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Does anyone know about Intensive Inpatient Therapy for Primary Lymphoedema?

Hi - I am seeing the Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist on Monday and I want to ask about being admitted to hospital for intensive bandaging a this has been...

Hi - I am seeing the Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist on Monday and I want ...

Aliphant1964

•11 years ago

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Hi my fellow Lymphies. I am selling a Flowtron plus 200 with a medium leg compression garment if anyone is wanting one x

yorkshireuk

•11 years ago

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Septicaemia scare

I have suffered from lympho in my right arm for five years now. I don't think it's an extreme case. Occasionally I wear a glove if my hand swells. Yesterday I...

I have suffered from lympho in my right arm for five years now. I don't think it...

Fridlie

•11 years ago

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lymphoedema and work

i was diagnosied with lympheodema early last year and was in bandages for 4 months and off work i have gone back to work but when in pain i struggle with the...

i was diagnosied with lympheodema early last year and was in bandages for 4 mon...

jennylawlac

•11 years ago

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My first triple compression bandages were applied this afternoon -

All went well the very nice nurse applied them with style Booked me in for the next six weeks to have new dressings. Of I tottered to get home and elevate...

All went well the very nice nurse applied them with style Booked me in for the...

Ginsing

•11 years ago

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Lymphoedema - Left Leg - is this familiar at all?

In May 2012 I was treated for cancer that had spread to a lymph node in my left leg (groin). My swollen leg was the first sign something wasn't right and also...

In May 2012 I was treated for cancer that had spread to a lymph node in my left ...

hjberry

•11 years ago

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Pain in my legs and thighs

Hi. I have Primary Lymphoedema , Ive had this since i was about 10yrs of age, imnow 53.. I have compression garments that do help with the swelling, but im...

Hi. I have Primary Lymphoedema , Ive had this since i was about 10yrs of age, im...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Great Services.

Could we mention those clinics, therapists and doctors that have helped you in your lymphedema management? (name and areas) Maybe I and many others could find...

Could we mention those clinics, therapists and doctors that have helped you in y...

clown

•11 years ago

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sld motivation tips anyone?

apart from people who are superheroes or congenitally good at doing the sensible thing every time, how do other ordinary mortals get motivated to do sld twice...

apart from people who are superheroes or congenitally good at doing the sensible...

norberte

•11 years ago

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Hi everyone I am a newby to this site but a sufferer for years every just

kept parcelling me on to other things eventually we have sorted out what the cronic swelling is. They took there time now imaybe we can help it a bit....

kept parcelling me on to other things eventually we have sorted out what the c...

Ginsing

•11 years ago

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My left foot is worse than my right and shoes are a nightmare

I was doing some exploring on the net and found a site called OddShoeFinder.com seems a really good site to by odd shoes, has anyone tried them? my left foot...

I was doing some exploring on the net and found a site called OddShoeFinder.com ...

janeymb04

•11 years ago

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Does anyone manage to go ski-ing with lymphoedema of the leg?

I gave up ski-ing 2 years ago because I got cellulitis shortly after a holiday - but I really miss it. Maybe if I just stick to the easy green runs I would be...

I gave up ski-ing 2 years ago because I got cellulitis shortly after a holiday -...

Law_Student

•11 years ago

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Help paying for treatment?

Hello. I have been recommended to try various methods to help my lymphoedema, but unfortunately I am struggling to pay for it. Is there any one help with...

Hello. I have been recommended to try various methods to help my lymphoedema, bu...

Elmo88

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Having lymphedema in both arms/hands I find some jobs in the kitchen quite difficult. eg peeling vegetables.

I wonder if anyone alse has similar difficulties, and if you have any tips?

clown

•11 years ago

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does anyone else stress about getting a job and whether they will be able to cope with it?

I have lymphoedema in my left arm and currently hoping to get an admin job which involves a lot of opening post and scanning documents. I don't know if I will...

I have lymphoedema in my left arm and currently hoping to get an admin job which...

butiinside

•11 years ago

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What do you use for moisturising your arm on holiday.

Does anyone put sun block on instead of their usual cream (diprobase) when wearing a sleeve. does anyone put insect repellent on under their sleeve not sure if...

Does anyone put sun block on instead of their usual cream (diprobase) when weari...

paubow

•11 years ago

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Hi, started to go swimming recently-thought about wearing a sleeve whilst doing this-is this a good idea?

