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.

Ask a question

1 - 6 (of 196) questions

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...

Ask a Question

VISUAL SNOW UPDATE: 2018

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

04/18

2018 General Information on Dry Eyes-Now known as Ocular Surface Disorder

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

03/18

TMJ – What a Pain in the Neck! “Elegant Ecology”

Hamidreza Nassery , DMD, FICOI, FAGD, FICCMO

01/18

Popular Resources

Is Your Cell Phone Giving You Cancer?

New study links cell phones to slightly increased cancer risk. Should you be concerned?

MedHelp Crisis Resources

A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.

A Peek Inside: 5 Amazing Fetal Development Photos

Here’s how your baby’s growing in your body each week.

Don't Believe These 10 ADD/ADHD Lies

These common ADD/ADHD myths could already be hurting your child

Fitness Exercises at Home

This article will tell you more about strength training at home, giving you some options that require little to no equipment.

You Can Prevent A Stroke

In You Can Prevent a Stroke, Dr. Joshua Yamamoto and Dr. Kristin Thomas help us understand what we can do to prevent a stroke.