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Posted by Jodi (Roslyn Heights, NY) on 12/02/2008
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Hi, I have developed a painful case of lympedema, and arthritis with cysts around my ankles and up into my legs from an injury 2 years ago that wasn't treated for a long time.
I've been trying various things, but have not seen a reduction yet in swelling...the swelling is awful...I have to wear compression knee highs, etc. I've been doing Manual lymphatic drainage massage, taking ACV and other natural cures.
The ACV has helped the pain from the cysts on the back of my foot...I think that it might be helping to dissolve it, but there is a lot of tissue under the skin that is swollen and hardened into cysts or like tracts of tissue...weird stuff!
Any ideas from people on natural stuff to help this? I feel a lot of pain recently from other lymph nodes too...feels like fluid is not moving correctly through them.
Peace
Cabbage
Posted by Frances (Missouri City, Texas) on 01/05/2014
My husband has lymphedema in both legs. He also has congestive heart failure. His cardiologist recommended a triple dose of fluid/heart medication to cure the lymphedema, however this negatively affects his kidneys as his kidney function is already at 35%. Triple medication is not good, but it is all that we could figure to do. The medication does help, but his legs are still swollen, not as badly.
Will the cabbage poultice work with raw cabbage? It would seem that boiling the cabbage would dilute its power, but I am just guessing.
I would like to try the cabbage poultice on his legs overnight. Is there a standard recipe for the poultice? I would appreciate any positive response from someone who has actually used this. Thank you very much.
Legs on Wall
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/05/2013
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Andrea C: I would do the same with wonderful results. But ever since I did a small version of Inclined Bed Therapy, meaning I only raised the head side of my bed 2-3 inches, I never had a problem again. And if my feet did get a bit swollen, it was always gone by morning. And yes, drinking water is key.
Cabbage
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 05/03/2013
Hi, I've read here posts from ladies with lymphoma as a result of having lymph nodes removed after breast surgery, they reported just drinking green tea all day, as long as you make it correctly with boiling water in the first place I wouldn't think it matters if you drink it hot or cold.
Juicing
Posted by Kokila (Roslyn Heights, New York Usa) on 01/05/2012
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I also want to mention that I use powdered, freeze dried wheatgrass.
Also what helps emormously is bio-identical hormones (thyroid and adrenal)
I've noticed that I can pretty much say the swelling is gone, only slightly at night at this point, and improving even more.
Juicing
Posted by Kokila (Roslyn Heights, Ny) on 08/09/2012
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Hi Folks, Stopped by here and wanted to answer the lymphedema question about the juice.
Add enough water to almost fill the blender after cutting up the celery, parsley and wheatgrass powder(or fresh grass: I use the grass too, but sparingly as it can damage the blender).
Then drink right away.... A couple of glasses a day!
Good luck
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Posted by Weronika (Poland) on 10/07/2018
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Posted by Katrena (GA) on 11/19/2020
My lympedema specialist said you can develop hard cords and that if massaged deeply, they will burst and not come back. Look up cording and lympedema. Hasn't happened to me but he says he sees it all the time. I got a compression wrap for arm and hand and it made my hand worse than it ever was before.
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Posted by Sabita (Orange City, Florida ) on 09/21/2020
I started getting swollen above my right knee and sometimes it was starting to creep up my leg. One day I ate some thing with a lot of salt and I noticed right away that above my right knee became swollen so I figure I have to cut out salt. I had also been using baking soda for alkalization and I had to cut that out. I just use lemon water for alkalization now. I also have a mini trampoline that I use to get lymph flowing. On days I can I do cardio, stretching and weights to get things moving.
Cabbage
Posted by Twila (Arizona) on 09/24/2025
Re: Ladybugjuice - she said Coumadin, not Coumarin.
Cabbage
Posted by Grannyguru (Oro Valley, Az) on 10/03/2013
I sure hope the cabbage wrap works. I found it next to impossible to use it on my feet, but I tried anyway.
I put the crushed leaves and my foot inside a plastic shopping bag, tried to cover the foot as best I could, tightening the plastic bag to help hold it all in place, then shoved everything into a long sock, repeating for the other foot. If someone has a better idea on how to accomplish this for feet, I'd be grateful to know it.
