Lymphadema - ankle swelling

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  • Chris3
    Chris3 Member Posts: 58
    #22
    z said:

    Melodie
    Melodie,

    Please make sure your doctor is aware of the swelling as you said it was 4 times the size it was when you left the hospital.

    Melodie
    I agree with Lori. I would call your Doctor on Monday morning and tell them about your ankle.

    Both my ankles and feet got puffy when I was in the hospital due to inactivity - but nothing as bad as 4 times the size. Once I was released from the hospital and was moving around, the swelling went away. But mine was very minor.

    Chris
  • z
    z Member Posts: 1,414 Member
    #23
    z said:

    Melodie
    Heres the thread. Lori

    swollen ankle thread
    Heres the thread
  • patacz
    patacz Member Posts: 64
    #24
    lemonade said:

    The Pump
    Apparently they have been doing this type of treatment in Europe for over 50 years. The pump I am using is actually made in England. The treatment has been in use in the U.S. for about 15 years. The treatment is called Complex Physical Decongestive Therapy (CPDT) which includes Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), compression bandages, and the pumping, as well as nutritional info and exercise.

    I can break up the 2 hours into shorter time periods or do it all at one time. Yesterday was the first day I used it. It doesn't hurt and it does make my legs feel so much better. I don't know how long I will have to use it on a daily basis after I get through the initial 6 week treatment period. I'm not sure what the maintenance phase will entail.

    After using it, this is the first time I have seen my ankle bones in 2 months. I didn't feel very well and took a nap after using it yesterday. I think it got the the old lymphatic fluid moving, or I was detoxing from it. They told me to drink plenty of water.

    It has been interesting learning about the lymphatic system. By the way, apparently there were no problems with my insurance paying for it. They gave me my pump the very first day. There were also patients there who had pumps on their arms - damage either due to surgery or cancer. Another patient next to me had developed swelling in his legs due to his diabetes.

    So far I like it, but it is a big time commitment. I just don't want my legs to get deformed or get sores that won't heal.

    Barbara

    I have the same problem...
    Thank you for sharing, I am going to a dr. appt. on Monday for the same reason. My ankles are so swolen, especially the one on the left side. I seat on front of the computer all day at work, and I was blaming it on that. I am glad you are feeling better. Pat

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