Living with Lymphoedema
Living with lymphoedema requires managing swelling, discomfort, and skin care through exercise, drainage, and compression garments.
At St Margaret’s Hospice, we’re here to support everyone impacted by a life-limiting illness. Whether you’re a patient, carer, healthcare professional, or family member, we’ve gathered a range of resources, guidance, and educational programmes to help you navigate this journey with confidence and compassion.
Living with lymphoedema requires managing swelling, discomfort, and skin care through exercise, drainage, and compression garments.
L-Dex uses harmless electrical signals to measure fluid levels in the limbs, helping to track the development of lymphoedema.
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a non-heat laser treatment that softens tissues, improves lymph drainage, and reduces inflammation to help manage lymphoedema.
Kinesio Taping is designed to enhance movement, reduce swelling, and support muscles by mimicking the natural activity of skin and muscles.
Intensive lymphoedema treatment (DLT) uses bandaging, massage, exercise, and skin care to reduce swelling and improve fluid drainage.
The lymphoedema service offers expert care for head and neck swelling, including skin care, exercise, lymph drainage, and compression garments.
Guidance on wearing compression hosiery to manage swelling and promote effective fluid movement.
A guide for patients and carers on using TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) for pain relief, including instructions for application, settings, care of electrodes, and safety precautions.
A guide for patients living with breathlessness, offering practical advice on managing shortness of breath, relaxation techniques, and ways to regain control over breathing and energy levels.