I started my Flexitouch Lymphedema System yesterday, It felt so good and is helping the swelling. I am hearing from other lymphedema people that it is helping they too. I hear you must stay with it ev...
Happy Lymphedema Day! Today is Lymphedema day, I saw it online. I am very greatful they are learning more about this. When I was young they told me to take a water pill and it didnt help. Thanks to ...
Does anyone know what retailers sell lymphedema clothing for blouses and jackets?
Hi Ann, I have mild to moderate(?)) lymphedema, but I don't have 'yellow nail' syndrome. In fact, I never heard of it. Mine presents as a swelling about an inch below the elbow and in t...
...going well.
She is flying to Egypt in March, (about 6 hours or so), and is worried that flying could cause lymphedema.
She also intends to go scuba diving, so I think I should also ask if the pr...
...midex right after I stopped my high chemo. They told me I could change but I am very happy on Arimidex! I got lymphedema from the dr checking my lymph nodes from cancer. I also have lymphedema in my l...
Hi Donna, I was thimking about you and wondering how you are doing, I am still fighting to get help with the lymphedema. I am praying our new US President does not cut back on our help for lymphedema....
I'm really surprized that there isn't a folder or topic on lymphedema on the forum.
Just wanted to post that if you do have lymphedema there is help. Doctors don't always tell pat...
If you have a risk of, or have lymphedema in your arm(s) or leg(s), you may be worried about undergoing surgery. Peninsula Medical,Inc. offers free lymphedema alert bands. You wear them while undergoi...
... to be alot longer than for the average person. You also should have a good doctor who is knowledgeable about lymphedema, and when your wounds are healed enough, be referred to a lymphedema therapist ...
For all of you out there living with lymphedema, whether it's your arm, your leg, or an entire region of your body, there is hope. I am 26 and at 13 I developed lymphedema in my left leg due to ...
why will lymphedema occur if the lymph nodes have been removed
... side effects
I am on Arimidex and side effect is lymphedema...
...don't have to get a compression sleeve. There are several good websites that deal with information about lymphedema also. One of them is http://www.lymphaware.org . I can't remember the oth...
...uld have all the info in order to (hopefully) give me advice. I was wondering how anyone else has dealt with lymphedema. I have some swelling in my hand and a couple of fingers which the docs have d...
I feel for you. I went through the same thing a few years back. I developed lymphedema in both legs. The Dr. wanted me put on the machine that massages the fluids out. NOT COVERED.
Now, since the b...
...my breast and some on my scar. Will the radiation or the removal of so many lymp nodes increase my chance of lymphedema?...
I was told by a friend to contact you and ask LYMPHEDEMA, WHAT NOT TO DO.
...9;t it frustrating (to put it mildly) that so many medical professionals really still have no idea about what lymphedema is?
Thanks again,
Pam...
...tory Breat CA Stage 3 B. That should be very encouraging for those of you newly diagnosed. I have developed lymphedema and off and on for 12 years have been through treatment. I am going back for L...
...u might be planning an airplane trip. Remember: the pressure changes in an airplane while flying can bring on lymphedema. If you are planning a trip, see your Dr. for a compression sleve, or something...
This site has a lot of information, plus forums. Please, if you learn something that helps you, share it with us here.
http://www.lymphnotes.com/bb/
Tell me about your experience with coverage or denial of treatment by your insurance company.
Have you been approved or denied?
Can you stay stong?
Sometimes with lymphedema we wonder why. As we learn about how to get help and fight. We must remember that lymphedema is something alot of people have never still heard of. We ...
Hansa, I have my new Lymphedema anklet on, I just got it. They send you ten and they are green with a snap. They say ALERT:LYMPHEDEMA No Blood tests, Blood Pressure, No I.V. or injections into this l...
Hi Donna, I am so happy it is not cancer!
My answer to you is, Would you like to avoid getting cancer or lymphedema, I know lymphedema can be very painful, I have full body lymphedema. I myself would...
good evidence (though mostly retrospective studies so far) that exercise doesn't trigger lymphedema. And Dana Farber Cancer Institute is doing a prospective study on rowers (in which I'm en...
...ed. (I had C & R, also.) If any were, then you will need to learn as much as you can about prevention, as lymphedema is a possibility. And it can develop years later, so, you need to be aware of t...
Dear belle, I have the same problem with my lymphedema, If I ace wrap the lymphedema where my surgery was, It help keep it not so sore or swollen, I been having trouble cause of the cold too. I would ...
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