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Lymphedema in my leg: Any idea how to get the swelling down?

Lymphedema | Last Active: Jul 16 2:22pm | Replies (16)
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Yes! Why is there not an MD specialist for lymphedema?! I was surprised to learn this when I (me! Not a doctor!) figured out what was going on.

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methel | @methel | Jul 14 6:53am

@ffr

A vascular surgeon manages the lymphedema in my legs. I think that is part of what he specializes in. This was the doctor whom I met when I was hospitalized with a pulmonary embolism

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sandylakes | @sandylakes | Jul 16 2:22pm

@ffr At Mayo, I see a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) doctor for Lymphedema and Lipedema. I see a Vascular Surgeon for Chronic Veinous Insufficiency, and a Plastic Surgeon for Varicose veins. All my valves are leaky 🙂

I struggled to get any care until Mayo took me on. Now all is coordinated. Joy.

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