What is Lymphedema?

[@jenniferhobbs2719]

I acquired lymphedema 52 years ago, at age 14. A surgeon removed a small lypoma on my back; when I came out of surgery, I felt so sick! Nurses came in and replaced one drain after another in the incision: I caught the London flu while there, so that didn't help matters. I hoped that all would be fine, but as I got older I found that I was getting unusually bigger all over. It wasn't until 2010 that I was finally diagnosed with stage 4 lymphedema. In May/June 2023, I went through another serious trauma.. and 3 abscesses appeared over an increasingly large seroma. One spewed pus, then a thick, sticky, opaque substance.. old lymph fluid. After several weeks, and ER visits, a PA squeezed and pushed to clear the abscess. What came out looked like a brown cigar, with tiny white dots all over it! It was a decayed drain that was left in!!! All these years I suffered so much.. facing ridicule for my size. And the was my answer.. a plug in my lymph system! I had to go on disability at 49. And now, I'm alone, struggling to care for myself. Any options?

[@kmsy200]

I’m so sorry for what you went through , if doctors don’t do their job . God is the only one can change our pain and suffering. I never heard about this disease until while ago I saw this video , and right the way I remember my sister her feet and legs are getting bigger and bigger and she can’t walk without walker , they told her years ago you have rheumatoid arthritis. But the way I see her ankle and feet are so large and painful swollen. Now I know for sure is this disease effecting her feet legs and even hands 😢😢😢I just can say try not to think too much and give it to God’s hand he is able to heal .

[@chokmahyahvlogs]

Peace , May you receive a comforter. ❤ it’s good you found it now. And you have the power to master over it. Take command of your body. You can do this. 49 still looks good. And the love of the creator will restore your youth and return the years the locus took away. You got this. Petition to him like the best lawyer. The creator is merciful. ❤peace.

[@iriscostner9204]

Thank you for sharing your story! I am grateful you found a diagnosis that can be treated and managed. I hope you are now invigorated to regain your independence and live life to its fullest!

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Outstanding! Kelly you really bring it home with this video. And as usual you cover who, what, where, when, and how. Excellent job!! Thanks for taking the time Dr. Sturm. Very well done.

[@CancerRehabPT]

Thank you for the kind words! 😊

[@elizabethsilva6691]

I have limphedema. I got it after groin limph nodes dissection. The compression stocking, every day self drenage massage, just save my life. It is super under control

[@lynnmulazzi8052]

What brand of compression socks

[@erintaylor7923]

Thank you for this! Your massage was so much more thorough than what I was shown at my PT's office. I feel like I will get much better drainage as a result of your instructions. Thanks again!

[@encor3964]

You're doing great with these videos! Thank you!!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Ah thank you so much! I’m so glad they are helpful 🙂

[@WinkWonkWonkWonkWonk]

Water fasting helped my daughter greatly. She eats keto and eats a huge breakfast: cabbage tacos: 1/2 pound ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salt, and 1 egg. she scoops that onto cabbage leaves. Then 2 or 3 cups of unsweetened greek yogurt that she sweetenes with stevia. Then pork rhinds if she is still hungry. Then she drinks water the rest of the day. This makes her legs look almost fully normal until the days she eats twice. her lymphedema is stage 1 or 2 in the knees down.

[@WinkWonkWonkWonkWonk]

Dr. Jason fung, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Boz are all on youtube to help you fast. 💞 Her fasting was the first time I saw her ankle bones in a year. God bless you, Lymphedema Gang. Hang in there.

[@Godz_Girl]

Wow 😲 so good. I didn't know any of this until now

[@troxie6]

I had mild lymphodema in both of my lower legs, however, it has gotten much worse since I had many treatments for superficial blood clots. I had a DVT and PE about nine years ago, so they watch my legs very carefully. The lymphedema is so much worse now that I had all of those ablation procedures. Very frustrating. My legs hurt at night, even though I wear compression socks, most of the time.

[@ramboette2014]

Excellent video! I have lymphedema in both my legs, I wear the compression stockings,sometimes they help and sometimes they don't. I have the primary lymphedema,the specialist told me I was born that way. Can you do a video on exercises for this? Thanks!

[@debbielevy108]

Go to KZbin and look her up. She has lots of video for exercises.

[@laveraharper9698]

This is so important ❤ Thank you ❤

[@Godz_Girl]

So helpful and informative ❤

[@krystalmoon2978]

Would love to know how your are supposed to manage lymphoma on the groin, lower ab area no one seems to know or cover it

[@ginadellgrottaglia6897]

Lymphoma is a cancer.

[@CancerRehabPT]

I have a few videos on this- here is one of them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJTZaJiKl992o5osi=mGRRCH2OK6IRNtNm

[@Godz_Girl]

I love you ❤😊😂😂 thank you DR!!!!

[@popcornpinky-pie2289]

Thank you, dear! ❤

[@susandavis8211]

Where are you located? I would love to come to your clinic. Breast surgery 2001 Now lymphedema in legs 2024 7:07

[@Val-8CH]

I'm a massage therapist that has been practicing Dr. Vodder's MLD for 2yrs at my spa. Do you know anything about Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage and whether this is a valid and effective technique? There are guests at the spa that come in expecting this and are a bit confused when they get our service and I'm trying to get info about it from as many reliable resources as I can.

[@tammypace8234]

Are you familiar with lipedema I have been diagnosed with both lipedema and lymphedema?

[@kaleemullah408]

Hello ! I have mild lymphedia in both legs , i did lymphoscintigraphy , and diagnosed , now we are concernig abt it, its very rare diseases , here in Pakistan no expert available to treat the case. Kindly suggest

[@lynnmulazzi8052]

Can you recommend easy to put on compression socks

[@jerilynrentz4914]

Put baby powder in the socks and on your legs. That how my husband got his on.