has anyone found relief from lymphedema,or elephantiasis?
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Greetings!  you're born with it, so you have primary lymphedema which is also known as Milroy's or Congenital lymphedema.  The standard treatment is MLD, Manual Lymph Drainage, which is also called CDT, complete/complex drainage therapy.  It's a medical massage of sorts.  You would have the therapy performed by a certified lymphedema therapist.  She or he would teach you special skin care, perhaps skin brushing, how to do self massage, exercises to promote lymph flow, and when you were as small as he/she can get you, you graduate to compression stockings which help you keep the smallest.
819962
try alieveor ask your doc for soma,i use soma for my muscle disease..it works well,good luck and hope ya feel better soon
1174372
Awww you poor thing\n\nhas anyone suggested physiotherapy to you?\nIts the most effective way of easing the pain but it's not the answer.\n\nAnti-inflammitorys don't work i know cos ive tried them all-- what about accupuncture-- it's been tried and tested and proved to work\n\nOther than change of lifestyle swimming is very good for the muscles\ni cant think of anything else sorry if this doesn't help
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This sounds crazy but it works like a dream.  Hemeroid cream!  My sister got a nasty huge burn and was in a lot of pain, the pharmacist told her to get the cream and the pain went away almost on contact.  If you think about how much hemeroids would hurt and the cream is to stop burning, it makes sense.  Trust me she was much more comfortable after.
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yes i developed it after i moved to TX from AZ....but it's on my neck a little quarter size patch, elbows, and hands.....i have been to doctor.....and everything. they had me on elidel, steroids, al these ointments....la la la.......and better than anything i drink lots of h2o and use cortaid from the CVS/Walgreens -the extra strength cream.....and use it religiously EVERY day especially before bedtime......also use A&D ointment (especially for like tops of hands if slit i know how every bend is dreaded...this will help heal and soften skin....put mittens on at night with it ...but let it breath during day -that helps too...same with socks on feet at night )A&D is for like rashs / diaper rash i think it's in the baby isle at stores.....and also don't use any perfumed body lotions/etc. Use like jergens almond regular lotion and same with bath products.......nothing harsh but u don't have to suffer ....just don't forget to use it every day =) good luck~!
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cant be very specific about your problem, even though u hav tried to give as much information as possible.\nget your lymphatic system investigated and also consider something autoimmune.\nand this can also be due to a helminthic infestation.\nget this checked out by an internal med specialist.
988158
I went through 6 months of chemotherapy and with blisters all over my tongue and roof of my mouth etc...The best relief out there offered legally did nothing in comparison to weed.It was the best medicine, hands down. It went to work quickly to quiet the nausea and pain! It enabled my appetite, was able to eat and hold it down-thus keeping my strenght up.\n In speaking to others I found that they also had the same reaction. It only took a tiny amt. to amplify the meds. that were not as effective without the boost. It was almost like \n magic how it was the perfect fit. Isn't that what Dr.'s strive for? To find a combination of just the right mix to work together and not against each other.? \n I worried a little about the things you hear, that weed weakens your immune system. That was not the case .My chemo. drugs worked and I am 2yrs. beyond treatment.\n   So, from where I stand, it is very good medicine.
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so far all the answers are good but i will tell you have is really good i have had like 52 brain surgies and went to see a myofacial therepist for the scaring and it really helped what finely did the trick was arnica massage cream when I became a massage therepist myself along with the myofacial massage so I would try both
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I am not medically trained; I am not qualified to give\nmedical advice.\n\nHowever, twice in my life I've been afflicted with \nBell's Palsey.  One side of my face was "paralyzed" much\nlike you describe, which is why I'm writing.\n\nThis first happened 20 years ago, and the doctor told me\nthat the medical world suspected that it was caused by\na viral infection of facial nerves, and the swelling\ncaused the paralysis.  At the time, my doctor suggested\nthat it would probably get better in about 3 weeks, and\nthat's pretty much what happened.  Within a couple of\nmonths, there was no trace of the paralysis.\n\nThe second time it happened was more recent, but the\nexplanation from the doctor was consistent.  This time,\nthey gave me steroids and an anti-viral, but the doctor\nsuggested that he didn't really expect the medication to\nmake much difference.  For whatever reason, my recovery\nhas been much slower.  It took well over two months for\nmost functionality to return, but even now I have a\nslight asymmetry to my smile, I can't move my left eyebrow\nquite as much as my right, and I've pretty much lost the\nability to whistle :-)\n\nI do consciously exercise my face in hopes that the \nphysical therapy will help, although it is "self prescribed"\nand frankly I have no evidence that it has made any\ndifference.\n\nIn any case, if the doctor described your friend's \nproblem as "Bell's Palsey", then you might wish to visit\nthe web site in the reference below.  It discusses\nwhat to expect and what the current treatments are.
