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Why is lympheodema getting less and less recognised by the medical profession?

I was attending a hospital every six months to get measured for compression garments , after about two years they told me they were not treating anymore...

I was attending a hospital every six months to get measured for compression garm...

galtyboi

•5 years ago

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Coronavirus and lymphoedema

Would it be dangerous to work as a tester for Coronavirus ( i.e taking swabs from people) if I have lymphoedema?

Would it be dangerous to work as a tester for Coronavirus ( i.e taking swabs fro...

butiinside

•5 years ago

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Will scuba diving make my primary lymphoedema worse?

I have primary lymphoedema in both my lower legs, it got diagnosed last year. I am currently looking at doing a volunteering course for when I finish school,...

I have primary lymphoedema in both my lower legs, it got diagnosed last year. I ...

winston1012

•5 years ago

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Compression pants.

I’m into my second year of left leg Lymphoedema following RP. I have a compression garment and also compression pants. I ware the leg garment every day but...

I’m into my second year of left leg Lymphoedema following RP. I have a compress...

Royston123

•5 years ago

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Compression machine for legs??

Does anyone use a compression sleeve on their legs? If so, does it work? How many times of day do you use it? Does it alleviate you from wearing compression...

Does anyone use a compression sleeve on their legs? If so, does it work? How m...

Changinghistory

•5 years ago

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Pain due to bandaging

My son has primary lymphedema in his right leg, stage 2 and it started about 5 years ago. He had a LVA surgery about 5 months ago. The surgeon made 2...

My son has primary lymphedema in his right leg, stage 2 and it started about 5 y...

hshank

•5 years ago

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Immobility in the crisis

I have tried to keep moving as much as possible during this crisis. However when I did venture out to walk for half an hour in the open air I realised that my...

I have tried to keep moving as much as possible during this crisis. However when...

TeresaMay

•5 years ago

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Pain issues

Any suggestions for the terrible pain in both legs from lymphodema . Was up at 3 this morning washing them down . Stinging . Burning . I also have bad back...

Any suggestions for the terrible pain in both legs from lymphodema . Was up at 3...

Ap8440

•5 years ago

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Keeping active during STAY AT HOME

If you read my previous posts , you'll know I'm passionate about keeping active, and also helping people living with lymphoedema. But I am NOT a...

If you read my previous posts , you'll know I'm passionate about keeping active,...

buddlia12

•5 years ago

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ELASTIC BANDS AND WATER BOTTLES, PART 2!

If you read my post yesterday you may have wondered why I referred to `Water Bottles' in the title? Well... the obvious reason may be because we all know how...

If you read my post yesterday you may have wondered why I referred to `Water Bot...

buddlia12

•5 years ago

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ELASTIC BANDS AND WATER BOTTLES !

I've just received my letter from Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who, as I write is being treated in intensive care for COVID 19. All very sobering and as our...

I've just received my letter from Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who, as I write...

buddlia12

•5 years ago

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NORDIC WALKING for LYMPHOEDEMA

You may have noticed that I like Nordic Walking and believe it is a great form of exercise for all ages and fitness levels. I was taught by an amazing woman,...

You may have noticed that I like Nordic Walking and believe it is a great form ...

buddlia12

•5 years ago

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Washing powder substitute

I normally wash my compression tights in washing powder for hand-washing clothes. But I'm going to run out soon and the shops seem to have run out too. Does...

I normally wash my compression tights in washing powder for hand-washing clothes...

caroline111

•5 years ago

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All posts for April 2020

Why is lympheodema getting less and less recognised by the medical profession?

Coronavirus and lymphoedema

Will scuba diving make my primary lymphoedema worse?

Compression pants.

Compression machine for legs??

Pain due to bandaging

Immobility in the crisis

Pain issues

Keeping active during STAY AT HOME

ELASTIC BANDS AND WATER BOTTLES, PART 2!

ELASTIC BANDS AND WATER BOTTLES !

NORDIC WALKING for LYMPHOEDEMA

Washing powder substitute

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

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