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Can anyone tell me

Good afternoon everyone, me again. I was just wondering if any of you have lymphoedema in the groin area? and if so please could you tell me what it is like as...

Good afternoon everyone, me again. I was just wondering if any of you have lymph...

completely-zero654

•7 years ago

I am new here

Hello, 55 year old female. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March this year. Lumpectomy and radiotherapy completed. I am now worried about lymphoedema

Hello, 55 year old female. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March this year...

•7 years ago

GPs: Behind Closed Doors - Cellulitis

A new series starts tonight, 26th July, at 8pm on Channel 5. The programme description says there's a case of cellulitis. Edited to add: Well the Radio Times...

A new series starts tonight, 26th July, at 8pm on Channel 5. The programme desc...

•7 years ago

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Knee replacement needed on lymphedema leg - asking about OT/PT post-op management

I am having knee replacement surgery on a leg that has lymphedema. I currently use a pneumatic pump for 2-3 hours per day to eliminate swelling, and I wear...

I am having knee replacement surgery on a leg that has lymphedema. I currently u...

•7 years ago

Arm Pain

Hi I have R.arm and hand lymphedema after breast cancer 10 years ago.I wear compression sleeves.also had bouts of cellulitis from time to time,last one being...

Hi I have R.arm and hand lymphedema after breast cancer 10 years ago.I wear comp...

•7 years ago

LVA SURGERY not just in Wales ?? MINIMUM INVASION SURGERY IN SPAIN.??

I am not sure if this is the same thing but this has been done in Madrid for number of years now and is successful enough to be offered on the Spanish NHS....

I am not sure if this is the same thing but this has been done in Madrid for num...

•7 years ago

How effective are compression garments?

I kind of want to get an idea to see how effective people find their compression. I have never really experienced improvement through compression tights, but...

I kind of want to get an idea to see how effective people find their compression...

•7 years ago

just have questions

I have lower extremity primary lymphedema and have been dealing with it since I was 9yrs of age. I thank God that it was manageable and I have never...

I have lower extremity primary lymphedema and have been dealing with it since I ...

•7 years ago

My first hospital appointment

I had my first appt today after waiting 7 months for it! The staff were lovely but it all felt a bit rushed. I think maybe because the plan is for me to come...

I had my first appt today after waiting 7 months for it! The staff were lovely ...

•7 years ago

Cellulitis

It seems that some people are prone to it and others aren't, not sure why. If you do get it anti-biotics taken orally asap will clear it.

It seems that some people are prone to it and others aren't, not sure why. If yo...

•7 years ago

Prophylactic Anti-biotics

I take prophylactic anti-biotics permanently at 250mg twice daily, without them I seem to regularly get cellulitis. I'm not sure what the long-term...

I take prophylactic anti-biotics permanently at 250mg twice daily, without them ...

•7 years ago

Foods for lymph cleansing

I'm not a dietician so im not endorsing the site below but I found it useful and interesting so maybe you will. Some days I wake up and lymph levels in my leg...

I'm not a dietician so im not endorsing the site below but I found it useful and...

•7 years ago

Lymphodema and Cellulitus

Hi How do you cope with the fact you could get Cellulitus? I have mild Lymphodema in my right leg for 11 years and never had it. I'm really worried about the...

Hi How do you cope with the fact you could get Cellulitus? I have mild Lymphodem...

•7 years ago

Any luck with compression leggings?

Has anyone had any luck finding compression leggings for lymphadema/ swollen calves ankles? There are quite a few snazzy compression leggings for...

Has anyone had any luck finding compression leggings for lymphadema/ swollen ca...

•7 years ago

LVA surgery trials on NHS in Wales

Apologies if this is old news to everyone else but I've only just seen it. LVA surgery being performed on NHS in Wales. Lots of press articles and appears to...

Apologies if this is old news to everyone else but I've only just seen it. LVA s...

•7 years ago

Drying compressions

Hello everyone, just thought of a way to dry my compression stockings on a sunny day and thought I would share it with you.

Hello everyone, just thought of a way to dry my compression stockings on a sunny...

•7 years ago

new person

Hi i.m new to this site I have lemphedema for the last 3or 4 years, and getting worse. my legs & ankles are badley swollen and have bad trouble getting...

Hi i.m new to this site I have lemphedema for the last 3or 4 years, and gettin...

•7 years ago

What's your ideal shoe design?

I have had primary lymphadema in my lower extremities for at least the last 25 years. As you all know, finding shoes that are comfortable and fit is highly...

I have had primary lymphadema in my lower extremities for at least the last 25 y...

•7 years ago

information needed

need more information about lymphedema in legs please and who to get in touch with aswell as my doctor

need more information about lymphedema in legs please and who to get in touch wi...

•7 years ago

Velcro leg supports

does anyone know when you can get these, and has anybody used them ?

does anyone know when you can get these, and has anybody used them ?

•7 years ago

Lower Limbs

I have suffered from lymphedema for a very long time, I spent 18months going backwards and forward to various places to try and find the cause of this problem....

I have suffered from lymphedema for a very long time, I spent 18months going bac...

•7 years ago

CONTINUING BITES AND STINGS SEASON 2017

LYNORA, Hopalong has some flea bites that have started to ooze lymph? I know that you would be able to tell her what she should do. All I have said is do not...

LYNORA, Hopalong has some flea bites that have started to ooze lymph? I know tha...

completely-zero654

•7 years ago

Manual drainage

I was diagnosed with lipoedema and lymphoedema. I went to a clinic where we had a talk and then I was given an appointment to be measured for compression...

I was diagnosed with lipoedema and lymphoedema. I went to a clinic where we had ...

•7 years ago

Cupping

Hi, I've read that cupping helps to move lymph and improve circulation. Does anyone know whether it is effective /safe for lymphodoema management?

Hi, I've read that cupping helps to move lymph and improve circulation. Does any...

•7 years ago

Has anyone had a varicose vein operation on their legs?

I have varicose veins in my big leg. Can anyone advise on the best operation, and a good hospital or surgeon please. as they are painful and achey all the...

I have varicose veins in my big leg. Can anyone advise on the best operation, an...

•7 years ago

Toes

I have lymphadema in my legs I keep getting shooting pains in my toes is it normal

I have lymphadema in my legs I keep getting shooting pains in my toes is it norm...

•7 years ago

Does arm swelling sometimes take months to get under control?

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with this rotten condition in arm last November and given antibiotics. I have regular check ups at clinic and nurse was...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with this rotten condition in arm last November ...

•7 years ago

Oedema ignorance in NHS

The Publicly funded NHS has a problem with this potentially serious condition! My experience has shown me that it cannot provide the necessary care to treat...

The Publicly funded NHS has a problem with this potentially serious condition! ...

•7 years ago

2nd Leg

I was only diagnosed is January this year. I have primary in my left leg after an infected cat scratch and a bout of cellulitis.This may sound like a...

I was only diagnosed is January this year. I have primary in my left leg after a...

•7 years ago

Exercise

Does anyone have any experience exercising which does not make swelling worse. I am very frustrated not being able to exercise the way I used to. I have...

Does anyone have any experience exercising which does not make swelling worse. I...

•7 years ago

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