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what happened to the dieting tips question?

someone - i think it was clown but apologies if it was someone else - posted a question asking for diet tips i know law student & i posted replies, & i would...

someone - i think it was clown but apologies if it was someone else - posted a q...

•12 years ago

Tender Swelling in Armpit

Aged 58 and feel 90. I have Primary Lymphoedema in both legs for over 50yrs. In 1973 and 1985 I had two benign lumps removed from both breasts leaving...

Aged 58 and feel 90. I have Primary Lymphoedema in both legs for over 50yrs. ...

•12 years ago

Next week I commence MLD & bandaging can anyone tell me what to expect? I've been told that I will not be able to drive.

•12 years ago

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Diet Tips. Lets Help Each Other.

I, like many others I am sure, have been told to lose weight to help my lymphedema. I am finding it sooo difficult. I am taking letrozole and thyroxine. I do...

I, like many others I am sure, have been told to lose weight to help my lymphede...

•12 years ago

Do you have Pain in Foot and Legs caused by Lymphoedma

The pain could be the buildup of pressure of fluid I also take strong painkillers but have been told to take them every 4hrs daily. I also self message my...

The pain could be the buildup of pressure of fluid I also take strong painkiller...

•12 years ago

Kinesiotaping for Primary Lymphodeama in Ankles and Legs

How does Advanced Kinesiotaping work for Primary Lymphodema in both ankles and legs? If Compression Stockings are too tight what is the alternative? What...

How does Advanced Kinesiotaping work for Primary Lymphodema in both ankles and l...

•12 years ago

Compression Stockings

Does anyone have numbness and tingling in feet and legs when not wearing compression stockings.

Does anyone have numbness and tingling in feet and legs when not wearing compres...

•12 years ago

Cir-Aid Strapping

I have Primary Lymphodeama in both ankles and legs. Does anyone use Cira-Aid Bandaging and how does it affect you?

I have Primary Lymphodeama in both ankles and legs. Does anyone use Cira-Aid ...

•12 years ago

Depression

Does anyone with Primary Lymphodema suffer from depression?

Does anyone with Primary Lymphodema suffer from depression?

•12 years ago

anyone else here with it in breast following surgery?

•12 years ago

I wear a sleeve & glove any ideas what to wash them in please as you cannot use soap powder. need to get them looking cleaner .

•12 years ago

I am looking for a Prof/Dr Mortimer who has to do with Lymphoedema in the UK - which hospital, telephone number or email address please!

•12 years ago

help

does anyone know were i can get help for my lymphodema i have had it in my legs now for over 4 years and i cant get any help at all i have never recieved any...

does anyone know were i can get help for my lymphodema i have had it in my legs ...

•12 years ago

Are you happy with your compression sleeves?

I must have had at least 25 pairs made for me. None were well fitting. If you are happy with yours - you have no areas that are red from the sleeve cutting in...

I must have had at least 25 pairs made for me. None were well fitting. If you ar...

•12 years ago

Hello lymphies!

Hello fellow lymphies! I am going to try to keep a very simple little blog as I am having real success with my le as part of a programme I've built for myself...

Hello fellow lymphies! I am going to try to keep a very simple little blog as I ...

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•12 years ago

Does anyone out there wear the knee high garments with zips in?

I have knee highs and the rest is waist to knee. I have a heart complaint and getting the knee highs on is a blooming struggle! So so wondered it zips...

I have knee highs and the rest is waist to knee. I have a heart complaint and...

•12 years ago

Too much walking gives me swollen legs - Confused

I am confused. Told walking helps with circulation problems agreed. Walking does not help to reduce the swelling in the legs cos in my case it makes the...

I am confused. Told walking helps with circulation problems agreed. Walking ...

•12 years ago

Using Tape for Primary Lymphodema in both Legs

Has anyone used the Tape? Has it helped?

Has anyone used the Tape? Has it helped?

•12 years ago

i have been tould that i cording if any one out there has this could you please pass on any information about it to me thanks mamfach.

•12 years ago

Hi, Does anyone out there wear Mediven Activa compression hosiery? Limpy

•12 years ago

Is anyone affected by fatigue?

I have primary lymphoedema in both legs. I am a fit active 40 year old female with a managable condition having got the swelling under control. I have a...

I have primary lymphoedema in both legs. I am a fit active 40 year old female w...

•12 years ago

How do other people manage working? I was a carer for 11 years but had to pack in as now have lymphoedema in left arm. .

Have re-trained in admin work, but typing is painful after a while. Had to leave last job due to thisI am allergic to kinesiotape and do not have enough fluid...

Have re-trained in admin work, but typing is painful after a while. Had to leav...

•12 years ago

Let us keep each other updated with whatever we know, or use to help each other PLEASE!

I have been using mobiderm bandages under my bandages. Most therapists would not show me how to bandage my arms. We found one who showed my husband how to...

I have been using mobiderm bandages under my bandages. Most therapists would not...

•12 years ago

Does anyone use a massage machine? I just bought a lympha press as I was so disheartened by the lack of massage on the N.H.S ( 2 - 3 mths)

•12 years ago

how are people managing elbow / knee creases?

any tips for managing the dreaded inner-elbow crease? i can't find a way of wearing sleeves without the inner elbows getting creased & pink (red in the summer)...

any tips for managing the dreaded inner-elbow crease? i can't find a way of wear...

•12 years ago

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