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My struggle mostly is keeping balance on water gain because it takes the pain and discomfort...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647994/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

I have had ankle swelling for years. I think it started from a mosquito or maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891502/

Discussion: Has anyone had success reducing ankle swelling?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

Thought I would do an update before my next round of tests - I met with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162607/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jun 6, 2018

@johnbishop HELLO, FIRST I'M NOT SURE IF I CAN SHARE MY 1ST NAME OR NOT SO...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468344/

Discussion: Anyone with lymphedema have a knee replacement?

Support Group: Joint Replacements

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

Thank you! I am currently getting therapy from a licensed OT under a prescription from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378545/

Discussion: Lymphedema - new support group: Let's connect

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

Well, the x-ray results are in for my right foot and ankle but the doctor hasn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162581/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 22, 2018

Yeah, swelling is worrisome. If you had an echo recently, your ejection factor value might put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385117/

Discussion: Leg and foot swelling

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Sep 2, 2025

Hello Candy @swt1candy, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447573/

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

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

I have lymphedema in both legs but a little worse in my right leg. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366339/

Discussion: Lymphedema - new support group: Let's connect

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Aug 8, 2025

@colleenyoung Hello: My edema is primarily in my left leg and yes both my knees have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506644/

Discussion: Leg lymphedema preventing me from bending my leg: What helps?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Feb 15 4:39pm

Just had to post an update on my new hubcaps...well they do cover my wheels ☺...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162635/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 11, 2018

Knock on wood, this is one symptom l have not experienced. But l have fibromyalgia which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061682/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 3, 2024

Thanks @colleen00 and @thankful - the compression socks do seem to be doing the job with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162638/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 11, 2018

Compression wraps work better than compression socks. I get them from Comfort Care. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383089/

Discussion: Compression socks: How do you know the strengths and size to buy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Aug 30, 2025

@gbear1953 Sorry it took so long but I cannot get online in the city because I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462967/

Discussion: How to treat possible infection?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

I used a sequential lymph pump when I first was diagnosed with lymphedema in my leg,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332765/

Discussion: Peripheral neuropathy and lymphedema in bilateral feet: tips?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

Hi Jackie @travelgirl I am happy that the lymphedema issue is not too serious but am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162625/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Well, I should be happy but I'm not. The x-ray results for the ankle really just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162590/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 23, 2018

Hi. I', 69 yrs old and have been struggling with venous insufficiency in my right ankle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404284/

Discussion: Lymphedema - new support group: Let's connect

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

@exislander I was struggling along with the swelling in my right leg until I saw a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162665/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

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