following surgery for cervica...

Granolasometimes

•1 month ago

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Lymphoedema and exercise wearing compression stockings. Is it advisable?

Hi all, I have bilateral lymphoedema and have progressed from home exercise to joining a gym. When I've exercised at home I don't normally wear my stockings...

Hi all, I have bilateral lymphoedema and have progressed from home exercise to j...

BedfordBoy

•1 month ago

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Compression and trousers help.

Hi all, Ive just found this site, great to find somewhere with real world advice from people who get it. I have lymphoedema in both legs which then began to...

Hi all, Ive just found this site, great to find somewhere with real world advic...

Robinhood71

•2 months ago

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Cellulitis above elbow

I normally get cellulitis in my arm in the summer months….probably from insect bites. This morning I’ve woken to similar discomfort (like a bruised feeling) in...

I normally get cellulitis in my arm in the summer months….probably from insect b...

Clyde12

•2 months ago

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should I be concerned?

Hi all, I have had lymphoedema for a while now, both limbs, doctors always unhelpful so try to avoid them where I can. Anyway woke up a week ago and middle...

Hi all, I have had lymphoedema for a while now, both limbs, doctors always unhe...

Praying4AMiracle

•2 months ago

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Urgent call to action if you live in the UK

CALL TO ACTION please follow the link below to share your experiences of lymphoedema care in the UK and suggestions for improvement, direct to government...

CALL TO ACTION please follow the link below to share your experiences of lympho...

LymphSuppNetwork

Partner•4 months ago

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Coban bandaging

hi I’m just wondering what everyone else is using seeing Coban bandages are on a manufacturing dispute… don’t nobthe ins and outs but I’m proper fed up because...

hi I’m just wondering what everyone else is using seeing Coban bandages are on a...

Poozle

•4 months ago

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Inquiry

iI just found this site and it is quite informative. I have a consult with Dr. Druh Singhal at Beth Israel hospital in Boston for possible SAPL. Has anyone...

iI just found this site and it is quite informative. I have a consult with Dr. D...

Creimer

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Showering with bandages

I've been offered a course of bandaging (for my arm) and wondered whether anyone had advice about showering. I've seen some cast protectors on Amazon, which...

I've been offered a course of bandaging (for my arm) and wondered whether anyone...

sleeviejeebies

•5 months ago

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Flossie

I have primary lymphodema in both legs. No investigation or diagnosis in other areas. Is it possible/likely to have the same in arms and abdomen? My fingers...

I have primary lymphodema in both legs. No investigation or diagnosis in other a...

Roloshebamartha

•6 months ago

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Struggling

I got diagnosed after surgery earlier this year and the lymphoedema got much worse after radiotherapy. I have found the local lymphoedema service to be quite...

I got diagnosed after surgery earlier this year and the lymphoedema got much wor...

Hopeful100

•6 months ago

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Sudden knee onset of pain

Hi, I have secondary lymphedema in both lower legs which I've had since 2006.I've also a ruptured miniscus and arthritis in the left leg for several years....

Hi, I have secondary lymphedema in both lower legs which I've had since 2006.I'v...

BedfordBoy

•6 months ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hi all, Hope you’re doing ok. I’m in the UK and have recently been diagnosed with breast lymphoedema after treatment for breast cancer. My operation or...

Hi all, Hope you’re doing ok. I’m in the UK and have recently been diagnosed ...

Celie1

•6 months ago

7 Replies

FlexTouch Plus leg pump

How do I assure that I have cleared my central drainage pathways prior to using my FlexiTouch Plus on my legs?

How do I assure that I have cleared my central drainage pathways prior to using...

srdexter

•7 months ago

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Lymphoedema and sweat during exercise

Does anyone sweat more from their lymphoedema limb while exercising? I run and exercise at the gym and have noticed my lymphie leg gets really sweaty compared...

Does anyone sweat more from their lymphoedema limb while exercising? I run and e...

SamLymphie

•7 months ago

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Exercise and leg lymphoedema

Hi, I am a relatively fit 55 year old with unilateral primary lower limb lymphoedema. Since diagnosis two years ago I have been advised to continue with the...

Hi, I am a relatively fit 55 year old with unilateral primary lower limb lymph...

Ola22

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Are cats, lymphoedema and fleas a good mix?