Fridlie

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I have been diagnosed for a year no help support from my gp, can anyone offer anyone offer suggested what too do please

I have been dignosed with lyphodema only for a year, after a very bad incident of cellulitis which I was hospitalised. I was lucky enough offered private...

I have been dignosed with lyphodema only for a year, after a very bad incident o...

Sarahj38

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Which are the best compression stockings?

I just got diagnosed with lymphoedema yesterday, while I'm obviously not happy about it I'm glad to have a diagnosis and be able to start treatment. My leg...

I just got diagnosed with lymphoedema yesterday, while I'm obviously not happy a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I have lymphoedema in my arm and wear a glove and sleeve all the time, apart from the swelling and being sore all the time does anyone

suffer pain if they lift anything even texing or writing etc. also the back of my arm is very sensitive if anyone touches it just wondered if this is normal.

suffer pain if they lift anything even texing or writing etc. also the back of ...

monroe

•11 years ago

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how are we going to keep lymphoedema services safe?

with the latest changes to how the nhs is rung, small specialist services are in danger of getting overlooked when the new commissioning groups come in - most...

with the latest changes to how the nhs is rung, small specialist services are in...

norberte

•11 years ago

27 Replies

stomach pain anyone

irishoday

•11 years ago

2 Replies

anyone else have abdominal pain

irishoday

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Is there a lymphoedema clinic in the Southend area?

Patbarnett

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Is it just me, or is anyone else allergic to grip tops?

I have been told by my lymphoedema specialist that my local clinic is likely to close soon and that I will need to get my compression stockings from my GP, but...

I have been told by my lymphoedema specialist that my local clinic is likely to ...

jas28

•11 years ago

8 Replies

see below

hospitalised 4 times 2012 with breathing probs. Legs/feet/ ankles were so swollen Oct.Nov could not walk, wear shoes or leave house. Lymph clinic refuse...

hospitalised 4 times 2012 with breathing probs. Legs/feet/ ankles were so swolle...

scottymeg

•11 years ago

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Tips for getting made to measure sleeves that fit comfortably please.

I have had at least 25 pairs of sleeves that I have been unable to wear because they are so badly fitting eg, cut into my arms and make sore red indentations....

I have had at least 25 pairs of sleeves that I have been unable to wear because ...

clown

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Piles/Haemorrhoids

If theres anybody out there that is suffering with the embarrassing problem of piles, and your worried of going through the options of the procedures that are...

If theres anybody out there that is suffering with the embarrassing problem of p...

grammy1

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Piles/Haemorrhoids

If there's anybody out there that is suffering with the embarrassing problem from haemorrhoids commonly known as piles, and your worried of going through...

If there's anybody out there that is suffering with the embarrassing problem fro...

grammy1

•11 years ago

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•11 years ago

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Does anyone know about Intensive Inpatient Therapy for Primary Lymphoedema?

Hi my fellow Lymphies. I am selling a Flowtron plus 200 with a medium leg compression garment if anyone is wanting one x

Septicaemia scare

lymphoedema and work

My first triple compression bandages were applied this afternoon -

Lymphoedema - Left Leg - is this familiar at all?

Pain in my legs and thighs

Great Services.

sld motivation tips anyone?

Hi everyone I am a newby to this site but a sufferer for years every just

My left foot is worse than my right and shoes are a nightmare

Does anyone manage to go ski-ing with lymphoedema of the leg?

Help paying for treatment?

Having lymphedema in both arms/hands I find some jobs in the kitchen quite difficult. eg peeling vegetables.

does anyone else stress about getting a job and whether they will be able to cope with it?

What do you use for moisturising your arm on holiday.

Hi, started to go swimming recently-thought about wearing a sleeve whilst doing this-is this a good idea?

I have been diagnosed for a year no help support from my gp, can anyone offer anyone offer suggested what too do please

Which are the best compression stockings?

I have lymphoedema in my arm and wear a glove and sleeve all the time, apart from the swelling and being sore all the time does anyone

how are we going to keep lymphoedema services safe?

stomach pain anyone

anyone else have abdominal pain

Is there a lymphoedema clinic in the Southend area?

Is it just me, or is anyone else allergic to grip tops?

see below

Tips for getting made to measure sleeves that fit comfortably please.

Piles/Haemorrhoids

Piles/Haemorrhoids

Where can I find Lymphatic drainage therapist in Southend area?

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Latest poll

Do you believe that your Lymphoedema was triggered by having a blood pressure reading or blood test/injection

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