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Lymphedema
lymphedema Information
Will medicaid/medicare pay for lymphedema therapy?
I can't afford insurance at this time, neither can I afford to pay out of pocket.
A sign of lymphedema?
I had a lymph node removed 8 days ago from my neck just below jaw, slightly above where adams apple would be It has been sent off for a biopsy. i have had the stitches removed now, but the area is still very swollen, exactly where the node was, a big hard round lump, which is very visible from the front and side, but isnt very tender to touch. It hurts when i tilt my head back though. Im worried that there is now a blockage where the node was, and i may get lymphedema? Should the area still be hard and swollen after over a week?
Amlodipine besylate and lymphedema?
My Dr just prescribed it to me its 5mg once a day for my bp, but I'm scared to take it because I already have lymphedema in my left leg and swelling is one of the most common side effects I'm also a paraplegic in a wheelchair most of the day and I have No sensation from the ankles down. Is there any other bp need that don't cause swelling?
My husband has lymphedema. Has anyone ever had this?
Just wondering is this something that will last a lifetime? He's been having problems for about 8 years now with severe leg swelling and is on antibiotics right now for the leg being infected. Tomorrow he has to see a wound care specialist and a physical therapist about getting some kind of leg wraps put on. Anyone have any info about this condition? Or experiences with it?
I got lymphedema in both legs?
dvt in right leg im also obese i can walk, i cannot go swimming because of my lymphedema stream room etc..my dvt limits eating to vitiamin k i want to lose weight i can use treadmill and execrise bike how much should i do and to get a plan what foods should i eat to lose my weight i so much need urgent help is anybody out there can help me please is their anybody i can contact in uk birmingham
Question about lymphedema sleeve?
I am a breast cancer patient that had lymph nodes removed. Now I have mild lymphedema. My doctor had me fitted for a lymphedema sleeve and gauntlet. Is this sleeve suppose to cut off the circulation in my arm and hand? It seems like since I have been wearing it the swelling has increased not gotten better. I also use a stress ball that seems to work the best of all.
Can scabies cause lymphedema?
I had a severe case followed by infection. Doctor gave me antibiotic shot & pills.Because the Lymphedema developed later. Before this I had never heard of either one.
Can I sew up a hole that has occurred in my class 3 compression stockings for lymphedema?
Perhaps a strange question, but I really do not know the answer. I can easily sew up the hole, but not sure if this is acceptable for these special stockings. I am annoyed with myself because I should have realised what would happen, but did not think.Would really appreciate some feedback on this.ThanksOh and I suffer from Primary Lymphedema at the first stage.
What is lymphedema and what are the potential causes?
I just know it is fluid its the lymphatic system caused by trauma
About primary lymphedema & disability?
I have lymphedema in both feet legs now for 26 years. I live in the UK. My experiences with this condition is that it is not curable but treatable to control the condition. In the last 3 yrs I received my first set of treatments due to my own research for help. For those who unaware of what it is, it is swelling in the limbs caused insufficient lymph vessels to carry away lymph fluid. What I wanted to know is if this is regarded as a disability? Why GPs in the UK ignore primary lymphedema patients and if anyone knows of other advice I can get. I know there are many outside the UK. All recommendations will be taking into consideration. BTW my own GP is unhelpful. I want more direction.
I HAVE lymphedema.could you answer some questions about it?
i have lymphedema in my right armpit.i had no surgires or anything that could cause this.but when i was 7 im 14 now i fell on my right hand and its been swollen eveer since but it goes down sometimes most of the time its not swollen basicclay when my underarm started swelling around late 2008 i think thats when the hand selling went down i realized i had lymphedema last year beacsue of doctors.i went under the treatment the massage thingy for a while and was discharged and required to wear the arm sleeve and glove and compression bra and use the compression machine thingy. i dont really use the machine rarely where the sleeve but usally almost all the time where the bra.but the bra seems to not be helping actually nothing does.when i wear stuff u can see it like popping out of my shirt like its noticbaly thats when im wearing a regular bra but when i wear the compression one it looks wierd.i want to know if theres a compression bra that still shows like its a regulaar bra?is their any treatment for lymphedema now? pls help im deparate i cant wear regular things because it looks akward.any guess when the swelling will go down??if u need more details to answer my quetions or have any more advice email me at omolola adegoke yahoo.com PLEASE HELP ME.I CANT LIVE LIKE THIS ANYMORE
I have lower lymphedema real bad right now. i almost lost one of my legs.?
i just finished going through lymphedema therapy with all the special wrapping to get my legs almost back to normal. with my lymphatic system shutting down, what do i have to look forward to
Does anyone have any knowledge on Lymphedema?
I am 23 and found out earlier this year I have lymphedema in my right leg, from getting lymph nodes removed due to a melanoma. I have seen a physical therapist and a lymphedema specialist to get all the direction I can to minimize this. I do the special massage, and exercises and wear the compression garment. I was just wondering if anyone knew of anything else I could do, to not let my ankle,. foot and thigh swell up so much. I'd like to keep it all as small as possible. I tried a natural vitamin from Vitamin Cottage called Water Factors but that did not help at all. All it did was make my entire leg hurt, I could really feel where the lymphedema was affecting my whole leg, it was so painful. I also use Emu Oil on it, and try to keep it as moisturized as possible. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thank you
Can a burn on finger cause my Lymphedema to flair up?
after having breast cancer in 1994 i was diagnosed in 2006 with upper arm & trunkel lymphedema. i tore my rotary cuff and developed lymphedema on my left side. i started having difficulty breathing when laying on my left side. i went to see a doctor and was sent to lymphedema therapist for several months and she managed to get it under control with manuel manipulation and bandages and then arm sleeve and glove & special bra it is stage 1 now, but the breast it self continued to get firmer and firmer. i see my therapist every 6 months for new garments. but this year 2010 when i saw my therapist i told her about the firmness hardness of the breast and again went for several weeks for manuel manipulation for treatment on the breast. when i first went to see therapist in 2006 i was not able to lie on my left side without feeling as if i could not get enough oxygen...that went away after going thru some therapy in 2006. 5 or 6 days ago i burnt my finger on lymphedema side w grease and the blister came up and i have had to pop it to let the fluid out for about 5 to 6 day now, the blister keeps filling up . i have had small blisters before but have never had one that needed to be drained everyday although my hand is not swollen i am now having difficulty getting enough oxygen when laying on my lymphedema side. most of my lymphedema is in my ribs,breast & armpit shoulder above the elbow. could this small burn on my side w lymphedema cause my lymphedema to flair up again? i only have medicare & medicaid now since june 2009 and so medicare has only paid for a few treatments on the breast medicare has not approved my special bras though and i cannot afford to purchase every 6 months. my question is could this small burn on my finger cause the lymphedema to flair up again? my therapist wanted me to have the flexi touch machine to have home but medicare won't approve it, and it cost $9000. i would appreciate any advice from anyone. thanks
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