I am 50 never had this problem before - except when pregnant and the Dr says it is hereditary? How can that be? She also says stage 2 but the swelling mostly goes away after a nights sleep so does that mean she was wrong?
So confused! Do you have to wear compression tights also? And does it matter if they are half or full leg? Finding it all very hard right now.
Hi, sorry to read of your diagnosis, have you been referred to a lymphodema clinic for measuring and getting the correct compression garments and advice on MLD, if you haven't been referred you need to chase that up with your GP, good luck x.
Agree with Jennymary that you need to be referred to a Lymphoedema clinic where you will be fpgiven advice and guidance about what is right for your situation. Are you in the U. I am in France at the moment and what has been suggested to me in the way of treatment at the moment is manual lymphatic drainage plus the compression machine twice a week for two weeks then once a week but not sure how long for?
Does this sound like a good first treatment to begin with? I'm not sure if I get to see a lymphatic nurse here as yet. Hello Hashi-too. I live in France too. They are the national "centre of reference". You might investigate having a consultation there. I am followed by a doc there and I have benefited from stays for bandaging, therapy, etc.
