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Stem Cell Treatment

Does anyone know whether there has been any research to date on stem cell treatment of lymphoedema?

Does anyone know whether there has been any research to date on stem cell treatm...

Mush

•11 years ago

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Lymphatico-Venouse Anastomosis + Primary Lymphoedema

The article in the current edition of Lymphline appears to infer that LVA is only effective in the treatment of secondary lymphoedema. Is there any evidence...

The article in the current edition of Lymphline appears to infer that LVA is onl...

Mush

•11 years ago

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Is Lymphatico-Venous Anastomosis (LVA) surgery available in UK other than at Royal Marsden Hospital?

Christina38

•11 years ago

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I just received the latest issue of Lymphline and was really surprised to see no mention of this Health Unlocked support forum. I know its not 'new' now but...

I just received the latest issue of Lymphline and was really surprised to see no...

lovesradio

•11 years ago

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Getting really fed up with not being seen!

Hi my husband has lymphedema (since 2009) and frankly has been messed around so much that I tried to do my best to deal with things myself. I was buying...

Hi my husband has lymphedema (since 2009) and frankly has been messed around so ...

kay87

•11 years ago

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Are you able to walk when bandaged following MLD treatment ?

I am having 3 weeks of intensive MLD treatment next week at St Georges Hospital,and am having to stay at a nearby hotel. Following the treatment my legs will...

I am having 3 weeks of intensive MLD treatment next week at St Georges Hospital,...

becky565

•11 years ago

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Has anyone undergone amputation with lymphedema?

My husband has lymphedema and has been badly let down by our district nurses to the point i was trying to treat it myself, he has pressure sores and i was...

My husband has lymphedema and has been badly let down by our district nurses to ...

kay87

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis - what does it cost?

This is the name given to the micro surgery procedure that has been discussed on this forum. Assuming it may not be freely available at all NHS hospitals,...

This is the name given to the micro surgery procedure that has been discussed on...

heretohelp

•11 years ago

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Will I be able to have my op?

I have an infection in my legs for sometime now I have taking anti biotics for almost 12 weeks. I am due to go into hospital for some minor surgery and I will...

I have an infection in my legs for sometime now I have taking anti biotics for a...

Ahousewife

•11 years ago

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Has anyone had a hip replacement on an effected limb? if so how did it go?

I have had lymphedema in my left leg for 26 years due to cancer and managed it quite well, 3 years ago I had a right hip replacement, again recovered well. But...

I have had lymphedema in my left leg for 26 years due to cancer and managed it q...

Nannygeorge

•11 years ago

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vasopressin prescribed

My urologist is prescribing vasopressin to eliminate my nocturnal loo trips. It was found I was urinating high volumes at night ( litre in one visit). Does...

My urologist is prescribing vasopressin to eliminate my nocturnal loo trips. It...

Bemmyboy

•11 years ago

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Why don't doctors listen?

For most of my life I have been plagued with unexplained weight gain issues. The bulk of my weight increase very suddenly sixteen years ago the same time I...

For most of my life I have been plagued with unexplained weight gain issues. T...

Bemmyboy

•11 years ago

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Pins and needles/tingle in toes

Hello, Does anyone experience a pins and needles or tingling sensation in your toes if you have Lymphoedema in your foot/leg? I tend to get this sensation...

Hello, Does anyone experience a pins and needles or tingling sensation in yo...

LymphieJem

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hi I have Lymphoedema & lipoedema ( lucky me) having problems with lots of foods, anyone got any ideas what i can eat?

Can't eat pork sometimes, fish, cuicumber, melon, pineapple, bananas, mushrooms, pastries, cream, stuffing and more recently bread, get tremendous pain &...

Can't eat pork sometimes, fish, cuicumber, melon, pineapple, bananas, mushrooms,...

Belinda3

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Where can I find trousers to fit large calf?

Lymphoedema in one leg only. Problem is manageable but my left calf is considerably larger than my right calf and I am having problems finding trousers to fit....

Lymphoedema in one leg only. Problem is manageable but my left calf is considera...

bigcalf

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Beach holiday advice

How do you manage going on a beach/pool holiday? I have LE in one leg and normally wear my stocking all the time - but worried that keeping the leg wet all day...

How do you manage going on a beach/pool holiday? I have LE in one leg and normal...

The_Lympha

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Is having a lymphoscintigraphy scan very painful?

Would you have this test again? How long does it take?

suzi1

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Does anyone know of a nurse who practises MLD in Leigh on sea or Westcliff?

