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Has anyone tried any alternative therapies that have worked or travelled abroad for treatment?

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I have lymphodema in my left leg following a number of surgeries in my thigh and radiotherapy, I have seen various specialists in the UK incl Prof M but cant seem to get it under control, it has now spread to my foot which is very painful

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thanks for the reply, is this not just more of the same treatment offered in the UK - diet, MLD and bandaging?

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I totally agree... The Foeldi clunic normally has summer deals... Innovations also has been a great break through... With the latest Havamat 200..

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It's true it is the same treatment offered here but more intensively... You get bandaging about 3-4 times a day which will also include diet and. MLD. The 4 corner stones of lymphoedema mainly remain the same although there has been some break throughs...

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What break throughs? What are Innovatoins and Havarnmat 200?

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