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Does anyone else develop tendinitis in their Achilles whilst wearing compression garment?
Last year I was faithfully wearing my compression stockings (knee-high) to control swelling but I was working three days in an active job. I developed...
Last year I was faithfully wearing my compression stockings (knee-high) to contr...
Between the devil and the deep blue sea
In February I had a lobectory and afterwards, after first making a good recovery suddenly I was unable to keep food down I was admitted to hospital where it...
In February I had a lobectory and afterwards, after first making a good recovery...
Ankle Swelling
Hello All, I’ve had primary Lymphoedema in my legs for around 15 years which is generally well managed with compression garments. However my left ankle is a...
Hello All, I’ve had primary Lymphoedema in my legs for around 15 years which is...
Strange feelings in legs
Since having pneumatic compression for lymphoedema 10 months ago I have had Pins needles type of feelings also numbness from knees to toes could this be a side...
Since having pneumatic compression for lymphoedema 10 months ago I have had Pins...
New compression knee highs
Should you be measured every time you need your knee highs replacing ( every 6 months ) I attend a lymphoedema clinic but I have just been ordered some new...
Should you be measured every time you need your knee highs replacing ( every 6 m...
Reducing leg above the knee
Hi Everyone, No matter what I do, my upper leg never seems to respond as well as my lower leg. I eat clean, bike, walk, do MLD twice monthly, self massage,...
Hi Everyone, No matter what I do, my upper leg never seems to respond as well as...
What to wear
Vanity: I wear 20 - 30 on my left lower leg. This keeps the left matching the right. Would like both legs to look the same at least in color. Any...
Vanity: I wear 20 - 30 on my left lower leg. This keeps the left matching the ...
Support socks
Anyone here tried ‘copper infused magnetic foot support’ socks as advertised on social media? I wear custom made support knee highs and thought I’d try these...
Anyone here tried ‘copper infused magnetic foot support’ socks as advertised on ...
Replacement Compression stockings
Primary lymphedema was diagnosed a few years ago and I have been wearing compression stockings since. This has worked! Several times there have been hiccups in...
Primary lymphedema was diagnosed a few years ago and I have been wearing compres...
Leg ulcer misery
I have a leg ulcer on my lower left shin which has been there for over a year. I attend what is called 'Leg Club' once a week to have it dressed. I am very...
I have a leg ulcer on my lower left shin which has been there for over a year. ...
Cellulitis after effects?? Still painful, red/purple marks. NORMAL OR NOT??
A couple years ago i was in an accident and received an injury to my shin, deep impact wound down to the bone. I developed a case of cellulitis, was awful,...
A couple years ago i was in an accident and received an injury to my shin, deep...
Leuprolide question
Hello, Has anyone who has had treatment in the USA including Leuprolide managed to get it prescribed privately here. I have a client who is trying to see if it...
Hello, Has anyone who has had treatment in the USA including Leuprolide managed ...
campisi style
campisi fake or real help ? any experience ?
campisi fake or real help ? any experience ?
Anyone using lyphoedema pump on legs
Hi I have lymphoedema in my legs following surgery and radio/chemo therapy for cervical cancer. Having had increased swelling in my left leg we are...
Hi I have lymphoedema in my legs following surgery and radio/chemo therapy for ...
Alone but i made something make me busy
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Benefit question
I have chronic cellulitis can i get benefit who can answer this please
I have chronic cellulitis can i get benefit who can answer this please
living with lymphedema for 22 years - 62 years old
Hi everyone ! Im glad to have connected with this community. My lymphedema appeared 22 years ago, It might be primary- I had a couple of cellulitis episodes in...
Hi everyone ! Im glad to have connected with this community. My lymphedema appea...
Lymph Node Transfer
Hi there! I am new to this site and looking for some advice. Since having a mastectomy and node clearance for BC almost five years ago, I developed...
Hi there! I am new to this site and looking for some advice. Since having a ma...
Lymphedema and Thyroid Problems
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/8015239/ Please read this! Check your thyroid. 80 percent chance it is connected to primary lymphedema. I am just...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/8015239/ Please read this! Check your thy...
Gym versus leg lymphoedema
Hi all, This is my first time on this site. I have never before attended a gym however, I have always maintained a good diet and physical health through a...
Hi all, This is my first time on this site. I have never before attended a gym ...
Numbing pains behind back of knee of affected leg
Hi all, Kindly advise how you deal with pains in the affected leg. My pains behind my leg roundabout the back of knee area weakens my leg at time of...
Hi all, Kindly advise how you deal with pains in the affected leg. My pains beh...
Just diagnosed
Hi just been diagnosed with lymphodema of both legs and arms.how do you go about getting compression garments??
Hi just been diagnosed with lymphodema of both legs and arms.how do you go about...
How mobile will I be
I'm going to be getting lymphadema therapy and full leg wraps. Are you able to walk around and bend your legs at all
I'm going to be getting lymphadema therapy and full leg wraps. Are you able to w...
Pain
Hi does lymphodema cause pain where it's so bad it makes you cry Diagnosed 2 years ago I had no pain
Hi does lymphodema cause pain where it's so bad it makes you cry Diagnosed 2 yea...
Second opinion? Swollen ankle
Hi everyone I’m looking for some advice please. Back from GP who advised I have Lymphoedema as I have swelling on my left ankle. A few weeks ago during a...
Hi everyone I’m looking for some advice please. Back from GP who advised I have ...
ARM LYMPODEMA
Hi Every one, I had Arm Lympodema since FEB 2018 and made my hand swallowing., I was diagnosed with different Hospital for any Internal Obstruction to...
Hi Every one, I had Arm Lympodema since FEB 2018 and made my hand swallowing., I...
Pump
I have the Flexitouch pump. One therapist told me do not let go into groin. Another told me definitely must or it won't work. Does anyone know who is right....
I have the Flexitouch pump. One therapist told me do not let go into groin. Anot...
Aching joints answer
Take a antidepressant called Effexor they will start you at 75 mg don't be upset it takes a hundred fifty or to work well that takes the aches and pains and...
Take a antidepressant called Effexor they will start you at 75 mg don't be upset...
Alternative to HRT for aching Joints please help
Hello can any one suggest anything to take for aching joints I have been taking HRT but the weight gain and bloated tummy has made me come off of it, I don't...
Hello can any one suggest anything to take for aching joints I have been taking ...
Can cellulitis turn your skin purple
I have had cellulitis before but I did not notice the Deep Purple throughout my foot even though the Deep Red was there it's swelling purple dark purple has...
I have had cellulitis before but I did not notice the Deep Purple throughout my ...
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