Ask The Experts: Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) Provide Answers To Patient Questions
Professor Peter Mortimer, Consultant Dermatologist at St George's University Hospital, Professor Dominic Furniss, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at University of Oxford and LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy discuss with Chair of LSN, Anita Wallace the questions of LSN members on the LSN YouTube channel. In this article, we hope to have placed the subject topics in alphabetical order for ease of reference to view the answers. Well done LSN (as always) - great initiative.
Abdominal Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss what can be done to help those with abdominal lymphoedema - Dec 22, 2020.
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE talk about tips for managing abdominal lymphoedema - Jul 20, 2021
Ageing and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer answers your questions about lymphoedema and ageing asked by LSN Chair Anita Wallace Dec 1, 2020
Bandaging
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss the role of multilayer bandaging in lymphoedema management. Aug 1, 2021
Blood Pressure Medication/Blood Tests and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss having blood tests, blood pressure readings and drips in an at risk or lymphoedema arm - Jan 19, 2021
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss which blood pressure medications are the best to use if you have lymphoedema - Feb 16, 2021
Cellulitis and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discus why some people with Lymphoedema get repeated episodes of cellulitis - Dec 16, 2020
Compression Garments
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss how to tell when a new compression garment is needed - Aug 17, 2021
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss how you know if you need to be remeasured for compression garments when you have lost weight? Aug 17, 2021
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE talk about the challenges of wearing compression during hot weather Sept 7th, 2021
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss night compression and if it is ever ok to take a day off from your compression. Sept 14th, 2021
Compression Companies Respond to LSN Member Questions
Anita Wallace MBE discusses compression with Corporate Members of LSN..
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From top left to right order
Samantha Blythe - Product Manager - Jobst Natalie Phillips - Clinical Manager - Haddenham Health Ross Summers - Regional Business Consultant - Juzo Helen Rodgers - Brand Manager - L&R Medical UK Ltd
Monica Smith - Lymphology Training Manager - Medi Tracy Green - Clinical Manager - Sigvaris
Can Compression garment manufacturers do more to make their advertising inclusive? Jul 12, 2022
Can manufacturers produce dummy sleeves that match the compression ones? Jul 5, 2022
Do compression companies consider the needs of wheelchair users in their designs? Jun 21, 2022
Do compression garments provide any sun protection? Jun 7, 2022
How to manage compression if you have a silicone allergy May 31, 2022
Why are compression hand pieces so hard to get right? May 24, 2022
Do low grade compression stockings come in made to measure to make allowance for a misshapen limb? May 17, 2022
What to do if you have trouble getting your compression on or off? May 10, 2022
Is it possible to stop compression garment from slipping and rucking up? May 3, 2022
The panel discuss why compression garments take so long to arrive and often don't fit? Apr 26, 2022
Our panel tell us how to order extra garments directly if you know your prescription? Apr 19, 2022
Why are lower limb garments mostly designed for women when men get the condition too? Apr 12, 2022
What do I do if my GP practice say they can not measure me for my garments? Apr 5, 2022
Why is it so confusing for my GP to order compression? Mar 29, 2022
Our panel discuss the confusion surrounding compression garments and prescription charges? Mar 22, 2022
The panel discuss what colours and styles of compression products are available on the NHS. Mar 15, 2022
The panel discuss why some types of compression are not available in some areas? Mar 1, 2022
Why can't Lymphoedema garments be made of nicer material? February 15th, 2022
I am an athlete and told to wear my compression during exercise, but it is so uncomfortable, any tips? February 22nd, 2022
COVID-19 and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss - Nov 17, 2020
Diet and Lymphoedema
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE talk about diets, weight loss and healthy eating if you live with lymphoedema - Jun 22 2021
Exercise and Lymphoedema
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE talk about the best exercises for lymphoedema - Jul 13, 2021
Fibrosis management
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss how to manage lymphoedema that is very solid and firm to the touch - Aug 10, 2021
GP Communication
Dr Catherine O'Leary talks to Anita Wallace MBE:
Why Catherine developed an interest in lymphoedema - Oct 29, 2021.
