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Members Questions - Patient Empowerment

 

L-W-O Community’s theme of patient empowerment and community engagement continues with our support group members questions which at times, can be complex and not easily answered. I would find it impossible to answer all the questions I get asked. Therefore, it is essential that we work with health care professionals, our members, patient associations and relevant organisations to bring you, our readers, information, and guidelines to help you manage your lymphoedema.

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This webpage includes a series of videos that answer a broad section of questions from our members about lymphoedema, lymphatic health and the lymphatic system.

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Questions by L-W-O Members
Answers by Jane Wigg
Video Creation by Mary Fickling

ID: Purple background. Title L-W-O Community. Subtitle Support group questions answered. Photo image Gaynor Leech, Founder of L-W-O Community, L-W-O logo text Gaynor provides the questions from support group. Photo image Jane Wigg RGN MSc Clinical Expert. Logo Lymphoedema training Academy Text, Jane answers the questions. Photo image Mary Fickling, text reads. Company Director PhysioPod UK Ltd. PhysioPod logo. Text reads, Mary produces and designs the videos.

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Jane Wigg is internationally acclaimed as being one of the leading lights in Lymphoedema treatment and development, research and education and is well-known for her passion to 'optimise treatment' for those living with lymphoedema. 

 

Mary Fickling and I, decided to ask Jane whether she would be happy to answer questions from L-W-O Community members as part of the LAW2021/WLD2021 campaign.  However due to time restraints it was decided to reschedule this special strand until 1st August 2021, and I am thrilled this has continued throughout 2022.  I am delighted to say this has now become a regular feature in the PhysioPod Free Monthly News Magazine.  You can watch all the 'Dear Jane' videos below.

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How does a healthy lymphatic system work?
02:59

How does a healthy lymphatic system work?

In this video Jane explains how the lymphatic system works.
How do the lymph channels form?
02:14

How do the lymph channels form?

This video explains how lymph channels form, and explains how the lymph drainage system works.
How do Lymph Nodes work?
03:59

How do Lymph Nodes work?

This video explains how our lymph nodes work.
Inflammation - Is their a link to lymphoedema?
04:01

Inflammation - Is their a link to lymphoedema?

Our members repeatedly ask is there a link between I inflammation and lymphoedema?
Food and Inflammation
02:52

Food and Inflammation

Frequently asked question on lymphoedema "Does the food we eat cause inflammation?"
Why does the health care profession know so little about lymphoedema
03:25

Why does the health care profession know so little about lymphoedema

This video answers the question "Why does the health care profession know so little about lymphoedema?" It explores why healthcare professionals are reluctant to accept that those who live with lymphoedema for a long time may have more knowledge than they do.
Manual lymphatic drainage
04:37

Manual lymphatic drainage

This video asks the question " Is manual lymphatic Drainage (MLD) useful for my ongoing treatment? Many clinics are taking MLD away as part of treatment.
Compression Garments
02:39

Compression Garments

This video explains after you have been provided with compression garments, how often you should be reassessed to ensure if this is still right for you and how often you should be reviewed.
Living with Lymphoedema, why do we itch so much?
02:14

Living with Lymphoedema, why do we itch so much?

Video explains why we itch, especially around our ankles and private parts.

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