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  Carol G Does anyone else have a connective tissue disorder such as Ehlors Danlos Syndrome and also lymphedema?  If so, how has it affected your lymphedema course?

  • May 6, 2016
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  Carol G What is the likelihood that my daughter's primary lymphedema is going to get really bad?

  • May 6, 2016
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  Carol G Hi.  My daughter (16) was diagnosed with lymphedema last summer. She will be undergoing wrapping and massage at
  the starting the 24th.  This week she started leaking clear fluid out of her bad leg and it doesn't seem to want to stop.  It is so small...  moreHi.  My daughter (16) was diagnosed with lymphedema last summer. She will be undergoing wrapping and massage at
  the starting the 24th.  This week she started leaking clear fluid out of her bad leg and it doesn't seem to want to stop.  It is so small but won't heal over.  Any suggestions?  

  • May 5, 2016

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    Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist HI Carol, her therapist should be able to offer suggestions for protecting the wound site and capturing any drainage while being bandaged. Compression is key to healing wounds of any size.

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    Carol G Thanks, she did call back yesterday finally. We were told to keep something absorbent on it so that the wound stays dry. I think it was a wake up call for my daughter of the importance of her compression stocking, even though her leg isn't very swollen to her.

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    Carol G It finally stopped leaking during the night.

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  Carol G has just joined the community. Say hello!

  • May 5, 2016

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

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