Hello am new to this site, just wondered if anyone has a problem with water (shower, bath ) on there lower legs with lymph

[janeymb04]

as i cannot stand water on them. they feel like my skin is stretching and going to break open to the point its very very painful.

[yorkshireuk]

Hi Janey have yu tried the cream which is more oil based and a lot more richer than aqueous cream. I cant remember the name of it. Im ok in the shower its just afterwards my leg gets quite red and tingly x

[Lynora]

Could the cream be Epaderm? It's very good, and can be used as a wash. Put a blob in the palm of your hand, mix with a bit of water to make it creamy, apply it to the legs, and then just allow the water running off your body to rinse it away. There will be a layer of moisturiser left behind, so gently pat the legs to dry them, or, like some people I know, set your hairdryer to medium, and air dry!

I have some clients who have problems with pain in their legs first thing in the morning, but once they have showered and donned their garments, and taken a few minutes to rest, they are fine.

[morganite]

ive got doublebas emolient wash gel which dr prescribed for me i smother legs in that and then shower or bath it does help, i then use double base cream to moisturise and that all helps

[janeymb04]

Thank you for all your advice

I use Eucerin lotion and also Eucerin shower gel prescribed by my Lymph clinic which i find is great on my legs, Its just the point the water has contact with my skin, as soon as i put my garments on they are fine. But the pain is like my skin is splitting.

[mazb]

my lymphoedema nurses prescribed Dermol (500?) shower wash for me (for the lower legs), as well as the lotion for afterwards

[sue57]

I was prescribed liquid paraffin for my legs but it inflamed them so stopped that straightaway. I now just use aqueous cream. I find it's the best for me!!

[jinger]

When my legs and feet are really swollen I find that water hitting my legs and feet from the shower really hurts so I tend to have a luke warm bath instead even though I have been told that having a bath is a no-no. As long as the water isn't too warm and I don't have a long soak, I have no problems with it.

I also use Cetraben cream for my legs which I use after showering/bathing. I get it on prescription and a little goes a long way. Even my hubby uses it!

[Hidden]

I find that cooler water feels best on them and i use a shower chair and rest my legs on the back of the shower while i wash my hair, it keeps the water off

them and keeps the swelling down a bit having them elevated a little.

[Bluedolffin]

Hi janey, i have no problem with water. Water helps your lymph to work better. I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist maybe. Do you have lymphedema?