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Treatment denied based on BMI

Can anyone point me in the direction of a NHS document/policy that states that people will not be treated for lymphedema if their BMI is beyond a certain...

Can anyone point me in the direction of a NHS document/policy that states that p...

Chocolate-e-clare

•8 years ago

Nurse

Just had my doctor on the phone he had a phone call from the lymphodema nurse that I seen on Friday.That's my scan been ordered and I have to have blood tests...

Just had my doctor on the phone he had a phone call from the lymphodema nurse th...

•8 years ago

1st appointment

Have been given appointment for lympthoedma of left arm on 22nd December at last I have got my foot in the door wondering what to expect.

Have been given appointment for lympthoedma of left arm on 22nd December at last...

•8 years ago

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No lymphoedema treatment due to historical cancer

My mother had bladder cancer when she was 39 in the late 70s and then breast cancer in 2001. She always had swollen knees and ankles (I think this is...

My mother had bladder cancer when she was 39 in the late 70s and then breast can...

elliejoy-warwick

•8 years ago

Stomach pain

Hi all does anyone that has lymphadema in The stomach suffer severe pain I'm in agony with mine Thanks for reading x

Hi all does anyone that has lymphadema in The stomach suffer severe pain I'm in ...

•8 years ago

Utter exhaustion!

Hi All, I would appreciate it if anyone can advise me whether lymphoedema is associated with absolutely crushing fatigue that affects me all the time. I'm...

Hi All, I would appreciate it if anyone can advise me whether lymphoedema is a...

•8 years ago

Tonsils

Can cellulitis present in the tonsils. I continually get inflamed tonsils and feel as if I have flu. And I mean flu not a bad cold. Just wondering if anyone...

Can cellulitis present in the tonsils. I continually get inflamed tonsils and fe...

•8 years ago

Anti histamines cause water retention?

I have been on zirtek and before that triludan for 30 years for itchy skin. I thought anti histamines cause swelling and worsen itching but every Doctor I ask...

I have been on zirtek and before that triludan for 30 years for itchy skin. I th...

•8 years ago

Stomach and nether region

Hi all, I rang clinic yesterday finally got through, my last app 30th sept got cancelled as nurse went home poorly and they have forgot to send another app out...

Hi all, I rang clinic yesterday finally got through, my last app 30th sept got c...

•8 years ago

Gutted

Hi all had my first appointment yesterday with the lymphoedema nurse yesterday he was lovely.When I asked him if I had it he said yes I was gutted.As I had...

Hi all had my first appointment yesterday with the lymphoedema nurse yesterday h...

•8 years ago

Need some advice

Hi All. I have been told to excercise but have difficulty being on my legs for periods of time. Does anyone think that one of those small pedal excercise...

Hi All. I have been told to excercise but have difficulty being on my legs for ...

•8 years ago

cellulitis

Hello can anyone advise me please, I am having yet another bout of cellulitis and need to really go and see the doctor for the usual anitbiotics. If I do not...

Hello can anyone advise me please, I am having yet another bout of cellulitis an...

completely-zero654

•8 years ago

Swollen

Roll on Friday to I get seen at the clinic I have a load of questions to ask the pain I have had in my left shinbone has been horrendous the last couple of...

Roll on Friday to I get seen at the clinic I have a load of questions to ask the...

•8 years ago

Mattress for lipedema/lymphodema

I find memory foam too hot and causes my legs to get over heated but springs are uncomfortable too. Does anyone know a good mattress to help legs and should it...

I find memory foam too hot and causes my legs to get over heated but springs are...

•8 years ago

Newbie

hi, i'm new to this and need some help. been back and forth to the dr's for over 2 yrs and have finally been disagnosed with lymphoedema. throughout this...

hi, i'm new to this and need some help. been back and forth to the dr's for ove...

•8 years ago

nose surgery and right leg lymphedema

Hello everyone I am Elham and I am 28. I have had primary Lymphedema since 2011. Now I want to do nose surgery and during surgery I am Unconscious. Do you...

Hello everyone I am Elham and I am 28. I have had primary Lymphedema since 2011...

•8 years ago

suffer with one leg it is sore and itch .I am have no treatment. I been looking for some thing in the Bedford area.please can some one help

please can some one help me to me with pain in my leg

please can some one help me to me with pain in my leg

•8 years ago

Success

Finished my sessions on LLLT, MLD and taping today, both myself and the nurse are chuffed to bits with the results, both breasts have become a lot softer where...

Finished my sessions on LLLT, MLD and taping today, both myself and the nurse ar...

•8 years ago

Awaiting assessment

I am female aged 67 live in Manchester just been diagnosed with lympthedema of the arm have had lots of tests etc. can't find a cause for it happening...

I am female aged 67 live in Manchester just been diagnosed with lympthedema of t...

•8 years ago

Difference

I have seen on some post's about lipodema adema and lymphadema what are they x

I have seen on some post's about lipodema adema and lymphadema what are they x

•8 years ago

Cellulitis

Good morning, I've just recovered from a nasty dose of cellulitis in my arm. Have finished antibs and feeling heaps better. I put my sleeve on yesterday for...

Good morning, I've just recovered from a nasty dose of cellulitis in my arm. Hav...

•8 years ago

Lymphedema in the arm.

Hi everyone I don't know if any of you have had this problem. My Cousin was in a car crash badly breaking both arms. She has metal plates in both arms In one...

Hi everyone I don't know if any of you have had this problem. My Cousin was in a...

•8 years ago

I'm new here...

My name is Emma I am 36. I was born with a rare medical condition now known as Proteus Syndrome which effected the growth of my limbs and my Lymphatic system...

My name is Emma I am 36. I was born with a rare medical condition now known as P...

•8 years ago

Nether region

My last app 6 weeks ago with my lymphoedema nurse was canceled and i was just wondering if any ladies has problems down below that can give me advice?

My last app 6 weeks ago with my lymphoedema nurse was canceled and i was just wo...

•8 years ago

Water

Hi all it's the pest see when you have your socks on does it push water up to the top of your legs.When I take the socks of the weight I feel in The top of my...

Hi all it's the pest see when you have your socks on does it push water up to th...

•8 years ago

Shoes

Hi I have been told I have Lymphodema in both lower legs, does any one know were I can get shoes to fit as I'm sick of wearing slippers, thanks in advance

Hi I have been told I have Lymphodema in both lower legs, does any one know were...

•8 years ago

Appointment

That is me got my appointment in for the clinic.The 25th of this month and the good thing is its only 15 minutes away from me.I got avena cream for my legs and...

That is me got my appointment in for the clinic.The 25th of this month and the g...

•8 years ago

Surgical socks

Hi all, I had opp today and they told me to keep surgical socks on for 24 hours will this be ok as lizmurphy was advised not to wear them ?

Hi all, I had opp today and they told me to keep surgical socks on for 24 hours ...

•8 years ago

Meds

My hubby was at the chemist getting my meds and he seen a machine that helps with swollen ankles and feet he spoke to the pharmacist about it and she went and...

My hubby was at the chemist getting my meds and he seen a machine that helps wit...

•8 years ago

Home town

Hi everyone where does everyone come from I come from Blackburn west Lothian it's just to see if there are people from near me that have been to the clinic in...

Hi everyone where does everyone come from I come from Blackburn west Lothian it'...

•8 years ago

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