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coping in the heat - shall we gather good ideas?

i don't know if anyone'll see this, what with glitches in the new site but if anyone does, am i the only one who got completely floored by the heat? i ended up...

i don't know if anyone'll see this, what with glitches in the new site but if an...

norberte

•11 years ago

22 Replies

What is MLD

moltob2

•11 years ago

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How long before you saw a difference with MLD?

Hi I just wondered how many sessions you had before you saw a difference with MLD, I have had two so far for pubic swelling, but haven't seen any difference...

Hi I just wondered how many sessions you had before you saw a difference with M...

bobblehat

•11 years ago

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Hi everyone - things moving in the wrong direction

I have recently been diagnosed with Plantar fasciitis, which is sever pain in the heel of the foot. I am a primary (all over the place) lymph sufferer and was...

I have recently been diagnosed with Plantar fasciitis, which is sever pain in th...

rother

•11 years ago

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I have large lumps all over my left leg and look like elephant man. Now have smelly pus leaking from underneath them which will not clear.

The infection is on the skin not beneath but is under the lumps which are attached to the skin by a stalk and then grow outwards and upwards. It is impossible...

The infection is on the skin not beneath but is under the lumps which are attach...

gellytot

•11 years ago

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Has anybody tried the wrapping method to help with lymphoedema?

My lymphoedema nurse at the hospital didn't seem to know anything about wrapping, but I just received from a relative in the States a whole box with all the...

My lymphoedema nurse at the hospital didn't seem to know anything about wrapping...

Rebec

•11 years ago

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new and don't know where to turn to.

Hi, I think I have lymphedema following cancer surgery nearly 3 months ago, I have been referred to a specialist on the NHS, who has taught me some basic...

Hi, I think I have lymphedema following cancer surgery nearly 3 months ago, I ha...

bobblehat

•11 years ago

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What has happened to this site? Why must things be 'fiddled with' - it was fine as it was!

Lynora

•11 years ago

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Is there a need for a mobile Compression Therapy Service for lymphoedema sufferers.

I there a requirement for a mobile Compression-Therapy Service for lymphoedema sufferers? Do people need a service and if there is enough interest would you be...

I there a requirement for a mobile Compression-Therapy Service for lymphoedema s...

LymphaPress

•11 years ago

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Mobile Lympha Press Service

I am willing to set up a mobile Lympha Press service in the South Wales area, i'm not a sufferer and i DO have a financial interest, however I'm lead to...

I am willing to set up a mobile Lympha Press service in the South Wales area, i...

LymphaPress

•11 years ago

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i have Lymphoedema in both legs,im reguly having time off work and worried ill end up getting the sack ,any idear on what are my rights

Lymphoedema isnt reconized at work,im sitting down all day and have arranged to get up walk about every so often which has not happened there for making my...

Lymphoedema isnt reconized at work,im sitting down all day and have arranged to ...

szkoda1922

•11 years ago

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Under the Farrow wraps wow it is sore and it itches

I am going to take them off and wash my legs put cream on . I am rather fed up it has to be said! Sighs right here I go. xgins

I am going to take them off and wash my legs put cream on . I am rather fed up...

Ginsing

•11 years ago

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Lymph gland removal

I have primary lymphoedema in both legs which is managed by thigh length compression stockings. This week I have been diagnosed with cervical cancer and am to...

I have primary lymphoedema in both legs which is managed by thigh length compres...

Colly54386

•11 years ago

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Any idea where you can find rubber gloves with GOOD GRIP to use with arm sleeve? They don't seem to work anymore, and I'm struggling.

I'm in the Newcastle area, NE UK.

tenerifeprincess

•11 years ago

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At long last ,Hospital appointment tomorrow.

It's been a long wait,almost two and a half months ,now finally tomorrow is the day for my first hospital appointment .The pain has been getting worse for the...

It's been a long wait,almost two and a half months ,now finally tomorrow is the ...

galtyboi

•11 years ago

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Please help - footwear advice needed!

Hi all...I'm new to the site and new to lymphoedema. It materialised about 5 weeks ago after a nasty bout of cellulitis and properly diagnosed 2 weeks ago. I...

Hi all...I'm new to the site and new to lymphoedema. It materialised about 5 wee...

facey72

•11 years ago

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A TERRIBLE WASTED DAY

Hello People, If you recall, I was going to arrange a will last week. With my mother as witness; I set the balls rolling. Fast forward to Monday, IT WAS A...

Hello People, If you recall, I was going to arrange a will last week. With my ...

RICCI

•11 years ago

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feeling down

the lymphoedema really getting me down in this heat too hot for compression stocking and leg feels like a lead weight .got lymphoedema after having an...

the lymphoedema really getting me down in this heat too hot for compression stoc...

fittyhughes

•11 years ago

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Cellulitis or not!!!!

Woke up this morning and my arm was painful and swollen. Put my sleeve on and tried to carry on as normal. By lunch time it was really painful so took sleeve...

Woke up this morning and my arm was painful and swollen. Put my sleeve on and tr...

Taffia

•11 years ago

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Gastric band

I've been diagnosed 3 years ago with primary lymphoedema after about 30 years with 2 swolen legs and feet. I am considering having a gastric band. Has anyone...

I've been diagnosed 3 years ago with primary lymphoedema after about 30 years wi...

aine1

•11 years ago

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My lymphoedema journey so far

Although I was diagnosed as having oedema on my left ankle in 2004 (having done a lot of walking/standing around on a hot day) this seemed to have disappeared...

Although I was diagnosed as having oedema on my left ankle in 2004 (having done ...

violetsnowdrop

•11 years ago

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dependent lymphoedema

I have just been diagnosed with dependent lymphoedema. Can anyone explain this to me please? My leg is extremely swollen, pink, painful and hard as a rock....

I have just been diagnosed with dependent lymphoedema. Can anyone explain this ...

sue32

•11 years ago

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I am at last wearing Farrow wraps

I find then brilliant really comfortable. To get them on my legs I find sitting on the loo the best place. I have only one problem my ankles itch like you...

I find then brilliant really comfortable. To get them on my legs I find sitting ...

Ginsing

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Help Please

i am a 44 year old female with lymphodema after breat cancer. im currently suffering alot with swelling and pain in my arm. i wear a compression stocking. ive...

i am a 44 year old female with lymphodema after breat cancer. im currently suffe...

fretty123

•11 years ago

21 Replies

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coping in the heat - shall we gather good ideas?

What is MLD

How long before you saw a difference with MLD?

Hi everyone - things moving in the wrong direction

I have large lumps all over my left leg and look like elephant man. Now have smelly pus leaking from underneath them which will not clear.

Has anybody tried the wrapping method to help with lymphoedema?

new and don't know where to turn to.

What has happened to this site? Why must things be 'fiddled with' - it was fine as it was!

Is there a need for a mobile Compression Therapy Service for lymphoedema sufferers.

Mobile Lympha Press Service

i have Lymphoedema in both legs,im reguly having time off work and worried ill end up getting the sack ,any idear on what are my rights

Under the Farrow wraps wow it is sore and it itches

Lymph gland removal

Any idea where you can find rubber gloves with GOOD GRIP to use with arm sleeve? They don't seem to work anymore, and I'm struggling.

At long last ,Hospital appointment tomorrow.

Please help - footwear advice needed!

A TERRIBLE WASTED DAY

feeling down

Cellulitis or not!!!!

Gastric band

My lymphoedema journey so far

dependent lymphoedema

I am at last wearing Farrow wraps

Help Please

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