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Skin changes with lymphedema

I'm dealing with an issue that has both my doctor and therapist stumped. Since my last bout with cellulitis in December, I've developed these bumps on the skin...

I'm dealing with an issue that has both my doctor and therapist stumped. Since m...

Lm92

•6 years ago

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LVA Surgery with Dr. Wei Chen

I have had two LVA (Lymphedema) surgeries with Dr. Wei Chen at the University of Iowa the past year (one 12/21 and one 6/13). He has helped me immensely. The...

I have had two LVA (Lymphedema) surgeries with Dr. Wei Chen at the University of...

Cervivor1974

•6 years ago

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Does anyone else develop tendinitis in their Achilles whilst wearing compression garment?

Last year I was faithfully wearing my compression stockings (knee-high) to control swelling but I was working three days in an active job. I developed...

Last year I was faithfully wearing my compression stockings (knee-high) to contr...

Trn20

•6 years ago

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Between the devil and the deep blue sea

In February I had a lobectory and afterwards, after first making a good recovery suddenly I was unable to keep food down I was admitted to hospital where it...

In February I had a lobectory and afterwards, after first making a good recovery...

Loramay

•6 years ago

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Ankle Swelling

Hello All, I’ve had primary Lymphoedema in my legs for around 15 years which is generally well managed with compression garments. However my left ankle is a...

Hello All, I’ve had primary Lymphoedema in my legs for around 15 years which is...

GreenFox

•6 years ago

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Strange feelings in legs

Since having pneumatic compression for lymphoedema 10 months ago I have had Pins needles type of feelings also numbness from knees to toes could this be a side...

Since having pneumatic compression for lymphoedema 10 months ago I have had Pins...

Ap8440

•6 years ago

7 Replies

New compression knee highs

Should you be measured every time you need your knee highs replacing ( every 6 months ) I attend a lymphoedema clinic but I have just been ordered some new...

Should you be measured every time you need your knee highs replacing ( every 6 m...

Ap8440

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Reducing leg above the knee

Hi Everyone, No matter what I do, my upper leg never seems to respond as well as my lower leg. I eat clean, bike, walk, do MLD twice monthly, self massage,...

Hi Everyone, No matter what I do, my upper leg never seems to respond as well as...

rexygirl

•6 years ago

12 Replies

What to wear

Vanity: I wear 20 - 30 on my left lower leg. This keeps the left matching the right. Would like both legs to look the same at least in color. Any...

Vanity: I wear 20 - 30 on my left lower leg. This keeps the left matching the ...

SV2001

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Support socks

Anyone here tried ‘copper infused magnetic foot support’ socks as advertised on social media? I wear custom made support knee highs and thought I’d try these...

Anyone here tried ‘copper infused magnetic foot support’ socks as advertised on ...

adeleb

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Replacement Compression stockings

Primary lymphedema was diagnosed a few years ago and I have been wearing compression stockings since. This has worked! Several times there have been hiccups in...

Primary lymphedema was diagnosed a few years ago and I have been wearing compres...

TeresaMay

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Leg ulcer misery

I have a leg ulcer on my lower left shin which has been there for over a year. I attend what is called 'Leg Club' once a week to have it dressed. I am very...

I have a leg ulcer on my lower left shin which has been there for over a year. ...

49dreamer

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for June 2019

Skin changes with lymphedema

LVA Surgery with Dr. Wei Chen

Does anyone else develop tendinitis in their Achilles whilst wearing compression garment?

Between the devil and the deep blue sea

Ankle Swelling

Strange feelings in legs

New compression knee highs

Reducing leg above the knee

What to wear

Support socks

Replacement Compression stockings

Leg ulcer misery

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Latest poll

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

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