Blogs about: Lymphedema

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Lymphedema: Risks of Not Treating

sliers wrote 2 days ago: Some may become overwhelmed by the concept of having to deal with the chronic condition of Lymphedem … more →

First trip to Ancona3 comments

umbriadude wrote 2 weeks ago: Today I went to Ancona Hospital for an appointment with a Lymphodema specialist. Ancona is about 2 h … more →

Tags: Ancona, Doctor

The results of the ultrasound scan

geriatricmama wrote 2 weeks ago: on my bum leg from last week indicate there’s nothing wrong with the circulation, so check thi … more →

Tags: My Family Life, compression, cramps, pains

A wii bit of physical therapy17 comments

whymommy wrote 2 weeks ago: I’m all about technology. You know that during my cancer battle, I blogged almost every day, t … more →

Tags: BlogHer, health, breast cancer, mastectomy, Second-Life, twitter, Nintendo, Wii, Physical Therapy

Lymphedema: Effects of Pregnancy

sliers wrote 3 weeks ago: Pregnancy is a unique situation for a woman’s body.  The hormones released during pregnancy and t … more →

Arm swelling after breast cancer surgery common2 comments

uswomen wrote 3 weeks ago: By Megan Rauscher  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - August 07, 2008 - Following surgery for breast canc … more →

Tags: health, breast cancer

New shoes!1 comment

geriatricmama wrote 4 weeks ago: Yes, I’m sure anyone that sees that will think, “eh, woman, shoes, what’s the big … more →

Tags: My Family Life, Shoes

Not my favorite day.3 comments

throwslikeagirl74 wrote 1 month ago: Argh.  So L’s playdate was cancelled (for a very good reason!  Friend’s friend had new … more →

Tags: preschoolers, Humor, ThrowsLikeAGirl, chemopause

Life with Lymphedema1 comment

geriatricmama wrote 1 month ago: My family doctor noticed an unusual lump or bump on my leg last week when I was in having my foot lo … more →

Tags: My Family Life

How's Life? Swell, just swelled...3 comments

phantommidge wrote 1 month ago: Alternate Title: My Big Fat Arm (now, if I was Greek that would have really worked there)     … more →

Tags: daily life, Big Arm, Bloody hell

Lump Crabmeat and Lumped Leg

geriatricmama wrote 1 month ago: Now your curiousity is piqued, I’m sure… LOL Made phenomenal crabcakes last night - a hi … more →

Tags: My Family Life, Parenting, infant nutrition, Healthy Eating, crab cakes

Side Effects? What About Rehab?2 comments

Greg Katz wrote 1 month ago: We all want the best treatment for our illness.  Doctors are supposed to provide you with a thoroug … more →

Tags: living with illness, coping with chronic illness, coping with life threatening illness, living with chronic illness, after the diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Professional Organizer

Lymphedema: Protein-Rich Lymph Fluid and the Roll of Dietary Protein

sliers wrote 1 month ago: Since the fluid associated with lymphedema is protein-rich a question that often arises is, “Shoul … more →

Lymphedema: Nutrition and Lymphedema

sliers wrote 1 month ago: There is no special diet that will prevent or control lymphedema; however, good nutrition promotes g … more →

Diagnosis!13 comments

MorningGlory wrote 1 month ago: I finally got a diagnosis for the swelling in my leg.  I went back to the Vascular Center at Rex Ho … more →

Tags: health

Lymphedema: Healthy Skin

sliers wrote 2 months ago: Maintaining healthy skin is essential for those with lymphedema because intact skin, with no scrapes … more →

Lymphedema: Smoking makes the condition worse!

sliers wrote 2 months ago: Maintaining healthy skin is essential for those with lymphedema because intact skin, with no scrapes … more →

Lymphedema

ehealthscience wrote 2 months ago: Lymphedema is a condition where excess fluid collects in tissues and causes swelling. This can happe … more →

Tags: Holistic Health Theory and Therapeutic Techniques, American Eastern Institute, Alternative Health, lymph glands

Medical Update2 comments

MorningGlory wrote 2 months ago: UPDATE TO This Post: I’ve had a few more appointments with a couple more doctors, and still w … more →

Tags: health, doctors