Question 1

what kind of exercises can i do for lymphedema in my legs?

Accepted Answer

Compression: Visit a lymphedema clinic if possible. They will help coordinate your treatment plan. Compression, compression, compression is most effective at bringing down swelling and for maintenance (ace wraps, stockings, etc.). Leg elevation at the end of the day. Massage therapy is offered by many lymphedema clinics. Sometimes a diuretic (water pill) can help bring down the swelling....Ask your doc.

Question 2

what kind of exercises will help with lymphedema in my legs?

Accepted Answer

Walking, stationary: Walking or the use of stairs as well as as a. Stationary bike will move lower legs to help fluid or lymph to move. Extensive long sanding lymphedema is less responsive to exercise.

Question 3

what kind of doctor would treat lymphedema of the lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon/radiologist: Could also see a message therapist if there is no venous valvular insufficiency that needs correction.

Question 4

fluids in feet, legs and abdomen. multiple tests for heart in emergency..etc, they decided i have chronic lymphedema. what kind of doc should i see?

Accepted Answer

Lymph edema : If that's the dx, it's treated with compression hose. Your fp should be able to handle for you.

Question 5

what should i expect to pay for a lymphedema pump for my leg?

Accepted Answer

$700-5000: There are cheap pumps and very fancy ones lymphpress pump is $700 and flexitouch is $5000.

Question 6

what are recommendations for a lymphedema pump for the legs?

Accepted Answer

3-4 hours/day: Use 3-4 hours per day can do 1 hour session x4 or continuous rx. Some pump require pressure to be set 20mm hg lower than diastolic bp. Check manufacturer recommendations.

Question 7

can a person manually massage his leg to help with lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This can have moderate effect and is recommended.

Question 8

i have lymphedema in my lower right leg. is surgery an option?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the underlying cause.

Question 9

is there anything recommended for life long lymphedema in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Swelling is an enemy: Lymphedema has several causes. The swelling is bothersome, makes your legs heavy. Uncontrolled and with time, swelling causes permanent skin damage, skin color change, ulcerations, poor wound healing. Doctors recommend compression devices as first line therapy to control swelling. Ice packs, leg elevation, some interventions, a doctor visit, leg vein ultrasoud might also help control swelling.

Question 10

my sister-in-law has been diagnosed with lymphedema in her right leg. what can i do to help?

Accepted Answer

Custom support hose: Compression with custom support can help reduce the fluid in the leg. It is worth trying oral enzymes which I have found helpful in early cases. Bromelain 3-6 capsules 500 mg or mcu in divided doses one hour before or two hours after meals.

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