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scottymeg, needs a peptalk, feeling very low.

Feeling very low at present, have lymph (primary) both legs. They are enormous and I can hardly walk. Due to start layered bandaging mid April, however...

Feeling very low at present, have lymph (primary) both legs. They are enormous a...

•11 years ago

I scalded my lymphoedematous arm , just a dripping vegetable strainer any one ever done this?

I am on clarithromycin anyway. i ran arm uner cold tap for about half an hour and then covered it withcligfilm. It is very slightly pink over the coldwater...

I am on clarithromycin anyway. i ran arm uner cold tap for about half an hour an...

•11 years ago

5th week feels longer the wraps are going well I find first days are still worse

but folks it does get better. Shoes have arrived that will fit exploding feet _ what a relief I had become quite demented at the prospect of summer in boots...

but folks it does get better. Shoes have arrived that will fit exploding feet ...

•11 years ago

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i have had arm Lymphoedema for about 10. Years following radiotherapy. Does anyone else find stress makes their limb larger?

I have been under extra stress this last week and the top of my compression sleeve seems tighter and hurts in that area. The little rubber grip spots leave...

I have been under extra stress this last week and the top of my compression slee...

•11 years ago

Redness

i have had arm Lymphoedema for about 10. Years following radiotherapy. Does anyone else find stress makes their limb larger? I have been under extra stress...

i have had arm Lymphoedema for about 10. Years following radiotherapy. Does a...

•11 years ago

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Anyone on the forum who has arm lymphoedema?

I have right arm lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery. I have nearly finished my two week mld massage. They have suggested using a tape to control some of...

I have right arm lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery. I have nearly finished...

•11 years ago

I'm a newbie too this condition learning about it, does the cold wheather make anyone elses leg ache more ?

•11 years ago

Is it possible to suffer from Gout as well

Big toe joint excessively painful any one else suffer with ghout?

Big toe joint excessively painful any one else suffer with ghout?

•11 years ago

Hi from a newbie.

Hey Everyone, I have Lymphedema in both legs, something which I have had for some time but the doctors, kept on telling me it was just swelling and take...

Hey Everyone, I have Lymphedema in both legs, something which I have had for...

•11 years ago

Compression Grip Top Stockings

Hi Guys just a little tip that i have discovered over the years. if anyone is wearing Grip top stockings and still struggles to keep them from slipping...

Hi Guys just a little tip that i have discovered over the years. if anyone is...

•11 years ago

Chat room

Is there any chance, or likelihood, of having a chatroom for fibromites? Any comments guys?? Mind you, I would be permanently on it!! XX

Is there any chance, or likelihood, of having a chatroom for fibromites? Any co...

•11 years ago

Daflon 500mg. This may be beneficial to lymphedema. Has anyone used this drug? Does it help?

•11 years ago

Lymphoedema and me.

Had primary lymphoedema diagnosed last year (scan showed 0/10 drainage vessels in lower left leg and only 1 in right.). Before being diagnosed with this...

Had primary lymphoedema diagnosed last year (scan showed 0/10 drainage vessels i...

Johnnycomelately

•11 years ago

Numero 4 it is so lovely when the bandages come off and my feet slip into a basin of water

This last week not all plain sailing legs were sore for first 3 days and itched beyond the realms of endurance. Then day 4 it was easier and easier to walk as...

This last week not all plain sailing legs were sore for first 3 days and itched ...

•11 years ago

I am about to start having the MLLB. How much does it affect things like climbing ino a 4 x 4 car or on to bed etc?

I live alone with no help near and use my mini 4X4 (an old-style RAV 4) to get around. It is adapted for hand-only drive, and I use a 4" plastic step to help...

I live alone with no help near and use my mini 4X4 (an old-style RAV 4) to get a...

nessiethemonster

•11 years ago

Any one have problems with shoes I have found a company who do up to ladies 8 6x

I am so excited to find a company who will facilitate my feet with bandages thought some of you might find them good theyn are Wider Fit shoes Ltd...

I am so excited to find a company who will facilitate my feet with bandages th...

•11 years ago

anyone else got lymphoedema & arthritis? how do you manage?

•11 years ago

Return appointment

Hi guys! My lymphoedema was settling nicely, but has now flared up again, my legs are all lumpy again and my feet are like balloons. My old compression...

Hi guys! My lymphoedema was settling nicely, but has now flared up again, my le...

•11 years ago

Should I stop compression treatment now that my leg has reduced in size so much?

I have LE in my right leg and wear class 3 compression stockings on a daily basis. The problem is that since I first discovered that I had Lymphoedema and...

I have LE in my right leg and wear class 3 compression stockings on a daily basi...

•11 years ago

Here we are week three now booked in till. June I am so lucky to have a lovely

Practise nurse who I is darling and so kind.. she cuts the old bandages of and bathes my feet and legs for me this week we have tried an emulsion. To help...

Practise nurse who I is darling and so kind.. she cuts the old bandages of and ...

•11 years ago

My Lymphoedema Story - Right leg following surgery and radiotherapy

Hi, I have secondary lymphoedema in my right leg. It came on following surgery and radiotherapy to remove a tumour from my thigh. The radiotherapy is the...

Hi, I have secondary lymphoedema in my right leg. It came on following surgery ...

•11 years ago

A benefit I was not expecting - The compression bandage is encouraging

me to wee (sorry if this is upsetting) I have been weeing every hour through the night since I stRTED THE COMPRESSION brilliant I am feeling thinner and...

me to wee (sorry if this is upsetting) I have been weeing every hour through t...

•11 years ago

Recovery socks V Compression stockings

In addition to Lymphedema I also suffer from RLS (Restless leg syndrome). My legs and feet are usually very hot and uncomfortable (to say the least). I'm...

In addition to Lymphedema I also suffer from RLS (Restless leg syndrome). My leg...

Johnnycomelately

•11 years ago

permanant problem what to wear on your feet ? Mine are currently running haha at at a size 8 6x now there is a problem

this winter I have got by with an astonishing pair of boots that one can hardly say are beautiful but do at least enable me to leave the house occaisionly....

this winter I have got by with an astonishing pair of boots that one can hardly ...

•11 years ago

does anyones hands itch with lymphodema

•11 years ago

2nd Week of dressings and wow what a difference

lovely nurse cut aw way my bondage and wow my legs have shrunk - amasing still a long way to go with foot and ankle so I am now on double wRAP -- sounds...

lovely nurse cut aw way my bondage and wow my legs have shrunk - amasing stil...

•11 years ago

Has anyone been told they have Milroy's Disease?

•11 years ago

What is the current advise about weight loss/exercise and lymphedema?

Has anyone had complete resolution of their lymphedema (lower extremity) after lymphedema management? And if so, after how long (I am at stage 1)?

Has anyone had complete resolution of their lymphedema (lower extremity) after l...

•11 years ago

Hi...I am a Newbie

Hi all..I am new to this site..I live in New Zealand...have Secondary Lymphoedema..Lipoedema and Lipodermatosclerosis...in both legs... have had...

Hi all..I am new to this site..I live in New Zealand...have Secondary Lymphoedem...

•11 years ago

How do you know if the compression you have is right for you?

I first got swelling in my right leg in August 2012. It came out of the blue and I've never had cancer or anything else that should have affected my lymph...

I first got swelling in my right leg in August 2012. It came out of the blue and...

•11 years ago

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