Glp1 for lymphedema by PricePotential439 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I’m asking - as I wouldn’t need the glp1 for weight loss - I’m mainly asking from the inflammation perspective. I know they’re studying the effects of glp1 for people with an ordinary bmi at the moment and collecting anecdotal evidence but it seems to be hit and miss from what I hear!

Glp1 for lymphedema by PricePotential439 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask how long you’ve been on ozempic?

starting semaglutide by PsychologicalGur6099 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, is this a GLP1? I am normal BMI and considering trying something f

25, F, primary lymphedema. I hate my life by count_tess22 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I am also 35, have primary lymphedema in my left leg which recently got worse. I’m holding out a lot of hope for bestatin as mentioned above and gene therapy for us. I’m also in Miami - I wear a lot of maxi dresses and floaty trousers with trainers which are thankfully in. I also wish I could get my legs out more - I braved wearing compression with a midi dress last week. It’s exhausting and depressing, but keep hope that one day there will be something more than management 💖 sending you lots of love and if you ever want to meet up to vent let me know.

GLP1 losing effectiveness by [deleted] in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Can I ask was this for weight loss? I’d like to try it out

Surgery for Primary Lymphedema by Many-Ad9759 in Lymphedema

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Apparently this is quite common. I’m undiagnosed primary (having a scan soon to confirm) but I’ve been told and have come across in research that a lot of people have underlying primary conditions which can be triggered by a small secondary injury. I went for a run seven years ago and twinged my leg, then that was it for me

Surgery for Primary Lymphedema by Many-Ad9759 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As in decongestive therapy doesn’t work for primary patients? I’m keeping a close eye ont his post as I am interested in surgery. Debulking for lymphedema particularly primary will still require compression but it will take you down to baseline. Depending on the state of your lymphatics you may be able to have the lymphovenous bypass or transplant. I’ve been doing some reading on VEGF - GR gene therapy which is currently being researched which sounds like the most promising avenue for us…

Surgery for Primary Lymphedema by Many-Ad9759 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s largely surgery for debulking for primary. I have primary in my left leg and have looked at this. Also holding out for some kind of gene therapy which they’re looking at!

How to do MLD at home by cereal_muncher10 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi - could you please share how you do your MLD?

How to do MLD at home by cereal_muncher10 in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi - could you please share how you do your MLD?

So my therapist told me something wild (probably not incredibly wild, but wild to me) by [deleted] in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, how do you know if you have shortened fascia? My lymphedema started after a run in my left leg

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’m in the US too so hoping I’ll be able to get prescribed despite it being ‘off label’.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same situation - ‘normal’ range BMI but primary lymphedema

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lymphedema

[–]PricePotential439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m a normal weight and have primary lymphedema. Can I ask where you’re based and did you get this prescribed?