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Why do some GPs not follow the management of cellulitis consensus guidance?

In this weeks \"Ask the Expert\" Dr Catherine talks about managing cellulitis. https://youtu.be/0bu4Zd7b5c8

In this weeks \"Ask the Expert\" Dr Catherine talks about managing cellulitis. h...

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Fibrosis treatment

Hi and Happy New year All! I have lymphoedema in my left leg since 2009, my thigh has been building up fibrosis which i can feel is spreading quite rapidly,...

Hi and Happy New year All! I have lymphoedema in my left leg since 2009, my thi...

5 year update on SAPL surgery for lymphedema leg.

Hello everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022. It has been a very long time since I have given an update on the SAPL surgery I had done 5 years ago on my left leg. I...

Hello everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022. It has been a very long time since I ha...

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Do compression pumps reduce a swollen limb?

I have secondary lymphoedema in both legs but a year ago my right leg got worse and although I have gone to class 2 compression tights it’s no better, in fact...

I have secondary lymphoedema in both legs but a year ago my right leg got worse ...

Can bandaging help while exercising?

I have had secondary lymphoedema in both legs for about ten years and a year ago it got a lot worse in my right leg for no reason that I can understand other...

I have had secondary lymphoedema in both legs for about ten years and a year ago...

Hello

I am a 68 year old woman that lives in SC with my little poodle. So glad I found this site. Have had 2 knee replacements but can’t seem to get over the last...

I am a 68 year old woman that lives in SC with my little poodle. So glad I found...

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Cold water on leg

I had total knee replacement on my left knee 3 months ago. I still have fluid and pain. My leg has always had vericous veins. I am now getting the cold water...

I had total knee replacement on my left knee 3 months ago. I still have fluid an...

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Primary Lymphedema.

I am Karen. Had primary Lymphodema evident from birth.

I am Karen. Had primary Lymphodema evident from birth.

Custom made stocking doesn't fit as well as usual

I've been on the same prescription for a custom made, class 2 flat knit, thigh high stocking since 2019. My leg was measured just 3 months ago and my nurse...

I've been on the same prescription for a custom made, class 2 flat knit, thigh ...

Scar treatment

How long after a breast surgery lift can scar silicone - creams treatment be use 🤔

How long after a breast surgery lift can scar silicone - creams treatment be use...

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see you in the New Year

see you in the New Year

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Sore vein on my foot that feels like electric shock going through my right hand side also pins and needles in my hand

Hello does anyone have a sore vein should I see the dr as I write I have pins and needles in my hand the vein is on my foot and stings when I put a shoe on

Hello does anyone have a sore vein should I see the dr as I write I have pins an...

Why can we only have 2 garments every six months on the NHS?

In the next in our series of ask the experts Dr Catherine and Anita discuss the provision of compression on the NHS. https://youtu.be/j7qppB5AChk

In the next in our series of ask the experts Dr Catherine and Anita discuss the ...

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Why are compression garment prescriptions so difficult to get right ?

In the next in our series of \"Ask the Experts\" Dr Catherine and Anita discuss the challenged of getting compression garment prescriptions right in primary...

In the next in our series of \"Ask the Experts\" Dr Catherine and Anita discuss ...

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Physiopod Deep Oscillation/ Hivamat

I’m a newbie here but recently wrote I’ve had idiopathic lymphoedema in both legs for 10 years. After diagnosis I was prescribed stockings and cream ! There’s...

I’m a newbie here but recently wrote I’ve had idiopathic lymphoedema in both le...

Dr Catherine talks about social prescribing and lymphoedema

In the next in our series of \"Ask the Experts\" Dr Catherine talks about social prescribing and lymphoedema. https://youtu.be/mYMp8XBEVgY

In the next in our series of \"Ask the Experts\" Dr Catherine talks about social...

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Idiopathic lymphoedema

Hi everyone! As an introduction I have had lymphoedema in both legs for 10 years and my mobility has gradually reduced but I can still walk short distances....

Hi everyone! As an introduction I have had lymphoedema in both legs for 10 years...

Cracked skin under little toe

I have primary lymphoedema of the left leg and have recently had a bout of cellulitis brought on, I suspect, by infection getting in by cracked skin under my...

I have primary lymphoedema of the left leg and have recently had a bout of cell...

Blister?

Hi all I have what at first appeared to be a mole on the heel of my foot. My compression tights tend to rub in my work shoes and I wondered if this had caused...

Hi all I have what at first appeared to be a mole on the heel of my foot. My co...

HRT patches and lymphoedema

I've recently been prescribed with oestrogen only HRT in the form of a patch. According to my FB HRT group the best place to apply the patch is below the...

I've recently been prescribed with oestrogen only HRT in the form of a patch. A...

Looking for dermatology oncologist in Vancouver

Anyone can recommend a good one?

Anyone can recommend a good one?

Why do some people with lymphoedema see a specialist and others do not?

Dr Catherine and Anita discuss why only some of those people with lymphoedema see a specialist. https://youtu.be/2k9jt223s1k

Dr Catherine and Anita discuss why only some of those people with lymphoedema s...

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Why do those with non cancer related lymphoedema sometimes struggle to get the same level of care?

In the next of our series Dr Catherine and Anita discuss why those with non-cancer related lymphoedema sometimes struggle to get care....

In the next of our series Dr Catherine and Anita discuss why those with non-canc...

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How to manage a GP who thinks they know better than an expert patient.

Dr Catherine and Anita discuss how to manage this tricky situation in the next in our series of Ask the Experts. https://youtu.be/e-aDHi_D0Ss

Dr Catherine and Anita discuss how to manage this tricky situation in the next i...

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Flying with wraps or bandages

Has anyone tried flying with wraps or bandages INSTEAD OF compression tights/garment? Flying long haul tomorrow and wondering if that's advisable at all?

Has anyone tried flying with wraps or bandages INSTEAD OF compression tights/gar...

When leaking edema is now gushing, what does it represent?

My daughter's Leaking edema is now worse; it is affecting both limbs, back, etc. It is now gushing and filling up socks. She has pulmonary hypertension and...

My daughter's Leaking edema is now worse; it is affecting both limbs, back, etc....

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In the next of our ask the expert series Dr Catherine and Anita discuss why lymphoedema is not treated lik eother chronic conditions.

https://youtu.be/X4Wuc2o-4cU

https://youtu.be/X4Wuc2o-4cU

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Cellulitis coming back?

My mom caught cellulitis in her leg almost a month ago. She spent over a week in the hospital and sent home with meds. She wasn’t able to walk but now she’s...

My mom caught cellulitis in her leg almost a month ago. She spent over a week in...

Flu and covid vaccine

I have lymphodaema in my right arm. Can I have both the flu and covid vaccine in my left arm at the same time? I thought they could give one in my buttock but...

I have lymphodaema in my right arm. Can I have both the flu and covid vaccine in...

Snow Skiing with lymphedema

Since I’ve had lymphedema around 30 years, I’ve have thought about skiing and my apprehension in doing so. It would be such satisfying achievement for me. I...

Since I’ve had lymphedema around 30 years, I’ve have thought about skiing and my...

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

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