I live in WA state. My mother has lymphedema in her leg. Where is closest lymphologist to Whidbey Island?
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Lymphologists are hard to come by, most of them are located in India.  Your mother needs to find a doctor that is knowledgeable about lymphedema such as a vascular doctor, surgeon, dermatologist, possibly a podiatrist.  The key is calling different doctors offices and asking the secretary if the doctor can treat lymphedema.  A good clue the doctor knows little about it is if the secretary says "What?".  That's how I found my doctor who is a natural medicine doctor.\n\nYour mother needs to be referred not to just a massage therapist but a certified lymphedema therapist.  The therapist would treat her with Complete/complex decongestive therapy.  The therapy includes manual lymph drainage which is a form of medical massage and feels quite pleasant, compression therapy, skin care, and special exercises to promote lymph flow.  Diuretics are often prescribed to patients by doctors, they are NOT good for lymphedema.  If she has another condition such as high blood pressure then she might need to use them but for just lymphedema, no.\n\nLymphedema is a complex condition, your mother should have the support of medical professionals and family.  She is welcome to join my support group, http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lymphland\n\nYou can find a certified lymphedema therapist on my website therapist page there are 4 different schools that have listed trained therapists:  http://www.lymphland.com/findatherapistordr.html\n\nHer doctor can write her a script for therapy, but needs to code it properly for insurance purposes if you have insurance that pays, alot of doctors might not know how to code it if they aren't very familiar with lymphedema.  \n\nCommon lymphedema codes are listed here:\n\nhttp://www.lymphland.com/insurance.html
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I live in Kennesaw, please email me.  I'd like to talk to you by phone and get a list of everything you need.  I believe I can help!\n\nEverydayHealthNaturally @ gmail. com\n(just remove the spaces to send an email)
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My mum has been diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and had a mastectomy.  I needed to know a lot of information in order to be able to help her.  I found these websites very useful:\n\nwww.breastcancer.org\nwww.getbcfacts.com\n\nThese sites are very  informative and they will give you the information you need.\n\nThank God, now days treatment of BC has advanced beyond imagination.
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i found some fibromyalgia wipes at rite aid ,they really help with the pain,out of them at the moment so not sure of the name .was in the bengay isle.
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I am not familiar with the area, but a local county health unit would probably be your best bet.  Your family MD may also have the ability to do the test.  \n\nA very small amount of the solution is injected into your arm and you will have to return 2-3 days later to have the results "read"(how your injection site reacts to the solution).
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you might want to start here...\n\nhttp://access.wa.gov/
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Contact healers in your area.
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I suggest you find a nearby Cancer Center that you trust and go meet with a social worker there. It is also important to know what kind of treatment your mom needs (i.e. Surgery, Chemo, radiation, or just hospice care). You should find out how sick she is because it might be better for her not to fly or travel.  If she has started treatment in England already, it is better to have a continuity of care there.
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Talk to the doctor's office. Whoever diagnosed and is treating your loved one has access to all you need to know...look in the Sunday paper in the family section or call any BIG hospital they also have info or call any hospital referral number...there are nurse agencies in the phone book. You will probably need help from the doctor's office to wade thru all the paperwork so this gets paid for...good luck.
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Actually in part.....GOOD DEEP SWEDISH MASSAGE really helps, I know, I massage from time to time am from Hawaii...we were taught to do this at home, to walk on backs and give a VERY amazing foot massage. Neuropathy burns, so soaking and elevating the feet, avoiding salt and sodium filled foods will help. If you're a diabetic, which my mother was, it REALLY helped. being the eldest of nine, someone was usually prepared and it was all so natural. I am blonde w/ blue eyes and I live in the USA however, I cannot stand it her. Hawaii doesn't consider itself a part of it. neither do i. Reflexology is limited to this although in combination w/ sacro occiptal techniques of chiropratic medicinand accupuncture......it can be of assistance....Thank You!!!!!!!!
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I know how you feel. I didn't know what to do when I found out about my mothers cancer. I was very busy and did not spend enough time with her as well. I now appreciate the quality time I spend with loved ones more than ever. Thankfully I have found something to help my mother, I hope it can help you, too!\n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. There is a clinic here that has been in operation for over 30 years. We have been here for 4 of our 8 week stay, everyday is really neat. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There were 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life, the returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10 even 18 years ago when they started coming to the clinic, the cancer that has since disappeared. There is nothing dangerous or foreign to the treatment, just building up your immune system in a very effective manner. If you want to know more contact me or go to www.immunemedicine.com I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what I have seen and how my Mother has already improved. I know one man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he skipped all US, conventional (poisonous, dangerous) options and went to the Bahamas and is doing great now. Another man who has been coming here for 18 years that had prostate cancer. People with just about every type of cancer. But, they are honest here, you send them your medical information and they will tell you whether they believe they can help you or not, and they will send you home if they don't think you are benefiting. \n\nMy mom has shown drastic improvements and is feeling so much better. and we are in the Bahamas so we are having a good Mother-Daughter vacation.\n\nI have also done a lot of research on the Cesium Chloride/DMSO treatment and think that it has merit and you can do it at home.\n\nThe clinic here believes that a supplement/liquid called VIBE works really well in addition to other treatments, I am going to look in to that some more.\n\nUS doctors push chemo and radiation, but when you look at the statistics and side effects it is not a good option for most people. My Mom had both before we came here and now that I know more about them and have researched them I feel horrible that I let her go through them. She was lucky (so far) the only long term side effect she has shown is short term memory loss. \n\nThe stories I have heard from the other patients here about how they were treated by US medicine astound me. One lady went home to have a shunt put in her liver so she would be ok to come here, but they refused to put it in unless she agreed to do chemotherapy, is that what our country is about? Denying helpful procedures unless we agree to dangerous, toxic ones? The drug companies run US medicine at least when it comes to cancer treatment and it is sad. Most doctors will tell you not to try alternative medicine and some will refuse to even see you again if you do. To some degree they are not to blame, they have not been taught anything about it other than that it is evil and wrong and they would be rejected by their colleagues if they suggested alternatives.\n\nI would also like to tell you about another lady staying at the house we are staying at, she is 86 years old and has breast cancer. She arrived at the clinic the same day we did and is doing very well. Her immune system continues to improve and she gained 2 pounds since last week. She is absolutely thrilled with this treatment and knows that it is helping her.\n\nPlease whatever you do, research first. \n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nGood luck!!
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there are two hospitals in keokuk first is graham and the next is keokuk area hospital.try these for records. even try american legion in keokuk.put an ad daily gauge ciy paper there. e-mail my friend who isfrom keokuk at mycamaro92@netzero.net(she wants you to) she has more info for you Good Luck
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crystals@whidbey.com \n\nthere you go :)
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check out Mayoclinic.com
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Dr. Jesse Liscomb 924-3431 he's on Hanford Armona Rd. :) Good luck!!!
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Please, follow the doc's advice. Keep regular follow up appointments and do not try at home procedures. You must trust the doctor and follow his/her advice. If you do not believe the doctor is doing all possible or doubt the treatment, seek a second licensed physician. Your daughters health and well being is worth more than receiving hazardous advice from public sources. I am a RN and would not consider giving advice for at home procedures...Let alone those who are unlicensed. Seek a podiatrist.
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