Keep a close eye on your e-mail address for this group and all groups to prevent bouncing of the e-mail. If you continue to bounce your membership will be...
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Lymphedema@yahoogroup...
Jun 1, 2010 11:27 am
How to get the most out of belonging to an online support group (subtitled) The way this list will be directed/moderated/facilitated Thanks to Linda Smith,...
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Lymphedema@yahoogroup...
Jun 1, 2010 11:27 am
All members can access the files at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lymphedema/files...
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Lymphactivist@...
lymphactivist
Jun 5, 2010 11:11 pm
Each month hundreds of thousands of consumers and healthcare professionals search the National Library of Medicine's Medline database seeking the latest...
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Lymphactivist@...
lymphactivist
Jun 11, 2010 5:45 am
Change in the Amount in Controversy (AIC) Requirement for Administrative Law Judge Hearings and Federal District Court Appeals MLN Matters® Number: MM6894 ...
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frnklynrgn
Jun 11, 2010 11:18 am
I asked my therapist if he knew of a test that would accurately show the cause of secondary lymphedema and he did not know of one, but suggested I contact a...
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Tina Budde President ...
hurt_chik
Jun 11, 2010 12:22 pm
HI Frank, Most likely the surgery did cause lymphedema, even if he didn't cut the node the trauma around it. I'm a primary lymphedema patient with secondary...
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jean vanderplow
missnanajean...
Jun 11, 2010 12:40 pm
Sorry to hear you have had to join us. Lymphedema can develop whenever the lymph system is interupted and develops overtime from repeated interuptions due to...
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Gina
frnklynrgn
Jun 11, 2010 12:49 pm
Hello Tina, Thank you for your prompt response. My name is Gina by the way. I was afraid you might say that. I am upset with this surgeon because he also...
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ernie_foss
Jun 11, 2010 11:27 pm
After being housebound for over 2 years things are starting to look better, and I wanted to share and remind you all never give up! ...
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Judles
judles50
Jun 12, 2010 1:34 am
Thank you for sharing all this information!  I feel hopeful now. ________________________________ From: jean vanderplow <missnanajean2000@...> To:...
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Judles
judles50
Jun 12, 2010 1:34 am
Thank you for all this information.   I think that when you have surgery - especially when lymph nodes are going to be removed - that your physician should...
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zazie_06
Jun 12, 2010 4:13 am
Gina, I am distressed to hear about your situation. What admirable work you are doing with the rescued horses, and how sad that this very devotion to a good...
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Gina
frnklynrgn
Jun 12, 2010 11:34 am
Hello Zazie, Thank you for writing and telling me about your own lymphedema battles. Regarding my horse rescue, the local newspaper did do an article on me a...
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Lymphactivist@...
lymphactivist
Jun 13, 2010 12:10 am
Hi Gina, Sounds like the lymphatics may have been damaged during the melanoma surgery. Removal of melanoma almost always involves sampling of the nodes in your...
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Gina
frnklynrgn
Jun 13, 2010 12:44 am
Hello Bob, Thank you for your indepth informative email. There was no biopsy or sampling of my lymph nodes and when I asked the surgeon once lymphedema was...
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Judles
judles50
Jun 13, 2010 7:00 am
Mr. Weiss: Thank you very much for sharing this information. J ________________________________ From: "Lymphactivist@..." <Lymphactivist@...> To:...
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Judles
judles50
Jun 13, 2010 7:04 am
Zazie, Gina and all Reading: I am distressed about all of our situations.......as lymphedema is with you always once you realize you have it. Mine started just...
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sstenycat@...
sstenycat
Jun 13, 2010 3:30 pm
In a message dated 6/13/2010 2:04:55 A.M. Central Daylight Time, judles50@... writes: Do certain foods aggravate this condition? Has anyone noticed...
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jean vanderplow
missnanajean...
Jun 13, 2010 7:05 pm
I notice whenIi have too much sodium and caffiene and don't drink enough my feet and knees and hands hurt more and I'm wiped out the next day. Also the rashes...
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Judles
judles50
Jun 13, 2010 11:56 pm
Terri: If you don't wrap, do you wear a compression stocking? How do you keep the swelling down? I, too, have found that processed foods seem to make...
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Judles
judles50
Jun 13, 2010 11:56 pm
I agree Miss Jean.  My therapist - Vodder trained - stresses lots and lots of water! ________________________________ From: jean vanderplow...
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zazie_06
Jun 14, 2010 6:21 am
1. Food/drink: I probably don't pay enough careful attention. However, if my foot swells, my therapist accuses me of having consumed salty food! Naturally,...
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ernie_foss
Jun 14, 2010 3:23 pm
Hello all, I know I don't post to often, but I always share when I can and take the info I see here in our group and help get it out to others like us. Today I...
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GUY TARO
fenwayfan25
Jun 14, 2010 4:42 pm
I am sorry that you are going through such a hard time. You and your family will be in mine and my families thoughts. Good Luck with everything.   ...
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Brenda B.
summerwiccan
Jun 14, 2010 6:06 pm
I put you & your wife on my daily prayer list. I hope she recovers soon.  Brenda B.PLEASE RECYCLE. IT'S GOOD FOR THE PLANET WE CALL MOTHER EARTH.   ...
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sstenycat@...
sstenycat
Jun 14, 2010 6:50 pm
In a message dated 6/13/2010 6:56:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, judles50@... writes: Terri: If you don't wrap, do you wear a compression stocking? How...
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jean vanderplow
missnanajean...
Jun 14, 2010 8:35 pm
 I find wearing support panties from Marshalls or Ross here in Texas. I only pay about $ 3-4s.My Dr. told me to wear compression pantihose from the Medical...
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sstenycat@...
sstenycat
Jun 14, 2010 9:48 pm
In a message dated 6/14/2010 3:35:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time, missnanajean2000@... writes: If you are soaking in Epsom Salts I hope you are soaking in...
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Brenda B.
summerwiccan
Jun 15, 2010 5:23 pm
The water for your showers or baths shouldn't be too hot. My therapist told me nothing over like 90 degrees. So that eliminates me from sitting in the...
