Well, legs tend to swell during the day. I will measure my thigh, calf and ankle when I first get up and the before I go to bed--quite disappointing, how the...
Thank you for your gracious reply. I found out something that has helped...WATER! I have turned into a bit of a fish, downing at least 5 bottles a day. Now is...
With drinking all that water make sure that you are taking precaution on taking some sort of supplement for the potassium that you are loosing because of going...
Bananas are a great way to get potassium in your diet. If you eat a banana a day, the cramps should lessen. I got them all the time while pregnant. The...
Potassium can be bought over the counter, the pills aren't as big, I also beleive it comes in liquid (RX) only. (taste nastey). Potato's are a good source of...
Yes Bananas are a good source for potassium. I forgot to mention them. Thanks Brenda! Nessa ... a banana a day, the cramps should lessen. I got them all the...
The only problem with potatoes is the high starch content. Alot of people who are watching their carbs/starch intake can't eat potatoes. Nessa ... I ... are...
Zozanee/Maura, (and to everyone else, no she and I are not related, in spite of our similar names!) Please DON'T lecture me about antibiotics. I know @#$*& as...
I am new to the group, was just diagnosed yesterday with lowere ext. lymphedema. At the end of the day my legs look like bread dough !! I look forward to...
Hi Jane, I am sorry that I don't have time for a long answer (it's midnight now), but I am very happy that you were able to start getting treatment right away...
Hi, I have LE in my lower leg as well. I use a compression sock to keep it under check. For me, the sock bothered and hurt at first, but now the darn thing...
Hello Everyone, I wanted to share my experience with a great product. I do online surveys & recently cashed in a little over 3,000 points to get one of the...
Hi Zazie ! My legs were swelling over the summer and I thought it was just hot weather, but it never got better, even after elevation all night so I showed my...
Hi Jane, My name is Lynda, and I have lower secondary Lymphedema in right leg. I have checked into this group for months now, but haven't really responded back...
I have light lymphedema in my left arm, usually just needs a sleeve to feel comfortable. Breast cancer, node removal, 3 years ago. But starting Wednesday my...
Hi Lynda. I'd like to add you to my Yahoo messenger. I don't chat on this id or email address. Watch your messenger for the tinkerbelle id adding you & a...
Hi Carol You might have some sort of infection. Do you have any other symptoms, fever, redness, hot feel to the underarm, sick feeling, fatigue? Did you...
Thanks Tina, No, there is no one covering. But I do have an oncologist appt tomorrow and I'll tell him. I don't have a fever, I can feel the little lymph nodes...
Jane, water exercise is said to be excellent for most LE patients as well as people with other problems. My mom (81) goes to a water exercise class faithfully...
JUST A QUICK NOTE FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS, WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING. MANY BLESSINGS TO ALL FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE. HUGS, BRENDA ... Cheap Talk?...
I am a happy camper. I have had 5 appts. with the therapist, she does drainage massage each time and I keep my legs wrapped either all day or all night,...
Reid Sleeves are wonderful.....They do get warm though. So be prepared. I enjoyed wearing mine when I could. I can't wear them now because I get infections...
Anyone mind telling me what you are wearing at night these days? My Contour Plus is fading fast - lasted many years, so I'm not complaining - but it is time...
Hi Lois I'm not sure what is out there that is new these days, I'll poke around on the net and see if I find anything new. I don't wear night compression,...
At night (24 hours!) I wear my sleeve - It's a Juzo. It cost, I think, $80 and is supposed to last 6 months but mine is still good at 6 1/2 months. I wash it...
I am supposed to be wearing 'circaids' but they're not to be worn at night. I have lymphedema in both of my legs (lower) But it is worse in my L leg. They...
Well, thanks, Carol. I didn't know we could wear a regular sleeve at night. I thought it had to be a different type. How is that working out for you? Lois ......
Hi my name is Gwen I have lymphedema in my left arm too and i also keep my compression sleeve on 24 7 glad to know other people do this also. I got tired of...
