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Lymphedema and pregnancy- advice please!

I've just found out I'm pregnant, I'm delighted of course but also concerned about how it might impact my lymphedema (left leg) and how I'll manage it during...

I've just found out I'm pregnant, I'm delighted of course but also concerned abo...

•7 years ago

Clinic appointment

Have my regular checkup today for lymphodema in both lower limbs. Not really looking forward to it as know my leg is a bit more swollen than normal and have...

Have my regular checkup today for lymphodema in both lower limbs. Not really loo...

•7 years ago

Overwhelmed

Hi everyone, I would like to introduce myself to you all. I have been lurking in the background but have never been brave enough to post. However, first time...

Hi everyone, I would like to introduce myself to you all. I have been lurking ...

•7 years ago

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Should I wear tight when I'm at the gym

Hello all you lovely ladies and gentlemen. So I go to the gym everyday for an hour and use the treadmill and bike. I keep meaning to ask the lymp nurse if I...

Hello all you lovely ladies and gentlemen. So I go to the gym everyday for an ho...

•7 years ago

What is happening in my body?! Lymphedema spreading + Lympha Press

I have had lymphedema in my both legs. This week I got the Lympha Press machine in my home to try it. It has worked great on my legs and softened the swelling....

I have had lymphedema in my both legs. This week I got the Lympha Press machine ...

•7 years ago

Lymphoedema and cellulitus

Ive suffered with Lymphoedema for ten years and cellulitus since last october im currently taking Flucloxacillin 2000mg a day to keep it at bay and have been...

Ive suffered with Lymphoedema for ten years and cellulitus since last october im...

•7 years ago

Fantastic self-management videos

The LSN are thrilled to be able to offer a fantastic new membership benefit. All LSN members now have access to 16 self management videos that cover a range of...

The LSN are thrilled to be able to offer a fantastic new membership benefit. All...

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Partner•7 years ago

New Lymphie support group in Surrey

Anyone living near Guildford, Surrey interested in being a part of a Lymphoedema support group, you're welcome to come along to our inaugural support meeting...

Anyone living near Guildford, Surrey interested in being a part of a Lymphoedema...

•7 years ago

Cryotherapy Treatments

If anyone would like advise on Cryotherapy treatments after Darren's post please feel free to ask. Regards Sara.

If anyone would like advise on Cryotherapy treatments after Darren's post please...

Sarafuturetherapies

•7 years ago

LVA post-surgery treatment

Dear lymphies, those who have had LVA surgery, what did your post-surgery treatment include? How many anastomoses were performed and what was the stage of your...

Dear lymphies, those who have had LVA surgery, what did your post-surgery treatm...

•7 years ago

ANY OTHER WRAPS BESIDES FARROWS?

Are there other wraps besides farrows? Mine leave indents here and there in my legs and I don't think that should be. Are there any 1-piece wraps that give...

Are there other wraps besides farrows? Mine leave indents here and there in my l...

•7 years ago

New lymphedema question

I live in West Palm Beach FL. I have lymphedema and see a therapist from time to time for MLD and advice. I have acute thigh pain, and it seems to lead to the...

I live in West Palm Beach FL. I have lymphedema and see a therapist from time t...

•7 years ago

Are chills a part of lymphoedema?

Hello! Do you experience chills as a part of your disease? I get them regurarly. I am wondering if I have a lingering infection in reproductive organs or is...

Hello! Do you experience chills as a part of your disease? I get them regurarly....

•7 years ago

I have been diagnosed with Lipo- Lymphedema

I probably had limpodema for my whole life that turned into lymphedema Need some help !

I probably had limpodema for my whole life that turned into lymphedema Need som...

•7 years ago

I need help with my Lipo-edema

I been suffering with this disease for so long ! Does anyone have it ?

I been suffering with this disease for so long ! Does anyone have it ?

•7 years ago

Lymphoedema leakage. please help!

