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All Topics → Forum: Lymphedema

Forum: Lymphedema

Risks, tips for prevention, and info about products that can address the symptoms of lymphedema.

• Swelling in armpit

  4 Posts 113 Views

  Created by: Lindy-Lou on Jul 25, 2017 11:50PM

  Latest post: Jul 29, 2017 04:47AM by Binney4

• Shaving

  5 Posts 125 Views

  Created by: gb2115 on Jul 27, 2017 11:08PM

  Latest post: Jul 28, 2017 06:11AM by ChiSandy

• Dr. Chong in Denver...anyone know him?

  1 Posts 50 Views

  Created by: Akitagirl on Jul 27, 2017 03:29AM

  Latest post: Jul 27, 2017 03:29AM by Akitagirl

• Flying to India need advice

  27 Posts 263 Views

  Created by: netrajkr on May 17, 2017 10:45AM

  Latest post: Jul 26, 2017 06:00AM by Jennie93

• LVA (lymph venous anastomosis)

  1 Posts 45 Views

  Created by: annadou on Jul 22, 2017 06:19PM

  Latest post: Jul 22, 2017 06:19PM by annadou

• Flexitouch pump

  6 Posts 136 Views

  Created by: Castigame on Jun 6, 2017 04:57AM

  Latest post: Jul 22, 2017 02:27AM by Castigame

• It's Flu Shot Season!

  15 Posts 230 Views

  Created by: sbelizabeth on Sep 29, 2016 06:22AM

  Latest post: Jul 22, 2017 01:24AM by minimi

• Having surgery in my armpit tomorrow

  7 Posts 154 Views

  Created by: crystalphm on Jul 17, 2017 08:17AM

  Latest post: Jul 19, 2017 02:09AM by Binney4

• Swollen node/cording after SLN

  17 Posts 239 Views

  Created by: Rrobin0200 on May 3, 2017 08:54AM

  Latest post: Jul 16, 2017 05:58AM by carmstr835

• Revision gone bad

  10 Posts 218 Views

  Created by: ALJohnson on Jul 10, 2017 09:09AM

   

• elbow swelling

  7 Posts 107 Views

  Created by: Goincrzy8 on Jul 11, 2017 07:38AM

  Latest post: Jul 11, 2017 10:39PM by Goincrzy8

• Alert bracelet for EMS & others not to touch affected arm..

  24 Posts 297 Views

  Created by: Artista928 on May 20, 2017 06:26AM

  Latest post: Jul 9, 2017 11:05AM by ksusan

• Can lumps grow on the cords that form?

  11 Posts 140 Views

  Created by: carmstr835 on Jun 27, 2017 01:35AM

  Latest post: Jun 29, 2017 05:11PM by Denise-G

• Going swimming. Do I need to wear my sleeve?

  10 Posts 136 Views

  Created by: cowgal on Jun 27, 2017 02:19AM

  Latest post: Jun 28, 2017 10:17AM by Kicks

• Can lymphedema cause a persistent redness?

  8 Posts 180 Views

  Created by: raven4mi on Jun 12, 2017 09:20PM

  Latest post: Jun 27, 2017 04:51AM by raven4mi

• Hats off to any that wrap

  297 Posts 4,065 Views

  Created by: hugz4u on Apr 18, 2012 11:44AM

  Latest post: Jun 22, 2017 11:14AM by hugz4u

• Not an acceptable side effect

  62 Posts 2,011 Views

  Created by: Ropes-End on May 29, 2016 12:57AM

  Latest post: Jun 17, 2017 03:28AM by juneping

• Illness and edema? Any connection?

  2 Posts 77 Views

  Created by: bookgal on Jun 14, 2017 02:58AM

  Latest post: Jun 14, 2017 10:49AM by ksusan

• Exercises for the first two weeks

  3 Posts 80 Views

  Created by: SusanGA on Jun 12, 2017 06:22AM

  Latest post: Jun 12, 2017 07:11PM by SusanGA

• Surgery for lymphedema

  3 Posts 116 Views

  Created by: SusanRachel on Aug 24, 2016 10:46AM

  Latest post: Jun 7, 2017 10:28PM by hugz4u

• Cannabis Oil for Lymphedema

  3 Posts 126 Views

  Created by: rrs on Jan 16, 2017 06:37AM

  Latest post: Jun 7, 2017 09:56PM by rrs

• Anyone use a reduction kit?

  7 Posts 154 Views

  Created by: vshowe on Feb 28, 2016 11:50PM

  Latest post: Jun 7, 2017 10:34AM by Lissee

• Delay in treatment?

  15 Posts 185 Views

  Created by: itfinallyhitme on Jun 1, 2017 02:00PM

  Latest post: Jun 7, 2017 04:40AM by itfinallyhitme

• Ambulatory blood pressure monitor safety

  5 Posts 112 Views

  Created by: c2et on May 30, 2017 10:18AM

  Latest post: Jun 5, 2017 09:52PM by dtad

• MX on other breast and SNB! What now?

  2 Posts 85 Views

  Created by: bookgal on Jun 5, 2017 04:54AM

  Latest post: Jun 5, 2017 12:20PM by MinusTwo

• Need help managing lymphedema in high altitude

  13 Posts 258 Views

  Created by: scvmom65 on Jul 24, 2015 12:44AM

   

• Flying and forgot my sleeve....

  4 Posts 114 Views

  Created by: Jenwith4kids on Jun 1, 2017 07:40PM

  Latest post: Jun 1, 2017 09:54PM by Jenwith4kids

• What is the best treatment for lymphedema?

  4 Posts 98 Views

  Created by: girlfriend on May 31, 2017 10:16PM

  Latest post: Jun 1, 2017 05:37AM by Kicks

• Crazy pockets of swelling

  3 Posts 114 Views

  Created by: gracejon on Aug 25, 2016 10:55AM

  Latest post: May 31, 2017 06:37AM by Kicks

• Natural antibiotic skin lotions

  16 Posts 341 Views

  Created by: lionessdoe on Oct 10, 2008 06:24AM