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Webbing between fiingers

I have recently been wrapping my hand because of lymphedema. I habe a sleeve, but so far am not having any luck with my compression gauntlet, because it makes...

I have recently been wrapping my hand because of lymphedema. I habe a sleeve, b...

Califgirl2008

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Flat knit stockings

Hi everyone x i now have my first pair of flat knit stockings from Mediven,and tho initially dismayed as they felt so thick and hard, i am finding them ok to...

Hi everyone x i now have my first pair of flat knit stockings from Mediven,and t...

StellaM

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Breast cancer followed by lymphedema

Hi everyone just joint this website today . I have been a breast cancer surviver now for 7 years and this year I was dignosed breast cancer bone and had...

Hi everyone just joint this website today . I have been a breast cancer surviver...

French12

•7 years ago

7 Replies

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Collategene

I heard this gene therapy product was in stage 3 trials for primary lymphodema ages ago, and was given the OK for venous issues - has anyone heard anything at...

I heard this gene therapy product was in stage 3 trials for primary lymphodema a...

Emma1966

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Can cellulitis infection be very mild?

I have weird redness in my skin, especially after shower. It looks like a rash but it comes and goes. I don't have a fever, but I do experience chills and...

I have weird redness in my skin, especially after shower. It looks like a rash b...

ulverin

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Lymphorrhea

Hi, I'm new to this site. My daughter (and my son) has primary lymphoedema which mainly affects her lower limbs. For the last few years she has been...

Hi, I'm new to this site. My daughter (and my son) has primary lymphoedema whi...

ssc123

•7 years ago

5 Replies

moisurising

hi eleanor regarding moisturiser i use aveeno its very good and recommended by my hospital for skin problems i apply after showering

hi eleanor regarding moisturiser i use aveeno its very good and recommended by m...

linda5151

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Can anyone recommend good moisturiser please? I have lymphedema in my right leg.

I have been given a type of unscented petroleum jelly by my GP. But there is an odour... Can anyone recommend a good moisturiser that has a pleasant smell...

I have been given a type of unscented petroleum jelly by my GP. But there is an ...

eleanorshutie

•7 years ago

28 Replies

No lymphoedema help from my gp

Hi, I am new to the forum, I have had lipo Lymphoedema in both legs for around 15 years. I used to get treatments and stockings from Willen Hospice in Milton...

Hi, I am new to the forum, I have had lipo Lymphoedema in both legs for around ...

Alisonbbb

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Rebounding(Mini trampoline) exercise for the lymphatic system.

Had secondary lymphoedema of the right arm for 14 years after breast cancer treatment. Wear a compression sleeve(most of the time during the day), although do...

Had secondary lymphoedema of the right arm for 14 years after breast cancer trea...

tenerifeprincess

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Wide leg jeans

Can anyone let me know where I can locate some wide leg ( wide to fit over swollen lymph legs)? So tired of ordering wide leg only to find they fit like skinny...

Can anyone let me know where I can locate some wide leg ( wide to fit over swoll...

becky565

•7 years ago

21 Replies

washing gloves and arm compression

hi, I just wash, by hand, in either a little washing up liquid , or washing powder. let them dry naturall. I have actually washed them in the washing...

hi, I just wash, by hand, in either a little washing up liquid , or washing po...

barkshire47

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Thanks

Thanks so much what I was able read with support was of great interest to on the website as I have lymphedema - however i was disappointed i couodnt find any...

Thanks so much what I was able read with support was of great interest to on the...

Debra-Lynch-1965

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Washing stockings

Hi, I am new to stockings what's the best way to wash them and what with?

nobody000

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Cellulitis is back

Hello my lymphedema friends Got a question I had cellulitis back in August I got it from shaving my legs and I had a cut on my leg.....well it looks like it...

Hello my lymphedema friends Got a question I had cellulitis back in August I got...

Dojo2927

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Lymphedema

Hi.I am new here and frustrated.My GP gave me a prescription for compression stockings and a address to take it to. I got to the place and the guy there said I...

Hi.I am new here and frustrated.My GP gave me a prescription for compression sto...

Rockk1

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Lymphatic drainage machine

does anyone know the difference between a 4 and 12 chamber for these machines. some companies sell them with only 4 chambers - others have 12.

does anyone know the difference between a 4 and 12 chamber for these machines. ...

barkshire47

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Writing to mp, starting a petition?

Hi all I just wondered if anyone has raised the lack of funding for lymphoedema services with their mp or started a petition? I'm finding it really...

Hi all I just wondered if anyone has raised the lack of funding for lymphoedema...

Angelil

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Flu vaccine

Hi! The time for catching flu is already. I am not sure if it is right for us with lymphoedema having seasonal vaccination? I asked the lymphoedema specialist...

Hi! The time for catching flu is already. I am not sure if it is right for us wi...

Marjol80

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Problems getting medical secretary to type and send referral to Lymphoedema clinic for compression stockings..

I'm feeling rather stressed, after being newly diagnosed and waiting to see vascular surgeon on 20th to discuss test results fully. My GP completed the...

I'm feeling rather stressed, after being newly diagnosed and waiting to see vasc...

eleanorshutie

•7 years ago

42 Replies

Breast lymphoedema, mld, compression garments and any other helpful hints please!

Six months ago I was diagnosed with DCIS. I had mastectomy with reconstruction (2 lymph nodes removed but no further treatment necessary) but since then have...

Six months ago I was diagnosed with DCIS. I had mastectomy with reconstruction (...

littlejel

•7 years ago

4 Replies

LSN on You tube

The LSN has launched a you tube channel which will have new content uploaded each month - the first is our nurse advisor Denise talking about what lymphoedema...

The LSN has launched a you tube channel which will have new content uploaded ea...

LymphSuppNetwork

Partner•7 years ago

1 Reply

Problems getting help

I'm disabled and can't do self massage. There is an option to use a compressor. My doctor hasn't answered me why I couldn't get one. So I'm wondering , Why...

I'm disabled and can't do self massage. There is an option to use a compressor. ...

Jclinton

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Arm Pain

Hi all I have been on here with my news on my ongoing troubles with my right arm. I have secondary lymphoedema ,had problems with cellulitis on and off and arm...

Hi all I have been on here with my news on my ongoing troubles with my right arm...

ameliapond

•7 years ago

4 Replies

How do I get the NHS to cover the costs of this procedure

My NHS have admitted that they have caused my current Lymphodema so how do I get them to fund this procedure

My NHS have admitted that they have caused my current Lymphodema so how do I get...

Lymphodema_-pain1

•7 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for October 2017

Webbing between fiingers

Flat knit stockings

Breast cancer followed by lymphedema

Collategene

Can cellulitis infection be very mild?

Lymphorrhea

moisurising

Can anyone recommend good moisturiser please? I have lymphedema in my right leg.

No lymphoedema help from my gp

Rebounding(Mini trampoline) exercise for the lymphatic system.

Wide leg jeans

washing gloves and arm compression

Thanks

Washing stockings

Cellulitis is back

Lymphedema

Lymphatic drainage machine

Writing to mp, starting a petition?

Flu vaccine

Problems getting medical secretary to type and send referral to Lymphoedema clinic for compression stockings..

Breast lymphoedema, mld, compression garments and any other helpful hints please!

LSN on You tube

Problems getting help

Arm Pain

How do I get the NHS to cover the costs of this procedure

Search posts

Latest poll

Do you believe that your Lymphoedema was triggered by having a blood pressure reading or blood test/injection

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