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Posted on: May 21, 2006 08:07 AM

jinky wrote:

Hi Friends, I am trying to understand something here. My therapist, when i was having treatment, said this to me.
Most people with LE hsve 'pockets" of swelling and mine is a gradual swelling in the forearm.
Which do you have please? thanks so much LE hugs jinky Log in to post a reply

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May 21, 2006 08:33 AM inspiewriter wrote:

I have a slight swelling in the back of my hand and fingers, not a lot, just enough to make my wedding rings too tight.

On a waiting list to see a therapist.
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May 21, 2006 08:38 AM jinky wrote:

Mine is on the back of my hand and forearm.jinky
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May 21, 2006 08:42 AM inspiewriter wrote:

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Mine is on the back of my hand and forearm.jinky


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And to look at my affected hand you might not notice the swelling, unless you compare to other hand--you can see the veins in the good hand.