I've always wanted to have a cat and now my situation has changed it's become realistic for me. But I'm nervous about being bitten by fleas. My lymphoedema...

I've always wanted to have a cat and now my situation has changed it's become re...

caroline111

•7 months ago

15 Replies

burning sensation

anyone else suffer with burning sensation that feels like you’ve been out in the sun for hours! Worst it’s ever been and wondered what other people do/use?

anyone else suffer with burning sensation that feels like you’ve been out in the...

Dash01

•7 months ago

5 Replies

Compression stocking entitlement

Hi Just wanted some advice on how many pairs of stockings I am entitled to every 6 months. I have Lymphedema in one leg and have always been seen in clinic...

Hi Just wanted some advice on how many pairs of stockings I am entitled to ever...

Shelston

•7 months ago

15 Replies

vibration plates

any comments on the use of these please. Many thanks

Dymps1

•8 months ago

21 Replies

OLP -LVA

Hi Lymph broad church, I have just had a consultation and scan at Oxford and now considering LVA microsurgery. Has anyone had success from this procedure? I...

Hi Lymph broad church, I have just had a consultation and scan at Oxford and no...

Ola22

•8 months ago

13 Replies

Can anyone recommend an electric shaver?

Having used my husband’s hair clippers on my lymphoedema leg for the last 3yrs I decided to treat myself to an electric razor! Just about to click “buy” when I...

Having used my husband’s hair clippers on my lymphoedema leg for the last 3yrs I...

SRML

•8 months ago

9 Replies

Lymphatic massage by myself

I have a leg lymphedema and I've been doing manual lymphatic massages. I do them once a month to keep my leg in a good shape, because my therapist recommended...

I have a leg lymphedema and I've been doing manual lymphatic massages. I do them...

sad_watermelon

•8 months ago

6 Replies

Sigvaris Compression Stockings

Hello,I have had Lymphoedema in my Right Foot/Leg for roughly the last 14 years. I was in my 20's when diagnosed and felt embarrassed to wear compression...

Hello,I have had Lymphoedema in my Right Foot/Leg for roughly the last 14 years....

Bravesoulx

•8 months ago

44 Replies

Anyone have experience with Anthem BCBS denying LVA surgery? If your insurance approved it, which insurance do you have?

Recently had my upcoming LVA/LVNA surgery denied by Anthem BCBS and was curious if anyone has had this happen to them with eventual approval. Not sure if I...

Recently had my upcoming LVA/LVNA surgery denied by Anthem BCBS and was curious ...

kbmc

•8 months ago

4 Replies

Surgery?

Hi! I am 19. I got my lymphedema in 2018. At the age of 5 I had a cancer on my left leg and my tight muscle was removed. At the age of 7 the cancer came back,...

Hi! I am 19. I got my lymphedema in 2018. At the age of 5 I had a cancer on my l...

sad_watermelon

•8 months ago

4 Replies

Is this normal? So many questions

At the age of 8 I got cancer surgery on my leg, on the soft tissues. The operation caused the interruption of 3 lymph nodes. At the time, me and my parents...

At the age of 8 I got cancer surgery on my leg, on the soft tissues. The operati...

sad_watermelon

•8 months ago

10 Replies

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Pain in ankle caused by leg garments

Increasingly frustrated

Hayley talks about her lymphoedema for LAW 2025

compression not working!

Lymphoedema and exercise wearing compression stockings. Is it advisable?

Compression and trousers help.

Cellulitis above elbow

should I be concerned?

Urgent call to action if you live in the UK

Coban bandaging

Inquiry

Showering with bandages

Flossie

Struggling

Sudden knee onset of pain

Newly diagnosed

FlexTouch Plus leg pump

Lymphoedema and sweat during exercise

Exercise and leg lymphoedema

Are cats, lymphoedema and fleas a good mix?

burning sensation

Compression stocking entitlement

vibration plates

OLP -LVA

Can anyone recommend an electric shaver?

Lymphatic massage by myself

Sigvaris Compression Stockings

Anyone have experience with Anthem BCBS denying LVA surgery? If your insurance approved it, which insurance do you have?

Surgery?

Is this normal? So many questions

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Latest poll

Do you believe that your Lymphoedema was triggered by having a blood pressure reading or blood test/injection

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