My GP thinks nothing can be done to help lymphoedema, what can I do?" Oct 26, 2021
Why is lymphoedema not treated the same as other chronic conditions. Nov 2, 2021
What can you do when you are an expert patient but your GP thinks they know better. Nov 9, 2021
Why do those with non cancer related lymphoedema struggle to find care? Nov 16, 2021
Why do some people with lymphoedema get to see a specialist and others do not? Nov 23, 2021
Why some GPs can use social prescribing but not prescribe some lymphoedema treatments? Nov 30, 2021
Why are compression garment prescriptions so hard to get right? Dec 8, 2021
Why are there only 2 Lymphoedema garments prescribed every 6 months under the NHS? Dec 14, 2021
Why GPs may not follow the cellulitis consensus guidance, Jan 11, 2022
Dr Catherine shares the one thing she would like GPs to know about lymphoedema. Jan 5, 2022.
Hip Replacements and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss the effects having a hip replacement can have on lower limb lymphoedema - Jan 12 2021
Injury and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer discusses joint and muscle injury with Anita Wallace MBE - Dec 8, 2020
Lymph Mapping
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss "Will lymph mapping ever be available on the NHS?" - Jul 27, 2021
Low Level Laser and Lymphoedema
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss how and when low level laser therapy might be useful in lymphoedema management -Jul 6 2021
Lymphoedema Care on the NHS
LSN Nurse advisor Denise Hardy and Chair Anita Wallace MBE discuss the challenges of accessing lymphoedema care on the NHS. Jun 15, 2021
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE talk about manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) - Nov 24, 2020
Pain and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss why when so many people living with lymphoedema experience pain do some doctors and nurses still say the condition is not painful? Jan 26, 2021
LSN Nurse advisor Denise Hardy and Chair Anita Wallace MBE discuss why do some people with lymphoedema experience pain and others just heaviness? Jun 29 2021
Pregnancy
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss discuss pregnancy and lymphoedema. Aug 31, 2021
Research, Progress and Education in Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace discuss why there is not yet a cure for lymphoedema - Jan 4, 2021.
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss why lymphoedema research remains so under invested - Feb 23, 2021
Professor Peter Mortimer recorded this audio boom for us when he was recording the BBC Radio 4 Appeal which will be broadcast on Sunday. Medical education is something he feels passionately about - Mar 2, 2021
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss what progress is being made into the treatment of lymphoedema and why or indeed if the UK is behind other countries - Mar 9, 2021.
Skincare
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss what moisturisers are best for lymphoedema - Aug 24, 2021
Surgery and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer discusses with Anita Wallace MBE what other treatment options might be available for lymphoedema - Feb 9, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss lymphoedema from a surgical perspective - Mar 16, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss the different surgical approaches to lymphoedema management - Mar 23, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita discuss lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) and its use in lymphoedema management - Mar 30, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss the role of lymph node transfer in lymphoedema management. Apr 6, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss the role of liposuction in lymphoedema management - Apr 13, 2021.
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss why surgery is suitable for some with lymphoedema and not others - Apr 20, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss surgical interventions for those who have primary lymphoedema - Apr 27, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss why it is not routine in the UK to carry out preventative surgery at the time of lymph node removal - May 4, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss if any surgical lymphoedema management interventions will ever be available on the NHS? - May 11, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss seeking lymphoedema surgery in other countries - May 18, 2021
Professor Dominic Furniss and Anita Wallace MBE discuss the question "Why do surgeons not know more about the lymphatic system so they can avoid damaging it and causing lymphoedema?" with Anita Wallace. - May 25, 2021
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss "How to prepare and recover from surgery in the area of your swelling - Sept 21, 2021"
Tiredness and Lymphoedema
Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace MBE discuss why lymphoedema seems to make some people feel more tired - Feb 2, 2021
Top Tips
LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy and Anita Wallace MBE discuss "top tips for living well with lymphoedema" Sept 28, 2021
