Lymphedema Community

WELCOME TO THE LYMPHEDEMA COMMUNITY: This patient support community is for discussions relating to Lymphedema, Lymph Abnormalities, Primary/Secondary Lymphedema, Cellulitis, Lipedema, and any other problems or question members may have concerning Lymphatic matters.

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URGENT-How can you tell if Lymphedema is actually something else?

Lana35

My doctor diagnosed my with hereditary lymphedema 20 years ago. He never ran any tests on me - he based this solely on the fact that my o...

is this all connected? should I be worried? what do i do?

jmrw0484

yesterday, 6/6/18, I noticed a sore on my left breast. it's about 3mm across and has a stark white center. the skin around it is red, rai...

Primary lymphodema

Renegadekb

I have primary lymphodema in my lower right ankle area. Had it for 18 years and it hasn’t got any worse. I’ve had no medical treatment si...

Swollen lymph nodes in groin for years

Hunter06250

I’ve had swollen lymph nodes in my groin for almost 6 years. I found a few in my neck that got me concerned again. I have had blood work ...

What does non-specific reactive hyperplasia of cervical lymph node biopsy mean?

guyfromnowhere

I have left cervical lymphadenopathy at level I on left neck (38 x 23 mm). An incisional biopsy was performed. The biopsy report says non...

Swelling/lump after FNA?

Briserious

I was sick with a persistent sore throat and then a very bad sinus infection in September. In October, my pcp noticed a swollen lymph nod...

Lymphedema socks

xbatesx12

Hi i'm a male 33 with primary lymphedema i'm just wondering does any one recommend any support stockings for very sensitive skin. I unfor...

abnormal lymph node enlargement

ivaspa

Hello, I have a medical question. My sister is 17 years old and she has an abnormal lymph node enlargement on the right side of her nec...

Help understanding ultrasound report

AMedina123

I am a 40 year old fairly healthy female. In July of this year I noticed an enlarged lymph node on the right side posterior triangle of ...

Lymph nodes

jsprlndly

Does smoking is one of reason of swollen lymph nodes?

please help.

me_just34

I have pain around the left lymph node. I feel cold. it seems that there is some mass movable. What is my problem?

Swollen nodes w other symptoms

Lizz0221

I am a 25 yo female and I have had multiple swollen lymph nodes in my neck for about 6 months now. When I initially noticed them, I had l...

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