Lymphedema Support Group

I have lymphedema in my right leg. A couple people have recomended seeing a chiropractor. After doing some research, i found a lot of peoples condition actually got worse after going to the chiropractor. Has anyone experienced something similar or even heard something different?

I think I developed lymphedema in both legs after having a hysterectomy. I have also been diagnosed with venous insufficiency. In addition to that i have bonw on bone in both knees. i am so miserable. Does anyone else have these syptoms

I have very bad lymphedema in my right thigh. Im obese so it makes it worse. Tonight it seems more swollen than normal and alot harder to the touch.... very painful around and above my knee area. Last time i had this symptom i was luckily in hospital.... but it was severe cellulitis that nearly became sepsis..... i cant get in contact with anyone to ask what to do.... and well im just a little...

I read a post about someone who has bone on bone knees i got that ......but beside the wraps i have to take water pills that make me sick fluid restriction and no salt is it working nooooooo does anyone else live on water pills

Hi folks. I have been reading your posts and having much empathy for you all. I saw the physical therapist today after being referred for possible lymphedema in my legs. Well I have edema definitely but the lymphedema is in my lower belly. Since most people get it in limbs or breast compression in a viable treatment. I have no idea how to compress my lower belly. The lymphedema causes my belly to...

I had a radical vulvectomy in 2010.  Since that time, I experience lymphedema everywhere.  Daily I work to control the swelling and rid myself of fluid.  It seems to me that the medical community does not have a handle on the problem and its severity.  They do not have everyday solutions which can easily be incorporated into peoples' lives.  It takes me at least 20 hours per week to fight...

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with lyphodema and any help would be greatly appreciated. I've always had a vericous vein in my left leg that hasn't really ever caused me any issues so I left it alone. Over the last 24-18 months my leg has started to swell. I went to the Dr and was referred to the hospital. After chatting with the consultant he suspected lyphodema based on what he was...

I ahave Primary Lymphedema and am going through a challeging flare-up right now.  My legs and ankles are extremely swollen & heavy, my knees are very stiff and painful and I can barely walk. :-(I think I know what may have set this flare-up off:  My doctor put me on Victoza to help me with weight loss (daily injections in the abdomen).  I immediately lost about 20 lbs. in 2 weeks, then...

Looking for advice on breast and arm lymphadema. It didn't appear until 2 months after finishing all my breast cancer treatment.  I thought I'd been able to avoid it. I get that compression sleeves can help my arm. But what about my breast?  Anyone with experience to share?  Thank you !!  ❤

Okay so I am new and I need help. I have a 16 year old that always has one swollen leg and in constant pain. Now she has bad headaches along with knotts in the back of her head that I can only assume is from the lymphodema bc her leg is just huge tonight. Any suggestions on how to relieve some of this fluid to help my child. Please......we have been all over the place for help and no one seems no...

Hi .. As you may have seen by the title, I'm a newbie. I have primary lymphedema and I have found it when I was eight, now 5 years done the line here I am. I joined this sight because after years I found that trying to off load emotions to your parents dosen't quite cut it, to be honest 

I understand this Support Group is not active.  However, I am part of Lymphedema support group that is active. I would like to invite anyone who is interested to Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselymphedema/?fref=ts, follow us on Twitter @LLymphedema or follow us on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lighthousel0131/.  Or you can visit our website...

I have on quite a journey these last few years. I am happy to join this support group and look forward to learning more about this terrible disease: Lymphedema. If you floundering with compression and daily care regime, I offer some ideas later in this entry. Happy to be here !!.....JulieI had a Hysterectomy in 2010. Within a few short weeks, I had difficulty with lower extremity pain and...

Does lympedema affect the overall body weight apart from the affected areas? I eat healthly although i do not real do exercises. I do go for a walk.I have cut on sugars, Fizzy drinks, sweets etc. I hardly it sugary food.I eat plenty of fruits and drink lots of water. My meal does not real include alot of fatty food at all. I have been doing this for a while now, but i seem to be gained weight...