MLD Ireland

21/08/2024

Doing an edit read of LymphLine, it is going to be a great edition - your questions about acupuncture and lymphoedema answered, information about the BLS lower limb inflammation pathway, Louise and David sharing their perspectives as a couple with one person affected by lymphoedema, inspirational story from Rachael Boggiano about her life as a dancer with lower limb lymphoedema and much more. Here is a wonderful picture of Rachel in action. LymphLine is the quarterly member magazine of the LSN and can be obtained by becoming a member.
https://www.lymphoedema.org/get-involved/join-the-lsn/

20/11/2023

Radiation to the axillary lymph node versus axillary lymph node dissection – which option results in a lower incidence of lymphedema? Trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10446877/

05/11/2023

Recent research indicates that the surgical approach to treat lymphedema has beneficial effects for some patients; however, there is a broad consensus that surgical procedures do not eliminate the need of complete decongestive therapy (CDT)
https://www.lymphedemablog.com/2023/09/22/reconstructive-surgery-for-the-treatment-of-lymphedema/

22/10/2023

What if fluid leaks from the swollen extremity?
https://www.lymphedemablog.com/2023/01/03/leakage-of-lymph-fluid-a-k-a-lymphorrhea/

25/07/2023

Short explanation of the lymphatic drainage system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnsty5BAD9k

22/06/2023

Good article pointing out the neglect and ignorance of medical professionals on lymphedemahttps://gallery.mailchimp.com/9d43f6878904bc0393d915393/files/74678b76-3744-42b4-9854-dd9d096723f4/Paradoxically_and_Unnecessarily_Ignored.pdf

14/05/2023

Very often true - unfortunately.....

08/05/2023

Joachim Zuther, Founder of the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, talks about the possible complications patients affected by Lymphedema may encounter during airl...

16/04/2023

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13/03/2023

03/03/2023

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month.

I've been trying for years to figure out ways to reach more people so others who have it can understand more what it is they go through and educate the general public that there is so much more to this than just swelling.

Ideas are welcome! We're all in this together ❤️

04/02/2023

I run around like a madwoman in the morning because I never know exactly when that point of no return will hit. If you have lymphedema, you get me.

When it hits, I've learned (through many misses 🤣) I have no choice but to stop. If I keep going, it will take me 5 times as long to do whatever I need to do and I tend to make mistakes because I can't think clearly.

Some days I can lie down for a half hour and I'm good to go, other days I need 2 hours. Make sure to listen to your body and know that if you take a break, you're going to have a lot better of a day than if you don't.

~Sue | SolideaUS.com