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| Lymphedema Treatments? |
Treatment
The treatment of choice for lymphedema is Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT consists of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), short stretch compression bandaging, therapeutic exercis... |
| My Mom was diagnosed with Lymphedema, how serious can this condition be? |
Your mom's arm should definetely come down in size, but might remain slightly larger than the other...barely noticable in most cases. Your mom will be undergoing treatment for her lymphedema ... |
| Lymphedema and Pregnancy? |
While I have never treated anyone with primary lymphedema who was also pregenant, know that increased edema that occurs with pregnancy is usually related to greater strain on the venous system. Th... |
| Lymphedema---? |
You can usually control lymphedema by practicing good care and following basic guidelines.
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Your doctor and nurse are more likely to take your symptoms seriously and be att... |
| Lymphedema? |
lymphedema is a very serious condition. it is when fluid accumulates in your lymph nodes because your lymph nodes are dysfunctional. it depends on what type of lymphedema that you have, it can be e... |
| I'm having my lymphedema leg amputated? |
GREETINGS< Oh my God! You do not want to have your leg amputated. My name is Tina and I'm the owner of Lymphland International Support Group and Website. I'm also an Ask-the-Expert ... |
| Best nutrition for lymphedema? |
Introduction
There is no special diet that will prevent or control lymphedema; however, good nutrition promotes good health and this helps the body manage with the stresses related to lymphedema... |
| How much fat and salt dose a person with lymphedema need daily? |
Actually....You need to watch your salt and fat intake.
What Causes Lymphedema?
Primary lymphedema, which can affect from one to as many as four limbs and/or other parts of the body, can be ... |
| I developed lymphedema in my foot after a foot surgery. any input available? |
Lymphedema may also be caused by chronic infection, usually involving the legs. Less commonly, lymphedema is primary (i.e., due to the genetic make-up). Children with primary lymphedema may be born... |
| I am a 14 year old with lymphedema? |
CJ, Hi I'm Tina, owner of Lymphland Support Group and Website, ... |
| Anyone out there have congenital lymphedema? i'm not sure i spelled that right.? |
GREETINGS !
Yes there are lots of people out there who have congenital lymphedema, some refer to it also as Milroy's Disease, primary lymphedema, and you are not alone.
I'm the ow... |
| Does lactic acid cause lymphedema? |
Not in someone who has a normally functioning lymphatic system. For someone with a predisposition to lymphedema (either due to lymph node removal, or genetic predisposition), it certainly could. ... |
| Post-mastectomy lymphedema. Any advice? |
Hi, I hope you have some good doctors, I say that because alot of them don't know what lymphedema is or how to deal with it. What are they treating the eczema with? Have you had lymphedema t... |
| Risk of lymphedema? |
At this point in your life, the best thing to do would be to talk to your physician and educate yourself. Although you may not be able to prevent it, you can minimize by learning to recognize it e... |
| I have lymphedema. is there any cure for it? |
Hi Irish, There is no cure at least not yet but there are people who can help you. Do a search on the group called Lymphland International Lymphedema Online, it's in yahoo groups, the lady wh... |
| Is lymphedema associated in some way with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, fibromyalgia, or compartment syndrome? |
Hi there, alot of lymphedema patients have thyroid problems and fibromyalgia. Recently there was an article called "unlocking the lymph" and also another one about fibromyalgia that made... |
| Arm Lymphedema from non-hodgkins lymphoma -radiation caused it!? |
There is a medicine in Australia that helps a lot with limphedema. I don't remember its name, but will try to find it somewhere. ... |
| Lymphedema - what else can I do?? |
Put your feet up on another chair or an ottoman when sitting and you can put a pillow under your feet at night to keep you legs higher than your torso (so swelling can be going down at night thru g... |
| Lymphedema-new treatments? |
CDT is still the gold standard of treatment (manual lymph drainage, compression pump, multilayer bandaging followed by fitting for compression garments).
Dr. Stanley Rockson of Stanford is compl... |
| My 27 year old daughter has a very bad case of lymphedema? |
GREETINGS, Cindy
I'm Tina, owner of Lymphland International Support Group for lymphedema patients, therapists, parents, children, caregivers, doctors, ect.
It sounds like you are batting... |
| Has anyone had AC joint shoulder surgery on the side with lymphedema? |
Hi Jo
I can't answer your question as I have not had surgery on my arm but I have had members that have had all kinds of surgeries, I run Lymphland Online Support Group, ... |
| I have lymphedema in both legs....any advice? |
Hi Lady, I'm Tina, nice to meet you. I don't know what kind of therapy you had, if they just gave you the pump and stockings but before you had either of these you should have had combin... |
| How do you massage the swollen arm (lymphedema) to reduce its swelling? |
If she has lymphedema, the first thing she needs to do is seek a qualified physical therapist or massage therapist that has undergone specific training for the treatment of this disorder.
Do N... |
| Is there any treatment for Lymphedema? |
First off you have to be sure you have true lymphedema. Several conditions can mimic lymphedema swelling such as swelling from organ problems, diabetes, vein problems, etc. Your doctor would rule t... |
| How make massage for arm Lymphedema ? |
I had had a problem with this following breast surgery and axial node clearance.
It does seem to be lessening with time.
To perform self massage, remember a fairly light touch is called for. ... |
| Has anyone found relief from lymphedema,or elephantiasis? |
Greetings! you're born with it, so you have primary lymphedema which is also known as Milroy's or Congenital lymphedema. The standard treatment is MLD, Manual Lymph Drainage, which is a... |
| How does vencetacil treat lymphedema? |
I believe it's an antibiotic, I'm not certain as I have not heard of it, what I have found on the net indicates it's some type of penicillin based drug. So on that note I would say ... |
| Does anyone else have Lymphedema of the legs? |
Yes, I have of 1 leg. You need to know all you can know about lymphedema in order to manage it. You and Sandy the other person who replied are welcome to join my support group, ... |
| What treatment for lymphedema will Medicare pay for? |
Shane, it depends on if you have plain medicare or managed medicare. They will cover some therapy called Complete or Complex Decongestive therapy which is a medical massage of sorts performed by a... |
| Has anyone treated lymphedema successfully with acupuncture? |
Hi Pokey
Accupuncture is used alot of times to relieve pain, and yes Lymphedema causes pain. But the problem with it is, you have to insert needles, and with lymphedema you want to avoid needle... |
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