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Have Primary And Secondary Lymphedema. Help?

Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 2013

Question: Am looking for a specialist that knows about lymphedema. I have primary and secondary lymphedema. My right leg is very uncontrolled at the moment and I need help.

Answered by Dr. Puneet Maheshwari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There are many centers in your area.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for the query,

I am quoting some good lymphedema experts of your area,

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
3333 XXXXXXX Creek Parkway, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX NC 0000

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
809 82nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 0000

Sampson Regional Medical Center
607 Beaman Street, XXXXXXX NC 0000

Carolinas Medical Center - XXXXXXX
433 Mcalister Road, Lincolnton, NC 0000

Kershaw Health
Haile And XXXXXXX Streets Box 7003, XXXXXXX SC 0000

For any further details please let me know, i will give you the details in the followup.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Mohammed Kappan

Follow up: Dr. Puneet Maheshwari (2 hours later)

Have had this diagnosed for over 30 years. Have done massage, wraps, compression stockings. Am tired of constant battle. Need something new

Answered by Dr. Puneet Maheshwari (46 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, there is surgical intervention for permanentc

Detailed Answer:
hi again, and sorry for being late.

actually the treatment if lymphedema is mainly surgical rather medical .

My advice is to consult a surgeon as soon as possible to get permanent cure of your condition.

regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T