Lymphedema Support Group
Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system (often referred to as the body's "second" circulatory system) collects and filters the interstitial fluid of the body. Lymphedema has been barely recognized as being a serious health problem; however, this is slowly changing due to education and awareness.
I think that some of the replys I get are from people who run this sight and not real people in pain.
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
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Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...
The doctor recommended that I see a lymphedema therapists. I have had five treatments so far. I am beginning to see some results. the treatments are painless and covered by insurance and medicare. the treatments consist of massages and tight wraps on the legs and changed at least every other day. the best care is reading all you can find on the web and educating yourself about edema and lymphedema and the exercises you can do on your own. ( self therapy)
good luck---jorjie.