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LymphLink Question Corner


All NLN members receive a free subscription to LymphLink, the NLN quarterly newsletter. In each issue, a variety of questions are addressed in the regularly featured Question Corner column. Below are links to questions and answers from previous issues. If you don't find your particular question, email it to nln@lymphnet.org "ATTN: Newsletter Editor" to be considered for publication in the next issue of LymphLink.

 

NLN Question Corner Search Engine:

April-June 2009

Risk-Reduction Practices

Oct-Dec 2008

Head and Neck LE

July-Sept 2008

Radiation Therapy

April-June 2008

Genetics

Jan-March 2008

Gynecological Lymphedema

Oct-Dec 2007

Surgery And LE

July-Sept 2007

Weight Management And LE

April-June 2007

Dressing For Special Occasions

Jan-March 2007

Lipedema

Oct-Dec 2006

Adherence

July-Sept 2006

LE Management

- Different techniques for measurement

- Regular follow up with my therapist

- Self measurement

April-June 2006

Young Children with LE

Jan-March 2006

Lymphoscintigraphy

- Misinterpreted results?

- False negative LAS reading?

Oct-Dec 2005

Infection

- Redness, soreness and swelling: an infection?

- Take antibiotics before dental treatment?

July-Sept 2005

Obesity: How is LE related to it?

Pain: Why does LE cause pain?

Neurological Deficits: produced by LE?

April-June 2005

Will Ace Wraps work?

Support Garment:   Continue to wear?

Jan-March 2005

Searching The Medical Literature

Oct-Dec 2004

Congenital Vascular Malformation?

Compared to: Vascular anomaly?

Treatment?

July-Sept 2004:

Buerger's Disease and Raynaud's syndrome: treat like LE?

ABI: What is it?

April-June 2004:

CDT: for infants/small children?

Treating toes: in a 3-year old?

My 13-year old wants to join the track team?

Jan-March 2004:

Trunk Edema vs. Arm Edema:Symptoms

Hard, Leathery, Uncomfortable: What is it?

Compression:Necessary for chest/trunk?

 

Oct-Dec 2003:

Swollen Feet: Is it LE?

Heaviness in Arm: Post-breast cancer

Deep Vein Thrombus: And LE

July-Sept 2003:

LE in Foot: Mild

Stage III Lower Extremity LE: Treatable?

April-June 2003:

Lipedema: vs. LE

Day Spa: And LE

Jan-March 2003:

"Dog Ear": Tissue flap

Reconstruction: Latissimus dorsi flap

July-Sept 2002:

Insurance: Appealing for garment coverage

Support: Support groups, penpals/netpals

Advocacy: Lymphedema Fact Sheet

April-June 2002:

Post-Cervical Cancer: LE after radiation only (no surgery)

Post-Radical Hysterectomy: Onset of LE

Post-Cervical Cancer: And LE w/recurring cellulitis

Jan-March 2002:

Advanced Cancer:

- And LE treatment

- And pain/discomfort when wearing LE garments

- And the importance of a modified CDT approach

Oct-Dec 2001:

Waterproof Wound Dressing: on leg

Wound Care: Cleaning

April-June 2001:

Foot Care For Lower Extremity Lymphedema

Jan-March 2001:

"Growths": on feet/toes

Underarm Swelling: Fluid "Pouch"

Leg Trauma: LE post car accident

Liposuction: NOT a cure for LE

Oct 2000:

Research: Why is there a lack of research?

Insurance: Insurance & reimbursement

July 2000:

Blood Pressures: Taking blood pressure on the legs

Shingles: Shingles & LE

Elbow: Muscle aches near the elbow

Pregnancy: Pregnancy & compression garments

Jogging: Jogging & lower extremity LE

April 2000:

Daflon Injections: Alternative Hep. B injection sites

Diet: Diet & LE

Redness: Redness in lower extremity LE

Jan 2000:

Bandages: Care & life span of compression bandages

Insurance: General insurance questions

Diet: Diet & LE #2

 

Oct 1999:

Exercise: A thorough review of exercise

July 1999:

Stress: Stress & LE

Bandages: Problem with slipping leg bandages

Hands: LE in the hand

Dry Skin: Dry skin and chlorine

April 1999:

Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin & allergies

No Treatment Center: When you live far away from a treatment facility

Yoga: Yoga & LE

Diagnostic: Lymphangioscintigraphy

Jan 1999:

Heart Condition: MLD & heart conditions

Backpacking: Backpacking & LE risk

High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure & LE

MLD: What if MLD doesn't work?

Teeth: LE & teeth cleaning

Depression: LE & depression

Time: Finding time for self-care

Oct 1998:

Radiation: Radiation & LE

July 1998:

Acupuncture: And LE risk

Hormones: LE & hormone replacement therapy

Insect Bites: Repellant

Bandages: And itching

April 1998:

Breast Edema

Head/Neck Edema

Genital Edema

Jan 1998:

Types: Types of LE

Glue: Glue for stockings

Teeth: Dental work & LE

Oct 1997:

Pregnancy: And LE

Poison Oak: Impact on LE

July 1997:

Airplane: Air travel & LE

Blood Pressures: Why no blood pressures or injections

Office Work: Computer office work & aggravation of LE

Infants: Treating infants under 6 months of age

Acrylic Nails: And LE

April 1997:

Menstruation: Menstrual swelling & LE

Affordability: Unable to afford MLD, what to do?

Hot Tubs: Impact on LE

Jan 1997:

Pain: LE & pain

Types: Primary vs. secondary LE

Oct 1996:

Exercise: Exercise & LE

Obesity: Obesity & LE

HMO's: Dealing with HMO's

Gout

Skin Flaps: Under arm

July 1996:

Sitting: Discomfort while sitting

Pumps: Use of pumps & risk of infection

Please address questions to: Editor c/o NLN, Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 1111, Oakland, CA 94612-2138, or e-mail: nln@lymphnet.org. Deadlines for submissions are: November 15 (for the Jan issue), February 15 (for the April issue), May 15 (for the July issue) and August 15 (for the Oct issue). For reprints of articles from previous issues of LymphLink, visit the NLN Educational Materials Center.

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