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Has anybody tried the red light therapy or the light beam generator to improve lymphedema?

I have come across these two technologies and was thinking about giving the red light a go. The light beam generator instead looks a bit expensive and...

I have come across these two technologies and was thinking about giving the red ...

multimarcus

•10 years ago

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Compression. Machine

a day ago Pinapapple Hi everyone I just go it my hydrogen flowtron 12 compression machine 18 mths after initially trying it out for six week and achieving a...

a day ago Pinapapple Hi everyone I just go it my hydrogen flowtron 12 compressi...

Pinapapple

•10 years ago

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Is there an alternative to support tights for the hot weather? My lymphoedema nurse isn't much help with this!

stacyl

•10 years ago

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Uncomfortable sleeves

I have a problem with my sleaves my nurse fits really good ones that don't dig in at the elbow and stay up at the top. My problem is with the wrist and hand...

I have a problem with my sleaves my nurse fits really good ones that don't dig i...

Pinapapple

•10 years ago

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Suggestions to relieve poor knee movement.

I have lymphoedema in both legs and I am struggling with walking as I have very little flexibility in my knees. The skin is very hard behind my knees and the...

I have lymphoedema in both legs and I am struggling with walking as I have very ...

Stebe

•10 years ago

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How long can I have my compression stocking off for before the fluid on my foot starts to build up again?

Was diagnosed with Lymphodema in April 2014 on my left foot. I am currently in a Class 2 below knee compression stocking. I am going on holiday in July and I...

Was diagnosed with Lymphodema in April 2014 on my left foot. I am currently in a...

Claireanita80

•10 years ago

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COMPRESSION BANDAGING

I have Lymphedoema in both legs, one worse than other but wasn't diagnosed for years as my doctor wasn't interested in what was happening to my legs. A nurse...

I have Lymphedoema in both legs, one worse than other but wasn't diagnosed for y...

gellytot

•10 years ago

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MLD or not MLD that is the question?

So...had SLNB as part of BC surgery. Now got approx 13% swollen fingers, hand and forearm on my dominant right side. Got some fetching compression garments....

So...had SLNB as part of BC surgery. Now got approx 13% swollen fingers, hand a...

whisker5

•10 years ago

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my toes are still a problem to say the least.

District nurses have been great.The latest treatment is a form of compression between my toes which was very painful Sticking with it tho.Off to the hospital...

District nurses have been great.The latest treatment is a form of compression be...

will123iams

•10 years ago

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Skin redness after removing compression stocking?

Hi everyone! I have a nagging doubt and as I don't know anyone with this condition, I'm reaching out to you to see if you can help. I'm relatively new to this...

Hi everyone! I have a nagging doubt and as I don't know anyone with this conditi...

Chiquitita

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Has anybody had or got lymphoedema in their toes.

will123iams

•10 years ago

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Has anyone tried any alternative therapies that have worked or travelled abroad for treatment?

I have lymphodema in my left leg following a number of surgeries in my thigh and radiotherapy, I have seen various specialists in the UK incl Prof M but cant...

I have lymphodema in my left leg following a number of surgeries in my thigh and...

AMH2

•10 years ago

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is there an op available on nhs in uk, to treat leg lymphoedema, im in agony atm and housebound due to ulcer/infection left leg,

so fed up and annoyed with docs ive bn in agonising pain in legs for months i currently unable to walk due to lymphoedema deteriorating in legs

so fed up and annoyed with docs ive bn in agonising pain in legs for months i cu...

maz1972

•10 years ago

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is there an op available on nhs in uk, to treat leg lymphoedema, im in agony atm and housebound due to ulcer/infection left leg,

so fed up and annoyed with docs ive bn in agonising pain in legs for months i currently unable to walk due to lymphoedema deteriorating in legs

so fed up and annoyed with docs ive bn in agonising pain in legs for months i cu...

maz1972

•10 years ago

3 Replies

How do you explain wrapping and/or sleeve to friends and others who ask what's wrong without giving them a medical lesson on lymphedema?

I had my arm wrapped last summer and the worst part was trying to answer people's questions about what I did to my arm. Most people don't know what lymphedema...

