Intermittent Pneumatic Compression

[naominorthenellis]

This is a very interesting study by Stanford University about the successful use of compression pumps.

lymphedema-pump.com/library...

Naomi NE

[alisonlouise4444]

Hi NNE i was wondering if you knew when there would be a conference anywhere

near Maidenhead in Berkshire i would really like to trial a lymphpress?x

[naominorthenellis in reply to alisonlouise4444]

Hi, I am based in Henley on Thames so very close, we don't have any open days until feb, but if you would like try sooner drop me an email to [e-mail].

Otherwise we will do an open day in Henley around 15th Feb or the following week - just finalising schedules for next year. NNE

[alisonlouise4444 in reply to naominorthenellis]

great ill come along in feb !!! thankyou x

[beechgirl]

I am in the USA . I have lymphedema of both legs. It took 3 years to be diagnosed. I believe it started after chemo for breat cancer in 2002. At the time my legs just felt heavy and I couldn't stand or walk for any length of time. Next came the swelling. The doctor treated me with lasix for edema. Finally a rather young cardiologist took one look and told me what it was. I just listened to a drs speech on U Tube where he said in North America most medical schools teach about the lymphatic system for 30 minutes, the rest 15 minutes or less. I've been through MLD and bandaging which brought the swelling down. Received alternative compressuion garments called Solaris and the pump. In thebeginning I used it as instructed twice a day. Now, this same doctor said he didn't believe in them. Upon further research, finding that it can have more bad side effects than good, I have chosen not to use it any longer.

[beechgirl]

I am in the USA . I have lymphedema of both legs. It took 3 years to be diagnosed. I believe it started after chemo for breat cancer in 2002. At the time my legs just felt heavy and I couldn't stand or walk for any length of time. Next came the swelling. The doctor treated me with lasix for edema. Finally a rather young cardiologist took one look and told me what it was. I just listened to a drs speech on U Tube where he said in North America most medical schools teach about the lymphatic system for 30 minutes, the rest 15 minutes or less. I've been through MLD and bandaging which brought the swelling down. Received alternative compressuion garments called Solaris and the pump. In thebeginning I used it as instructed twice a day. Now, this same doctor said he didn't believe in them. Upon further research, finding that it can have more bad side effects than good, I have chosen not to use it any longer.

[naominorthenellis]

it very much depends on which pump you are using. Contact Deborah Gross at Lympha-Press.com, she will be able to give you some guidance - there is also an amazing therapist in the San Francisco area called Karen Ashworth. I have no idea where you live in the USA, but they will both be able to point you in the right direction for good care in your area. NNE