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Primary lymphedema patients

Does anyone receive treatment or attend a clinic at Mount Vernon hospital for Primary Lymphoedema. If so what are your views.

Does anyone receive treatment or attend a clinic at Mount Vernon hospital for Pr...

jjbinks

•6 years ago

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Areas good for lymphedema treatment?

Sorry me again.. At the moment we are looking in North Yorkshire - believe Otley has a good lymphedema treatment clinic, Lake District- has another good one....

Sorry me again.. At the moment we are looking in North Yorkshire - believe Otle...

eleanorshutie

•6 years ago

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Do they Care?

I will be having SAPL surgery after a long haul of research, consultations, appointments, therapy, etc., etc. I am having a very hard time emotionally. I just...

I will be having SAPL surgery after a long haul of research, consultations, appo...

daveman

•6 years ago

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SAPL/Dr. Chen

I will be having SAPL surgery done by Dr. Chen in Iowa, on my left leg. Has anyone used him? How was it. I'm beyond terrified. The recovery seems difficult and...

I will be having SAPL surgery done by Dr. Chen in Iowa, on my left leg. Has anyo...

daveman

•6 years ago

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New

I'm back on this page. I had joined a few LE pages on Facebook but they were all public which I did not like. I hope that I can get and offer support here.

I'm back on this page. I had joined a few LE pages on Facebook but they were all...

daveman

•6 years ago

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I am new to this.

Hi everyone, I am having great trouble with my GP in diagnosing Lymphoedema. Reading some of the posts it is reassuring that I am not on my own. It started in...

Hi everyone, I am having great trouble with my GP in diagnosing Lymphoedema. Re...

frustration1954

•6 years ago

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Liposuction

Can anyone tell me how much it costs for micro liposuction I believe it can be done privately at Oxford Thanks

Can anyone tell me how much it costs for micro liposuction I believe it can be d...

Dee0

•6 years ago

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Slightly off topic - I need a caffeine substitute

HI Ever since my radiotherapy last year I have problems with bladder sensitivity to caffeine. I know radiotherapy can irritate the bladder and I don't think...

HI Ever since my radiotherapy last year I have problems with bladder sensitivity...

maryiwright

•6 years ago

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STOP PRESS - PLACES AVAILABLE AT LSN PATIENT CONFERENCE

The LSN has a few places available at our patient conference - the day is being held just outside of Birmingham on the 12th September. This all day event will...

The LSN has a few places available at our patient conference - the day is being ...

LymphSuppNetwork

Partner•6 years ago

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A pain in the ..... proverbial

I'll try again! Hi I'm new to this forum. I have the luck to have the dreaded condition on both lower legs plus my buttocks. The skin on legs is improving...

I'll try again! Hi I'm new to this forum. I have the luck to have the dreaded c...

ScouseTaffy

•6 years ago

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A pain the .... proverbial

Hi, I'm ne

ScouseTaffy

•6 years ago

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Dealing with DVT

DVT is something that can be treated but observation is important there is so much we all need to learn and raising the affected leg is a must when at rest....

DVT is something that can be treated but observation is important there is so mu...

kittenkat5

•6 years ago

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Explanation

Hi guys, what quick explanation do you give in conversation when you say you have lymphedema and you get the inevitable question ‘what’s that?’ Nothing in...

Hi guys, what quick explanation do you give in conversation when you say you hav...

Keeping

•6 years ago

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The occasional tipple? The effects of alcohol.

We are told that drinking alcohol is not good for lymphoedema. I enjoy the occasional glass of wine but not sure if it is having any effect on the condition....

We are told that drinking alcohol is not good for lymphoedema. I enjoy the occas...

bathsheba

•6 years ago

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Ginger oil

Hi all Just wondered if anyone has tried using ginger oil when massaging and if so do you see any benefits? I’ve just seen an advert for it and it’s...

Hi all Just wondered if anyone has tried using ginger oil when massaging and if...

Angelil

•6 years ago

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Update on Jobst thigh length stocking one month on

Many thanks to the various folks here who have offered advice and guidance. I thought you might be pleased to hear that, one month on from starting to wear...

Many thanks to the various folks here who have offered advice and guidance. I t...

DeborahS32

•6 years ago

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Infra Red heat treatment for lymphedema

I read somewhere that infra red heat has been used to treat lymph edema. Does anyone have any info on this subject. thans

I read somewhere that infra red heat has been used to treat lymph edema. Does ...

debles1

•6 years ago

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Sore feet

Hey peeps, Sorry it's been so long since I've been on here, life has been crazy and not even in the fun way. I've got a question for you all.... Do any of you...

Hey peeps, Sorry it's been so long since I've been on here, life has been crazy...

hez88

•6 years ago

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Mai

Looking for any experiences with meds for mai or mac

Snowbrd

•6 years ago

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Juzo adjustable lite compression system

Hi Some advice desperately needed. My Lymphoedema clinic has just changed my compression bandages from SIGVARIS compression system to the Juzo system as she...

Hi Some advice desperately needed. My Lymphoedema clinic has just changed my c...

Loramay

•6 years ago

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Healthcare question

This isn't a lymphedema question per se, but I am interested in the answers. I am in the US and personally have private payor health insurance through my work....

This isn't a lymphedema question per se, but I am interested in the answers. I a...

GabbiD

•6 years ago

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Panniculectomy

I have lymphoedema in my abdomen, and im having a Panniculectomy but my surgeon said i don't have lymphoedema, so now im worried about surgery. My physical...

I have lymphoedema in my abdomen, and im having a Panniculectomy but my surgeon ...

Littleblue2b

•6 years ago

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MLD massage

I have primary lymphoedema in my feet upto my knees. I wear compression socks which keeps the swelling down. Recently I've been wondering whether MLD massage...

I have primary lymphoedema in my feet upto my knees. I wear compression socks wh...

teanchat

•6 years ago

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All posts for August 2018

Primary lymphedema patients

Areas good for lymphedema treatment?

Do they Care?

SAPL/Dr. Chen

New

I am new to this.

Liposuction

Slightly off topic - I need a caffeine substitute

STOP PRESS - PLACES AVAILABLE AT LSN PATIENT CONFERENCE

A pain in the ..... proverbial

A pain the .... proverbial

Dealing with DVT

Explanation

The occasional tipple? The effects of alcohol.

Ginger oil

Update on Jobst thigh length stocking one month on

Infra Red heat treatment for lymphedema

Sore feet

Mai

Juzo adjustable lite compression system

Healthcare question

Panniculectomy

MLD massage

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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