Lymphodeoma

[Shire]

I suffer from lymphodeoma in my lower legs, which is controlled by wearing compression stockings in the day. It doesn't really affect my life in any way, although unless I wear knee-length boots, I do look a bit odd in a skirt. Luckily I have never been all that keen on skirts anyway, so it's not a major issue. Does anyone else here suffer from this condition, and how do you cope with it??

[ianess]

I have this condition folowing childhood illness and many operations and infections in left leg.  Wearing a below-the-knee stocking helps with the swelling and discoloration but it's like peeling off a layer of skin every night taking the thing off.   Coping?.......you just have to........no choice really.