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CELLULITUS WORSENED IN 4 WEEKS

My partner and I don't live together, have been apart 3 weeks. He looked at my legs today, he thinks they've worsened even after 4 weeks of antibiotics, the...

My partner and I don't live together, have been apart 3 weeks. He looked at my ...

•10 years ago

about lasix

Dr. Reeds Corner at lymphedema.com

Dr. Reeds Corner at lymphedema.com

•10 years ago

UPSET RE CELLULITUS

I went to my Dr again yesterday abou tmy cellulitus, he told me to continue amoxyllin for another week, my skin is very dry. My right leg now has a blister...

I went to my Dr again yesterday abou tmy cellulitus, he told me to continue amox...

•10 years ago

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Lymph node transfer

I have secondary Lymphoedema in my right foot, leg and trunk. I have had it about 20 years now. I am due to have a lymphoscintigraph in May with a view to have...

I have secondary Lymphoedema in my right foot, leg and trunk. I have had it abou...

•10 years ago

OPEN DAY IN SCOTLAND

Compression Therapy UK Limited are holding an Open Day in Scotland for anyone with lymphoedema and/or lipoedema who would like to try the Lympha-Press IPC...

Compression Therapy UK Limited are holding an Open Day in Scotland for anyone wi...

naominorthenellis

•10 years ago

BLISTERS AND CELLULITUS

I have cellulitus in my left leg, have been given about 3 different antibiotics, I now have a blister on my left leg near the foot, i wear oxygen and don't...

I have cellulitus in my left leg, have been given about 3 different antibiotics,...

•10 years ago

Big toe red and swollen not infected - anybody help?

Hi Has anyone experienced a swollen big toe with Lymohodema ( primary both legs) We've seen a podiatrist who says it's not an infection or an in growing...

Hi Has anyone experienced a swollen big toe with Lymohodema ( primary both legs...

•10 years ago

compression machine

Hi everyone i just had to write a post about my two week trial on compression machine. I have leg and grion swelling due to the removel of lymphnodes during my...

Hi everyone i just had to write a post about my two week trial on compression ma...

alisonlouise4444

•10 years ago

ARE compression garments a con?

After 4 years of secondary lympheodema in my right leg, I am beginning to wonder the worth of compression stockings. I have intensive 2 week MLD and wrapping...

After 4 years of secondary lympheodema in my right leg, I am beginning to wonder...

•10 years ago

compression machines

has anyone tried a compression machine? Keep reading about them and although expensive feel it would be worth it if they work.

has anyone tried a compression machine? Keep reading about them and although ex...

•10 years ago

Left arm lymphodema and left side

I have mild lymphodema in my left arm and left side right where your bra fits, this is from lymph node excision from left axila. I am having trouble finding...

I have mild lymphodema in my left arm and left side right where your bra fits, t...

•10 years ago

Genital Lymphoedema after Hysterectomy

Hi there, I have recently been diagnosed with Lymphoedema of the mons pubis following a routine hysterectomy in June 2014, not cancer related. No lymph nodes...

Hi there, I have recently been diagnosed with Lymphoedema of the mons pubis foll...

•10 years ago

LYMPHODEMA FOOTSTOOLS AND CELLULITUS

I wondered where I can buy a suitable footstool to raise my leg up! I have had cellulitus since mid March, on my 4th or 5th lot of antibiotics, my left...

I wondered where I can buy a suitable footstool to raise my leg up! I have had ...

•10 years ago

Clinics in Hertfordshire

Hi I've just received my letter from the clinic I have been referred to and they have refused me because I don't live in the borough. I have been informed that...

Hi I've just received my letter from the clinic I have been referred to and they...

•10 years ago

Charges

I have just recently been diagnosed with Primary Lymphoedema of the legs and awaiting my first appointment for Compression treatment. I am being put on...

I have just recently been diagnosed with Primary Lymphoedema of the legs and awa...

•10 years ago

Wrapping my legs gave me so much pain and touching my legs hurts also as i Had them massaged and that also hurt I just keep them elevated

I have tried everything ..no releif..amd keeping left bottom legs elevated and taking pain pills and my Dr's here are no help..have had epidurals for my back...

I have tried everything ..no releif..amd keeping left bottom legs elevated and t...

•10 years ago

What to expect

If I had my first appointment over again, I would have taken a list of childhood illnesses, and later ones, with me. Turned out childhood polio was major...

If I had my first appointment over again, I would have taken a list of childhood...

•10 years ago

Lymphoedema Clinic

Hello, I have my first appointment at lymphoedema clinic next month and I am wondering what to expect. I have swelling in both legs which has come on gradually...

Hello, I have my first appointment at lymphoedema clinic next month and I am won...

•10 years ago

Thanks

Have tried Farrow wrap, but they still need strength to pull across and fasten. It is just so annoying - but the NHS is 'forgetting' polio, and my GP asked me...

Have tried Farrow wrap, but they still need strength to pull across and fasten. ...

•10 years ago

garments

Sadly I just can't pull garments on, not even using aids. Had polio - and find that staff in UK just don't know what loss of muscle does - but at last found a...

Sadly I just can't pull garments on, not even using aids. Had polio - and find ...

•10 years ago

FG-MLD

Would love to hear of anything. I have MLD monthly - but have to pay for it myself, and go half-way across London (expensive taxi as can't climb onto public...

Would love to hear of anything. I have MLD monthly - but have to pay for it mys...

•10 years ago

FLUOROSCOPY Guided MLD(FG-MLD)

Is there anyone trained in SOUTH AFRICA?

Is there anyone trained in SOUTH AFRICA?

•10 years ago

Fluoroscopy Guided MLD (FG-MLD) any therapist in London?

Hello, does anyone know of (and has anyone received) the Fluoroscopy Guided MLD (FG-MLD) technique? I know of Jane Wigg who is training several therapists in...

Hello, does anyone know of (and has anyone received) the Fluoroscopy Guided MLD ...

•10 years ago

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