Hello, I have Lymphoedema in both my legs, my right leg is alot worse than my left one. the Lymphoedema starts all the way from groin to feet, but not...

Hello, I have Lymphoedema in both my legs, my right leg is alot worse than my ...

•7 years ago

Antibiotic dosing

I've started my fifth week on Doxycycline, and didn't think it was doing a lot, as I was getting periods of pain each day. I've got erysipelas affecting both...

I've started my fifth week on Doxycycline, and didn't think it was doing a lot, ...

•7 years ago

New Group For Men With Lymphoedema

I just want to share the news that there is a new support group on facebook for men with Lymlhoedema. "Men with Lymphoedema" is only a few days old and is open...

I just want to share the news that there is a new support group on facebook for ...

•7 years ago

Marks and dents

Hello, having a another cellulitis bout and feeling really rubbish this time round, have been on Clarithmo 500 mg since Friday afternoon last week so expect to...

Hello, having a another cellulitis bout and feeling really rubbish this time rou...

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•7 years ago

Open toes

Morning everyone, after weeks of no stockings I eventually got these direct from France a couple of months ago and they are doing my head in covering my toes,...

Morning everyone, after weeks of no stockings I eventually got these direct from...

•7 years ago

lymphedema store in Zagreb

Hello. Do anybody know somewhere in Zagreb which sells lymphedema products?

Hello. Do anybody know somewhere in Zagreb which sells lymphedema products?

•7 years ago

Diuretics and lymphedema- yes or no?

I want to share a recent experience with you that has me stumped (no pun intented). Last June I was unexpectedly hospitalized in California. I went to the...

I want to share a recent experience with you that has me stumped (no pun intente...

•7 years ago

cellulitus again

Hi I have cellulitus in my lymphoedema right arm my last bout was Dec 2016.I feel it is a bit different each time either its onset or after.I take it that only...

Hi I have cellulitus in my lymphoedema right arm my last bout was Dec 2016.I fee...

•7 years ago

TRAVEL/HOLIDAY INSURANCE FOR PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS and Cellulitis prevention??

Hi everyone, for the first time in years I'm going abroad next year. I was lucky enough to win a holiday for two to Tobabgo (still can't believe it) Having...

Hi everyone, for the first time in years I'm going abroad next year. I was luc...

•7 years ago

Lymphodema surgery on NHS? Anyone been successful

I have lower limb lymphodema (left foot primarily) and right calf due to treatment for cervical cancer 7 years ago. It affects my life so much. I'm only 33...

I have lower limb lymphodema (left foot primarily) and right calf due to treatme...

•7 years ago

infection can it cause swelling

hi all, i wonder if anyone can help me please, i had breast cancer, and now lymphodema in my arm, i am okay with wearing my garments, but i am getting a pain...

hi all, i wonder if anyone can help me please, i had breast cancer, and now lymp...

•7 years ago

Years with no treatment.

Im pretty sure Ive had lymphedema for years but never diagnosed, just always passed over as edema in a fat lady. Too many times overweight people are not...

Im pretty sure Ive had lymphedema for years but never diagnosed, just always pas...

•7 years ago

Peeling skin

Hello again..... I have a question... about 3 1/2 weeks ago I had my first bout with cellulitis....... it's cleared up thank God but now my foot is peeling is...

Hello again..... I have a question... about 3 1/2 weeks ago I had my first bout...

•7 years ago

Arm pain

Hi all I am back, I still have the arm pain. My lymphedema nurse told me to see GP she thought it was frozen shoulder, Physio says not. I mentioned cellulitis...

Hi all I am back, I still have the arm pain. My lymphedema nurse told me to see ...

•7 years ago

Ulcers

I have a small ulcer on leg .this means that stocking cannot be worn. Normal treatment is to wrap.but my nurse us treating my ulcer with daily washing and...

I have a small ulcer on leg .this means that stocking cannot be worn. Normal tre...

•7 years ago

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