Haddenham Lymphflow Advance

[sleeviejeebies]

A long shot, but I was wondering whether anyone had a Haddenham pump that they bought and don't use and would like to sell me. I trialled one a little while ago and found it really beneficial but can't really justify the cost (I bought a Physiopod machine just over a year ago, which is useful, but not as good as the pump for me). Thanks in advance!

[PenelopeUK]

I don't have a Haddenham pump but I do have a compression therapy pump (4 tiered) which I bought from Sissel a few years ago - called Power -Q1000, which I don't use (I have long legs and the pump leg covers too short for me). You are welcome to try - I'm in north west Kent.

I also have a Sun Ancon Chi Machine, which I don't use.

[sleeviejeebies in reply to PenelopeUK]

Thanks ever so much, PenelopeUK. That's very kind. My lymphoedema nurse has advised me not to try anything that's not one of the main brands (the Haddenham, and the Huntleigh one I think). I'm sure it would be fine but I'm very cautious! Thank you again for your offer, though 🙂

[PenelopeUK in reply to sleeviejeebies]

That's fine. Many thanks

[Siima]

hi sleeviejeebies, have you managed to get hold of the Haddenham lymph flow pump? I am hoping to trial it and just wanted to hear from you about your experience

[sleeviejeebies in reply to Siima]

Hi Siima, no I haven't yet, but had a good result from my trial and the odd session I've paid for privately. It brings my swelling down quite a lot, albeit temporarily. The only reason I haven't bought one is the cost. I hope you get on well with your trial. 🙂

[Siima]

it’s good to know that you had a good result. Thank you.

[Mushy1]

I would definitely suggest you stay clear of the cheaper compression pumps often found on Amazon as they could possibly cause more harm than good. In most cases they don’t have overlapping chambers which means there are gaps in compression and they also have fewer chambers than the professional machines.

The Lympha Press range is brilliant and it’s worth asking for a trial from compression therapy uk.

I’m surprised you don’t think your oscillation equipment is not as effective as it’s my go to equipment for managing my Lymphoedema.

[sleeviejeebies in reply to Mushy1]

Thanks Mushy1. Yes, that's what I was worried about. I guess we're all different - I'm wondering whether the reason the pump is so effective for me is that there's a lot of fluid in my arm (that unfortunately just keeps filling back up again); I wonder whether the oscillation equipment is better for breaking stuff up, like fibrosis and more solid lymph (my non-technical/inexpert interpretation, which is just an observation and not fact!), and sometimes I actually get increased swelling after using it...

[Mushy1 in reply to sleeviejeebies]

Do you follow an MLD process before using your oscillation machine?

To be effective you need to clear existing nodes so the lymph fluid you move has somewhere to go, otherwise you will experience rebound.

You should ideally start with some deep breathing exercises and then follow that with light massage of the neck and axillary nodes.

[sleeviejeebies in reply to Mushy1]

Hi Mushy1, yes, I do full SLD before and after. I get good results immediately afterwards, but then increased swelling a little while later. Maybe I'm overdoing it - I've started scaling back...

[Didione]

St Georges Use Gliding Wave from Sieden and the Haddenham pump

[sleeviejeebies in reply to Didione]

Thank you. It's a shame the lest costly Gliding Wave isn't available for arms...