Patbarnett

•11 years ago

5 Replies

questions about p20 sun spray

hi all after extensive research (aka reading everyone's helpful posts) i got some p20 factor 50+ sun spray the sun went in immediately, of course, so i...

hi all after extensive research (aka reading everyone's helpful posts) i got so...

norberte

•11 years ago

12 Replies

please see my additional info below, it wouldn't fit in:

following full left mastectomy and lymph node removal in 2006 i have slight lymphodema in left arm. the treatments have left me with some excess weight but my...

following full left mastectomy and lymph node removal in 2006 i have slight lymp...

jeepster

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Any ideas?

My arms (I have lymphedema in both) have become very painful. They use to be uncomfortable. I have no redness.

My arms (I have lymphedema in both) have become very painful. They use to be unc...

clown

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Has anybody had an under active thyroid that caused Lymphedema?

My Legs are so swollen i feel like they are going to bust .I have a hospital appointment for early July but am not sure if the swelling will bust my veins or...

My Legs are so swollen i feel like they are going to bust .I have a hospital app...

galtyboi

•11 years ago

39 Replies

Does anyone else offer supermicrosurgery for lymphoedema

I am developing my supermicrosurgery service for lymphoedema in Oxford. I am a NHS consultant Plastic Surgeon. I will be offering lymphaticovenular...

I am developing my supermicrosurgery service for lymphoedema in Oxford. I am a ...

Microsurgeon

•11 years ago

69 Replies

lymph drainage in Durham

Hi everybody, I'm new here and I wanted to know if anybody knows if there are some therapists for lymph drainage in Durham? I come from Germany and I study...

Hi everybody, I'm new here and I wanted to know if anybody knows if there are s...

topolina92

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Lymphoedema Fashion websites

Hello All, Does anyone know of specific fashion websites for Lymphoedema/Lipodema and other medical concerns that cause swelling e.g Diabetes. The reason...

Hello All, Does anyone know of specific fashion websites for Lymphoedema/Lipo...

LymphieJem

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Fancy stocking question

Does anyone know where I can get Class 2 compression stockings from with fancy patterns on them? I don't mind what colour/pattern - just fancy some bold ones...

Does anyone know where I can get Class 2 compression stockings from with fancy p...

jinger

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Despite all my efforts my arm continues to get bigger - any advice please!

I have Lymphodema in my left arm following breast cancer (chemo, surgery and radiotherapy). i had 26 lymph nodes removed from umder my arm. The Lymphodema...

I have Lymphodema in my left arm following breast cancer (chemo, surgery and rad...

bev4963

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Any hints on keeping farrow wraps in there place?

Hi all, am new to asking a q but not lymphoedema. Just started farrow wraps today instead of bandaging as therapist thought I would have better mobility- lol!...

Hi all, am new to asking a q but not lymphoedema. Just started farrow wraps toda...

wendyjames

•11 years ago

10 Replies

What to wear on a 4 hour flight?

Hey guys, just wondered if any of you had any advice, I have lymphoedema in my left leg and foot, around 2 inches larger than my other leg... although I...

Hey guys, just wondered if any of you had any advice, I have lymphoedema in my l...

MissLb92

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Honey? Does my Arm Look Fat?

IS YOUR ARM FAT? I am not a doctor, only a Lymphatic Fanatic. I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor with Lymphedema in my right arm. I am one of the 30%...

IS YOUR ARM FAT? I am not a doctor, only a Lymphatic Fanatic. I am a 6 yea...

Carolyninewman

•11 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

Stem Cell Treatment

Lymphatico-Venouse Anastomosis + Primary Lymphoedema

Is Lymphatico-Venous Anastomosis (LVA) surgery available in UK other than at Royal Marsden Hospital?

LSN Newsletter

Getting really fed up with not being seen!

Are you able to walk when bandaged following MLD treatment ?

Has anyone undergone amputation with lymphedema?

Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis - what does it cost?

Will I be able to have my op?

Has anyone had a hip replacement on an effected limb? if so how did it go?

vasopressin prescribed

Why don't doctors listen?

Pins and needles/tingle in toes

Hi I have Lymphoedema & lipoedema ( lucky me) having problems with lots of foods, anyone got any ideas what i can eat?

Where can I find trousers to fit large calf?

Beach holiday advice

Is having a lymphoscintigraphy scan very painful?

Does anyone know of a nurse who practises MLD in Leigh on sea or Westcliff?

questions about p20 sun spray

please see my additional info below, it wouldn't fit in:

Any ideas?

Has anybody had an under active thyroid that caused Lymphedema?

Does anyone else offer supermicrosurgery for lymphoedema

lymph drainage in Durham

Lymphoedema Fashion websites

Fancy stocking question

Despite all my efforts my arm continues to get bigger - any advice please!

Any hints on keeping farrow wraps in there place?

What to wear on a 4 hour flight?

Honey? Does my Arm Look Fat?

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