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anyone dealing with this health problem ? what have you done to cope with this problem ? feedback would be great . thanks

I've had lymphedema in my feet for almost 18 years. It gets worse every year. One foot swells slightly more than the other and I can't wear many types of shoes anymore. Doctors have prescribed me fugly expensive compression stockings but they're hot and hard to put on and remove. I've also got a pump and sleeves. So I usually lay down, elevate my feet above my heart, zip my sleeves up my legs and let the pump help take down some swelling. I am unaware if a lymphedema specialist has finally put down roots here, I sure hope so. It would be nice to get a lymphedema massage to get the excess swelling down and be able to feel more normal again. Unfortunately, not many options are available to us, not as much research is dedicated to cure our affliction. Where is your lymphedema?

My mom struggled with this in her arms, post cancer surgeries. She hated the cuffs or pressure sleeves, and instead used massage, and elevation to drain. Plus, she swore by pineapple (juice & fruit) as a natural anti inflammatory. That, and purified water. It was her belief to cleanse from the inside & use food's natural properties. I hope it eases for you soon.

Call laurel I believe she does this type of massage she works out of dynamic physio but she's the massage therapist

http://www.lymphmanitoba.ca/links.php

How where you ladies diagnosed ?  
 
Prairiegal what brand of pineapple does your mom use & how much does she take ?  
 
has she tried bromelain supplements was just wondering if they help at all .

Sassenach said "I've had lymphedema in my feet for almost 18 years. It gets worse every year. One foot swells slightly more than the other and I can't wear many types of shoes anymore. Doctors have prescribed me fugly expensive compression stockings but they're hot and hard to put on and remove. I've also got a pump and sleeves. So I usually lay down, elevate my feet above my heart, zip my sleeves up my legs and let the pump help take down some swelling. I am unaware if a lymphedema specialist has finally put down roots here, I sure hope so. It would be nice to get a lymphedema massage to get the excess swelling down and be able to feel more normal again. Unfortunately, not many options are available to us, not as much research is dedicated to cure our affliction. Where is your lymphedema? "

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prairie gal said "My mom struggled with this in her arms, post cancer surgeries. She hated the cuffs or pressure sleeves, and instead used massage, and elevation to drain. Plus, she swore by pineapple (juice & fruit) as a natural anti inflammatory. That, and purified water. It was her belief to cleanse from the inside & use food's natural properties. I hope it eases for you soon. "

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