What a waste.

[nelbat]

Does anyone know of a charity etc that can use unwanted compression stockings? I have hundreds, some used and some new ones too.

My Lymphadema clinic do not know of any charity. It seems such a waste to disgard them. I have seen a documentary many years ago where they were being used, in some very poor area of Africa. So there must be some info out there.!

Thanks . Nel

[Lynora]

Lymphoedema International Health and Development Awareness will take them! You can find shipping details on their website: lihda.org

[DeborahS32 in reply to Lynora]

This is brilliant news! Do you have experience of them? are they active in the UK? I've had a look at their website, it looks from spellings like a US organisation. Anyway, thanks for the info. I'll check with my specialist nurse to see if she knows of them - she has 300 or so of us on her books, between us we must discard a lot of support garments that could be of use.

[Lynora in reply to DeborahS32]

The charity is based in London - drop them a line for collection information via [e-mail]

[nelbat in reply to Lynora]

THANK YOU LYNORA x

[DeborahS32 in reply to Lynora]

Thanks for this Lynora, I'll definitely pass the info on to my specialist nurse, and I will use it myself for unwanted garments.

[isabella2015 in reply to Lynora]

LYNORA I have just been diagnosed with lymphodaema and waiting for an appointment to have a sleeve, would any of the new ones help me?? There’s obviously a lot to learn as I’ve seen something about a pod that can help us!

[isabella2015 in reply to isabella2015]

Lynora - woops! Just read the lidh info and see it is for people in need. Thanks

[Lynora in reply to isabella2015]

I have sent you a PM.

[CarolineBae in reply to Lynora]

Thanks so much for this info. I posted a parcel on Friday and have let my lymphoedema clinic know to inform other patients.

[julesab]

I have all my arm sleeves I need to get rid of I a hoarder I been told to throw them out

[Lynora in reply to julesab]

Now you can send them to LIHDA! If you go to the website you should be able to download postage labels.

[ooehlke]

I have Lymphedema in my legs. I wear thigh highs. compression 20-30. I just started wearing them last July. cant believe they cost me 110.00 a pair. on my 2nd pair. I might be interested in New ones if u have what I want. thank you

[Lynora in reply to ooehlke]

Are you in the UK? Are you using circular knit or made to measure flat knit?

[ooehlke in reply to Lynora]

US. Dont know what you mean by circular knit. mines nylon, spandex.

[Lynora in reply to ooehlke]

You could try accessing some of the US based Lymphedema sites - this one is based in London - or any of our US members may be able to advise??