Hi friends!
My left leg lymphedema has been struggling as late even with my custom compression socks. My doctor is suggesting a pump that would take 2 hours at night but she thinks it would help alot. Anyone have one?
Also as of now my lymphedema is just to my knee. Lately I feel heavier in my thigh. But I put on 10 lbs during quarantine. So I am not sure which can be blamed for the heaviness. How will I know?
Thanks in advance!
Hi, I have been in the same boat with my leg getting bigger. I didn’t want my right leg to get any bigger and to get it softer. I only last month bit the bullet and purchased a Haddenham lymphflow Advanced. I asked for a refurbed pump which enabled me to get it cheaper! It wasn’t cheap but when you think each hour of MLD could be anything upwards of £55, it will soon pay for itself by putting it on at home in the evenings. The longest program takes 1 hour and it really has made a huge difference. If you are able, don’t hesitate to buy one, but make sure you use it as regularly as you can. I use mine at least 4 times a week. Good luck
Thank you! This is great feedback!
Hi Julia ,
Where can I buy one if these pumps please ?
I bought mine directly from Haddenham. Ask for a refurbished one if possible. There is nothing whatsoever wrong with it - still comes with a guarantee. Just purchase a new blowie-up sleeve for your leg or arm. I purchased one with a waist attachment to enable the full MLD experience.
Thanks for info Julia .. how much is the machine roughly ?
Barbara x
All including full leg sleeve no vat as we are exempt! £1935
Wow. I will have to pay but I have medical money taken out of my paycheck pre tax. It lowers mybtaxable income and makes it easier to afford medical expenses. I will look onto it.
Gabbi, I worked out that at £65 an hour for MLD, that’s only 29 treatments, even if you only use it twice a week it would pay for itself in less than 6 months! And once you have one you could use it every day and get even more benefit! Woman’s logic maybe but .....just saying!
Great thinking. That is what my doctor was saying compared to paying for lymphatic massage from a clinician.