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Below is an up to date record and spreadsheet to show my lymphoedema progression and excess percentages over the years, following...

As part of trying to connect with the lymphoedema community, I have attended a community meet-up at St. George's Hospital to meet others...

Below is an up-to-date list of the garments and products which I am currently using to control my lymphoedema daily. Previous LVA Surgery...

Compression is the key in caring for my lymphoedema. Whilst I love my Mediven Forte Thigh High Class ||| compression for daytime use, I...

Since my LVA surgery almost 6 years ago, I have been back to Clatterbridge Lymphoedema Clinic to have 2x2 week treatments of Intermittent...

As part of Lymphoedema Awareness Week (3rd-7th March 2025) I worked with various charities to raise the awareness and knowledge of...

It has been a while since I last wrote on my blog about personal life goals over medical and lymphoedema related content. Since my blog...

While I used to think I know everything about lymphoedema because I have it, I began researching more and more over the years and...

In June 2024, I reached out to Karen at the LSN (Lymphoedema Support Network) to take part in writing an article for their quarterly...

Following the surgery my leg rapidly reduced to only 2-3cm and 14% excess when I was next measured for compression garments. At first I...

Following the ICG and Lymphoscintigraphy scans, it was determined that the most effective and qualifying treatment for the state of my...

After speaking with a Professor from OLP, my Lymphoscintigraphy results showed that I have a deep scarred lymph node in my right leg at...

The main worry which I face, having lymphoedema as a dancer, is that it will eventually affect my career. Despite all the hard work which...

2 weeks after my ICG Scan in Oxford, I have had a Lymphoscintigraphy Scan in London. Here, my deeper lymphatic channels were injected...

I attended the Oxford Lymphoedema Practice for an initial consultation with Professor Furniss and ICG scan. From this appointment, I...

After a long meeting with the North West DSA needs assessor, she found that there was not much financial help available for my personal...

This post is an individual thank you to the nurses which I see every 3 months at NHS WUTH Clatterbridge Hospital under the Lymphoedema...

6 weeks after my 2 week IPCT treatment, I have been remeasured and further plans are being looked at. Once measured, as expected, it was...

After speaking to the nurses at Clatterbridge, they mentioned that I should be eligible for a DSA (Disabled Student Allowance) under the...

Although my swelling may not be as extreme as when you type 'lymphoedema' in Google search, there are still so many unseen mental strains...