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questions about lymphedema
Aug. 13th, 2010 09:48 pmFor any who might be able to answer, or direct me toward answers.
If you have lymphedema, who diagnosed it? Do I need to see a specialist, or start with my PCP?
If it was a specialist, what sort of specialist?
If you've been dx'd, are you receiving treatment? What kind of treatment, and by whom? Have you noticed an improvement in the swelling? Has it worsened?
I've been doing some reading on lymphedema, and a lot of the articles have talked about pain management/control -- and I was puzzled at first, because what pain? Except lately, probably in the last month or so, I've noticed some recurring pain in the area where the swelling is the worst (about midway between my groin and my knee). The swelling has increased, as well, which I'm pretty sure is NOT a good thing.
So. Any suggestions, information, advice anyone might care to offer, please feel free :) And if you're not comfortable discussing it in comments, feel free to PM me or email me at ohmickeym at gmail dot com.
If you have lymphedema, who diagnosed it? Do I need to see a specialist, or start with my PCP?
If it was a specialist, what sort of specialist?
If you've been dx'd, are you receiving treatment? What kind of treatment, and by whom? Have you noticed an improvement in the swelling? Has it worsened?
I've been doing some reading on lymphedema, and a lot of the articles have talked about pain management/control -- and I was puzzled at first, because what pain? Except lately, probably in the last month or so, I've noticed some recurring pain in the area where the swelling is the worst (about midway between my groin and my knee). The swelling has increased, as well, which I'm pretty sure is NOT a good thing.
So. Any suggestions, information, advice anyone might care to offer, please feel free :) And if you're not comfortable discussing it in comments, feel free to PM me or email me at ohmickeym at gmail dot com.
