Carolyn~Lymphedema

January 3, 2001

Hi carolyn, I noticed your message about the leg wraps. Have you

wrapped them before?

I have been doing that now for 1 1/2 year 24 hours. I use to get

cellulitis infections and in hospital 4 times in two years for it. Yes

it is uncomfortable but after having the terrible pain from the

cellulitis at least now that swelling is down it keeps the infection

down with the skin not so stretched to the point of weeping skin. That

is me. I Just wanted to wish you the best with this. I did not even

know about lymphedema and a lot of doctors either , I was referred to

healthsouth rehab which i went in 5 weeks and stayed there with the

message therrapy on the lymph system and wrappings. The reason I was in

patient I also had 2 big bad wounds on heels. Now I wrap at home and

have one more wound and healing I pray. Anyway the messaging to open the

lymph systemnd wraps have helped a lot. Hugs Sophia

January 4, 2001

Dear Sophia

Thank you for all the help. I have wrapped my legs before but they weren't

this painful or as swollen as now. What I am really concerned about is a

lump on each side of the knee. These lumps are getting bigger and are very

painful. The Dr. checked them yesterday and said she didn't know what they

are either. She would like to do a doppler on them, but I can't deal with

the pain when it is so bad. I've had 5 dopplers done with nothing being

accomplished. I have had several of the best Drs. in St. Louis with no help

at all.

I've been reading all that you post since we seem to be going through some of

the same problem. Your legs weep, mine hasn't done that. Hopefully they

won't.

I will continue to remember you and hope we can find help.

Hugs gently

Carolyn

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