820549
I caught God knows what overseas.  I was sick for about a year and finally I got better except that my ears burned constantly.  I had to keep them wet all the time.  It made it difficult to get to sleep and getting a haircut was pure torture because I had to sit there without putting water on my ears.  I ended up working as a lifeguard because on that job I could put water on my ears any time.  It's been about ten years now and the burning is much less intense, but it hasn't gone away.  None of the doctors I've spoken to have ever heard of such a thing.
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I've taken Seldane a couple of times and it was possibly the most potent antihistamine I've ever had.  My methods for allergy relief now are quite different.  I work as a doctor of chiropractic/clinical kinesiologist in a sports chiropractic clinic.  I use a very specific allergy elimination technique that works great as well as get rid of any inflammation in the nervous system and bugs in your gut to assist with allergies of all types.  If I knew what area you lived in I could possibly advise you on where to go/who to see.  In any case, I can't vouch for other doctors' results but two websites may be of interest/help:  see below.  Allergies are nothing more than your brain's inability to recognize certain substances properly and respond properly.  Acupuncture, kinesiology, nutrition, etc...are all good for relieving allergy symptoms and get to the root of the problem.
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Elidel worked really well for my son and my daughter.  It does take a week or two to see real results though.  Also, be careful about perfumed soap, detergent, febreze sprays, etc., as the scents seem to aggravate eczema.  (at least they seemed to with my kids)
238908
There is a medicine in Australia that helps a lot with limphedema. I don't remember its name, but will try to find it somewhere.
77886
Tens units work for some people, but not everyone.\nExercise also can help some people, but not all.\nMassage helps for a time, but the relief doesn't last long.\nAccupunture/Accupressure are said to help, but not effective for me.\n\nAdequate sleep/rest is essential!\n\nFood and chemical allergies/sensitivities are what I have found to be the key to my FM. \n\nSwitch to organic & natural food products, and eliminate ready-made food products. Also eliminate anything 'white' - rice, bread, pasta, etc., switch to whole grain or 'brown' foods to replace them.\n\nI switched from store & brand-name cleaners to Melaleuca (all-natural) cleaners (both personal & household) and got major improvement! \n\nTaking supplements containing BOTH calcium and magnesium helps immensely as well. \n\ne-mail me if you'd like more info re: Melaleuca products
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I heard from a doctor that plain yogert to the area will help.  But, I'm wondering if your university/college has a health dept. that you could go to for treatment.  This is a very common problem but won't go away by itself.   Good luck.
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I had one in  Feb 06....I am still having edema,feel lousy many days,get drained really easy and still bloated..but now can urinate...my was caused by severe allergic reactions to BP meds with dyes & sulfa in them.... allergic reactions affect the kidneys....I had 6 ER visits in 10 months due to the meds I was on & latex exposures\n My new cardiologist is doing  a blood test to see if it might be a rare tumor that is increasing the chemicals in my body,causing the water retension and sluggish kidneys...he also said depending on the extent of the kidneys artery damage,it may always be like this..it takes a long time for the kidneys to get back to normal...\n <itsnanceg@yahoo.com> if you want to chat with me when  you have a down day...Best wishes for a total recovery !!!
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I hear the aleve liquid-gels work good.\nBut I am sure your doctor has other ideas.\n\nOthers have claimed benefit from heat and or cold packs.\nWhen you get loose try to really work out and stretch to keep as limber as possible.\n\nThere are many natural sites out there that talk about herbs and such.  Couldn't hurt to try.\nOne in particular, is http://www.mercola.com    You could do a search on your condition and see what he has to say about it.  This site is a respected site amongst many doctors and chiropractors, etc...\n\nGood luck