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Getting help through massage

Have you tried the massage therapy ,it really helps but mustbe done by a licensed therapist. It works wonders, there is also a lot of stuff on google...

Have you tried the massage therapy ,it really helps but mustbe done by a licens...

•7 years ago

Knee Replacement Surgery Advice

Hi All, I have bilateral lower leg Lymphedema & wear compression garments all day every day. In 9 weeks I am having a total right knee replacement & then at a...

Hi All, I have bilateral lower leg Lymphedema & wear compression garments all da...

•7 years ago

Liposuction

Hi I have primary lymphoedema in my leg, I've had it for many years, has anyone had liposuction? I am considering it but really want a patient perspective?...

Hi I have primary lymphoedema in my leg, I've had it for many years, has anyone ...

•7 years ago

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Simple exercises

Livestrong (the massive American cancer charity) have just sent me https://aftercancers.com/2017/03/exercises-for-lymphatic-drainage/ with very simple,...

Livestrong (the massive American cancer charity) have just sent me https://afte...

•7 years ago

Layers of bandaging

Just saw avideo by nurse doing bandaging. I think i will have this on my visit, it looks quite scary. Seems to be so many lwyers of differentc bandaging,...

Just saw avideo by nurse doing bandaging. I think i will have this on my visit, ...

•7 years ago

LE and needing frequent visits to the loo

I have primary LE in both feet and ankles and other parts of my body I need to wee every one to two hours which affects my life. Just wondering does anyone...

I have primary LE in both feet and ankles and other parts of my body I need to w...

•7 years ago

Primary LE and Back Pain

Does anyone with LE suffer from lower back pain or have back spasms. I would like to know if the back pain is related to LE as DRs do not know. I have been...

Does anyone with LE suffer from lower back pain or have back spasms. I would lik...

•7 years ago

Tubular bandagether3

There are still nocancellati8ns before 26th May for first appt. I have sent for tubular bandage which my daughter is going to put on for me.do we pull it tight...

There are still nocancellati8ns before 26th May for first appt. I have sent for ...

•7 years ago

Exercises for Lymphatic Drainage

http://www.livestrong.com/article/93406-exercises-lymphatic-drainage

http://www.livestrong.com/article/93406-exercises-lymphatic-drainage

•7 years ago

hi all

2 yrs ago i was told by the nurse at local g p i had ld and cronic venous insufficiency went to the local clinic got compression socks but the problem im...

2 yrs ago i was told by the nurse at local g p i had ld and cronic venous insuff...

•7 years ago

Treatments

Hi I have been prescribed with pressure garments for my legs but just wondered what other treatments people use?

Hi I have been prescribed with pressure garments for my legs but just wondered w...

•7 years ago

New to the site

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with lymphoedema. I'm experiencing swollen legs which ache and just generally look unattractive. Have had first appointment...

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with lymphoedema. I'm experiencing swollen le...

•7 years ago

Newbie

Hi. I'm 44 years old and started the menopause about 9 months ago. I have primary Lymphoedema in both legs. I have noticed that the swelling in one of my legs...

Hi. I'm 44 years old and started the menopause about 9 months ago. I have prima...

•7 years ago

Confuseds

Cant seeL ist appointmebt with Lymphoeodma nurse until 26th May. Just got over Cellulities, howdo i treat my legs ubtil then, i moisterise ecery day but can i...

Cant seeL ist appointmebt with Lymphoeodma nurse until 26th May. Just got over C...

•7 years ago

Dandelion root tea

Ive just bought some dandelion tea in the hopes it will act as a diuretic and reduce the swelling in ankles and front of knees ...i' m pretty sure after...

Ive just bought some dandelion tea in the hopes it will act as a diuretic and re...

•7 years ago

Does anybody have this problem with the socks ?Well fitted knee highs stopping circulation

My mothers knee high socks fit her but over the day turn into a tourniquet and push everything up above her knee. Her legs are little cold pillars and she...

My mothers knee high socks fit her but over the day turn into a tourniquet and ...

•7 years ago

Improv

Was at the clinic yesterday I have lost about a liters of fluid between both my legs.Have to go for tests to the Doctor and he has given me stockings that you...

Was at the clinic yesterday I have lost about a liters of fluid between both my ...

•7 years ago

Combine professional stocking source with zipper facility

For some months I have been required to wear pressure stockings, made to measure and provided under NHS. Originally level 2, latest level one. Whilst with...

For some months I have been required to wear pressure stockings, made to measure...

•7 years ago

Results

I finally had my results for my Lymphography. I have been told that I do not have Lymphoedema. Yes, it's a big relief, especially after having to wait nearly...

I finally had my results for my Lymphography. I have been told that I do not ha...

•7 years ago

Custom Stockings

Since I just had my surgery on my leg all new custom stockings were ordered. Since the first 12 weeks should continue with substantial reduction. Stockings...

Since I just had my surgery on my leg all new custom stockings were ordered. Sin...

•7 years ago

Leg

Hi all, I have had a stabbing and dead pain in my right calf for 2 days has anyone else had this x

Hi all, I have had a stabbing and dead pain in my right calf for 2 days has anyo...

•7 years ago

Is this really my leg???

Well, it's been 2 weeks since I had my SAPL surgery on my left leg. It is still very sore but getting a little better every day. It will probably take another...

Well, it's been 2 weeks since I had my SAPL surgery on my left leg. It is still ...

•7 years ago

Lva microsurgery

Hi I'm trying to find out how people have had this surgery done via the NHS each time I contact the relevant surgeons or hospitals they say that they do not...

Hi I'm trying to find out how people have had this surgery done via the NHS each...

•7 years ago

Eventually got cream and tablets

Thanks everyone for your help and support, doctor has given me a strong antihistamine and dermol 500 cream 😀 definitely helping still in pain but not waking...

Thanks everyone for your help and support, doctor has given me a strong antihist...

•7 years ago

LVA

Hi, Has anyone had LVA and if so was it successful? I had lymph nodes removed after breast cancer and am looking at surgical options after years of wearing...

Hi, Has anyone had LVA and if so was it successful? I had lymph nodes removed af...

•7 years ago

Pain in leg

I have had lymphoedema mainly in my left leg for 6 years. Occasionally, I would have pain just under the skin on a part of the leg if any pressure was applied,...

I have had lymphoedema mainly in my left leg for 6 years. Occasionally, I would ...

•7 years ago

Pa

Sorry I didn't get to finish the last post it's two in The morning and I am going of my head with the pain in my left leg and itching on the right I really...

Sorry I didn't get to finish the last post it's two in The morning and I am goin...

•7 years ago

Pa

Hi all going of my head with the pain in my left leg and itching on the right my appointment is next Friday for lymphodema clinic.I could chop them off from...

Hi all going of my head with the pain in my left leg and itching on the right my...

•7 years ago

Test done

Had my Lymphography today. As it was explained to me, they would inject the dye and start the scan. Then I would get some down time giving the dye a chance to...

Had my Lymphography today. As it was explained to me, they would inject the dye...

•7 years ago

Scar tissue and lymphoedema on leg

Hi I am new here . I had an emergency operation on my left leg for necrotising fasciitis and have been left with a large scar from my foot to my knee. Now I...

Hi I am new here . I had an emergency operation on my left leg for necrotising f...

•7 years ago

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