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We are told that drinking alcohol is not good for lymphoedema. I enjoy the occasional glass of wine but not sure if it is having any effect ...

Hi all

Just wondered if anyone has tried using ginger oil when massaging and if so do you see any benefits?

I’ve just seen an advert for it an...

Many thanks to the various folks here who have offered advice and guidance. I thought you might be pleased to hear that, one month on from ...

I read somewhere that infra red heat has been used to treat lymph edema. Does anyone have any info on this subject. thans

Hey peeps,

Sorry it's been so long since I've been on here, life has been crazy and not even in the fun way.

I've got a question for you all....

Looking for any experiences with meds for mai or mac

Hi Some advice desperately needed.

My Lymphoedema clinic has just changed my compression bandages from SIGVARIS compression system to the J...

This isn't a lymphedema question per se, but I am interested in the answers. I am in the US and personally have private payor health insuran...

I have lymphoedema in my abdomen, and im having a Panniculectomy but my surgeon said i don't have lymphoedema, so now im worried about surge...

I have primary lymphoedema in my feet upto my knees. I wear compression socks which keeps the swelling down. Recently I've been wondering wh...

I had a fall at home recently and have broken 2/3 ribs so have been having great difficulty with putting my compression stocking and my farr...

I'm new to HealthUnlocked.I am 82 years today and still with it despite health problems ( obviously) Had mastectomy at 44 years,lymphoedema ...

I suffer from lymphoma and I have a very big sore on the side of my knee that drains alot what can I do

I have lymphoedema in my left leg, not severe but I have to wear a Haddenham class II below the knee stocking. I go to a zumba class which i...

Good Morning Everyone

I'm going away soon for a break in Europe, I'm a tad worried and concerned that I may not be able to wear my grade 4 ...

I really have not considered any surgery before, but wondering if LVA is recommended for primary lymphedema sufferers. All new to this game ...

I hit my left ankle on my Foot board on the 14th of July long story short got cellulitis in both feet went to hospital on the 17th Swelling ...

Anyone else struggling ? I’m finding quite painful too walk today. Anyone else the same ?

Hi guys, I posted almost a year ago when I was first diagnosed with Primary Lymphedema at age 44. The hospital repeated the scan this year d...

Hi folks,since my last visit a while back ,I was telling you all about been referred back to the GP from the hospital.Well things have chang...

Hello fellow lymph warriors

I have stocking up to groin but I think my buttock started to swell too.

Can you recommend me what you use for ...

Hi, has anyone tried Jobst Relax night wear compression? Comfort? Effectiveness? I don’t think it’s available on prescription, and is fa...

Hi lymphies! I’m want to do the LVA surgery and was wandering where I can have it done in UK or Netherlands ? It’s still very new here in So...

Sorry to keep popping back here with questions! I'm delighted to have just received my stocking(s), and am fine getting it on and off. BUT...

Hi there!

I had a thromboectomy on 26 Feb 2018. I was told it would help heal the thrombosis faster. Well, it has, sort of. My foot and leg a...

What a puzzle this is. I am abundantly happy about my current situation but struggling to know why. For the first time in 6 years my feet an...

Hi Everyone

Has anyone heard of doctor Ramsey from Oxford ?

I’ve been told he does work for lipo/ lymphodema patients but I’m not sure if avai...

I was diagnosed with Lipodermatosclorosis and mild lymphdema several years back. All the doctors I had seen previously imidiately said it w...

Hello again. I'm looking for some more advice please. I'm still waiting for my pressure garment, but in the meantime I've given myself a 1...

While I was walking at work July 9th I start to feel like water was runing down my leg on the legged side yesterday I felt it on the right I...