I had my arm wrapped last summer and the worst part was trying to answer people'...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Any thoughts on whether Scuba Diving is good for lymphoedema?

I want to be less inhibited by my lymphy leg and have always wanted to try Scuba diving. What do people think about whether diving would be generally good for...

I want to be less inhibited by my lymphy leg and have always wanted to try Scuba...

syrup01

•10 years ago

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WILL123IAMS.I AM 58 YRS OLD .I HAVE 8 GRANDCHILDREN .MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY NOV 2012.BEEN SUFFERING WITH LYMPHOEDEMA FOR 16 YRS

LYMPHOEDEMA IN BOTH LEGS FEET AND TOES.

will123iams

•10 years ago

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German treatment of lymphoedema.

Do you know anything about german treatment? If you do, do you prefer still italian ( I belive it's english also) rather than german? All I know about it is...

Do you know anything about german treatment? If you do, do you prefer still ital...

Aleksleg

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Am i able to work ?with lymphedema I work as a carer and always on my feet? And they ache? Would I qualify for disability or something?

hez67

•10 years ago

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I have just been diagnosed with lymphedema of the lower left leg. I have been told there is a long waiting list for Trent what can I do in m

hez67

•10 years ago

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Lower limb lymphodema- how to enjoy the summer?

Hi all, I'm new to the board today. I'm 33 years old and recently diagnosed with lower limb lymphodema following cervical cancer surgery & radiation last year....

Hi all, I'm new to the board today. I'm 33 years old and recently diagnosed with...

Capecod

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Can you get help with walking?

I am increasingly getting worse walking with a stick...I have spoken to others who have a mobility scooter for use in bad times but not sure whether it is a...

I am increasingly getting worse walking with a stick...I have spoken to others w...

Turtlespooch

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Travel Insurance. I was advised by BC consultant to have BC/ Lymphoedema excluded from my travel insurance. I did this for 3 years.

I take antib's, plasters and antiseptic cream with me in case of cellulitis (only had one bout) What do other people do?

I take antib's, plasters and antiseptic cream with me in case of cellulitis (onl...

Taffia

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Lymph Clinic finished

I have not had a follow up appointment for my Lymphoedema, i am lucky as mine has been caught early and is treatable with class 3 compression below the knee...

I have not had a follow up appointment for my Lymphoedema, i am lucky as mine ha...

gavinlwright

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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Has anybody tried the red light therapy or the light beam generator to improve lymphedema?

Compression. Machine

Is there an alternative to support tights for the hot weather? My lymphoedema nurse isn't much help with this!

Uncomfortable sleeves

Suggestions to relieve poor knee movement.

How long can I have my compression stocking off for before the fluid on my foot starts to build up again?

COMPRESSION BANDAGING

MLD or not MLD that is the question?

my toes are still a problem to say the least.

Skin redness after removing compression stocking?

Has anybody had or got lymphoedema in their toes.

Has anyone tried any alternative therapies that have worked or travelled abroad for treatment?

is there an op available on nhs in uk, to treat leg lymphoedema, im in agony atm and housebound due to ulcer/infection left leg,

is there an op available on nhs in uk, to treat leg lymphoedema, im in agony atm and housebound due to ulcer/infection left leg,

How do you explain wrapping and/or sleeve to friends and others who ask what's wrong without giving them a medical lesson on lymphedema?

Any thoughts on whether Scuba Diving is good for lymphoedema?

WILL123IAMS.I AM 58 YRS OLD .I HAVE 8 GRANDCHILDREN .MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY NOV 2012.BEEN SUFFERING WITH LYMPHOEDEMA FOR 16 YRS

German treatment of lymphoedema.

Am i able to work ?with lymphedema I work as a carer and always on my feet? And they ache? Would I qualify for disability or something?

I have just been diagnosed with lymphedema of the lower left leg. I have been told there is a long waiting list for Trent what can I do in m

Lower limb lymphodema- how to enjoy the summer?

Can you get help with walking?

Travel Insurance. I was advised by BC consultant to have BC/ Lymphoedema excluded from my travel insurance. I did this for 3 years.

Lymph Clinic finished

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

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