"Primary Lymphoedema - and abnormal build-up of protein-rich fluid in the tissues caused by an impaired lymphatic system."
In this weeks Woman there is a very good article on how a woman called Sarah Thomas, from Surrey who has Lymphoedema in her leg and surgery was of little help to her. Next she was given a support stoking which went all the way up to her thigh and it was of little benefit to her.
Eventually her GP referred her to a specialist at St. George's Hospital in London, who recommended a new treatment. She was fitted with a full-length stocking which was so tight and uncomfortable, but after three days of wearing it she swelling went down and and the fluid began to drain off her leg.
Her leg is still very swollen but nowhere near what it was like before and she wear the support stocking to control the swelling.
This is an inspirational story and if you want to know more you will find it in this weeks Woman Magazine dated September 25th, 2006...Jordan is on the front cover. or contact Jackie Hatton for further information [email protected]
In this weeks Woman there is a very good article on how a woman called Sarah Thomas, from Surrey who has Lymphoedema in her leg and surgery was of little help to her. Next she was given a support stoking which went all the way up to her thigh and it was of little benefit to her.
Eventually her GP referred her to a specialist at St. George's Hospital in London, who recommended a new treatment. She was fitted with a full-length stocking which was so tight and uncomfortable, but after three days of wearing it she swelling went down and and the fluid began to drain off her leg.
Her leg is still very swollen but nowhere near what it was like before and she wear the support stocking to control the swelling.
This is an inspirational story and if you want to know more you will find it in this weeks Woman Magazine dated September 25th, 2006...Jordan is on the front cover. or contact Jackie Hatton for further information [email protected]