I feel as if it's really a test to see how gullible I am, but I am really desperate, and I have seen sillier things work just fine, while the stuff the doctors push on us doesn't work and has awful side effects. I will let everyone know how this works or not . I am also drinking green tea.
Green Tea
Posted by Layla (Palos Hills, Illinois, Usnited States) on 03/02/2013
I also have swelling in my thighs and ankles, its not that bad, but it just looks swollen and puffy compared to the rest of my body. I heard that green tea helps with the swelling but I am not sure what kind to get.
Cabbage
Posted by Rrcruse (Vero Beach, Fl) on 12/25/2012
I am suffering with Swelling and Burning and Redness in my Left foot and lower leg, My Heel and the bottom of my foot burn. I was treated by the doctor for 20 days for Cellulitis on strong antibiotic and it is back. What type of Cabbage leaves can I use and how do I do i? I really want to try it. Please.
Cabbage
Posted by Pms (Scotland) on 03/25/2016
Hi,
I followed your instructions for cabbage wrap but took a really bad reaction when I took the bandages off :-( My skin was really red in places, not sure if reaction was to the cabbage or to the ace bandage :-( Has anyone else taken a reaction?
Juicing
Posted by Ann (Nanuet, NY) on 04/30/2025
About how long did it take you to get cured. I've had this condition for about 7 years now. Even moderate relief would be fantastic. My legs are sooooo swollen and oozing from just above my ankles to half way up my calves. Now I'm having trouble walking. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted by Catherine (Wellington, New Zealand) on 12/07/2008
Hi Jodi, may sound trite but are you sure you are getting enough fluid daily? If you check up on www.watercure.com you will find you need half your bodyweight in ozs of water per day. eg. weight 100lbs needs 50ozs water to be divided into 5 or 6 servings. I have been using the watercure for the last few weeks and swollen ankle from 30yr old injury has finally subsided! Other benefits as well. Increased water does not make you retain fluid (provided your kidneys are in good working order) Body is 70% water of whick 25% is used by brain.. if you dont get enough water for the rest of your body to be properly hydrated then things start to clog up. And ONLY WATER can hydrate properly, contrary to the popular belief that other liquids will also suffice. If you are interested in trying this you need to check out the website to get ALL the relevant information BEFORE you start. Hope this helps you it has been a wonder cure for me. God bless.
Moringa Oil
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 06/12/2024 563 posts
Vibrating Machine
Posted by Betty (Illinois) on 06/09/2020
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The vibration machine made my lymphedema way worse. I don't know why. It also vibrated the pin loose in my shoulder from a replacement surgery. Talk about painful!
Buyer beware! This was from a sitting position on the lowest speed setting, at that!
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Posted by Denise (Florida) on 01/01/2017
How is your lymphedema doing? Have you heard of any new remedies that work? I have lymphedema in right arm due to breast cancer surgeries looking for a natural remedy that quickly works with draining the area..
Cabbage
Posted by Christine (Illinois) on 09/15/2026
Cabbage is sulfur rich. Same as Epsom salt bath or compress. I'm assuming there's more nutrients in the cabbage though.
Vibrating Machine
Posted by Lymphactivist (California, US) on 05/19/2014
Before spending one penny on a device for lymphedema, ask to see a controlled clinical trial which proves that there is a benefit from the device for your specific condition. Otherwise you may be throwing your money away. Interesting that this vibrating machine is claimed on the basis of one user to be better than a trampoline for lymphedema, but the trampoline has never been proven to benefit lymphedema.
Vibrating Machine
Posted by Mina ( Toronto) on 05/21/2015
Hi, Thanks for the information. Can you tell where you get vibrating machine, brand name, cost. Thanks
Vibrating Machine
Posted by Karen (New Zealand) on 07/03/2016
Hi, is the vibrating machine like the powerfit one? Does anyone know?
Green Tea
Posted by Layla (Palos Hills, Il) on 02/10/2013
Does it matter what type of green tea you use or is the lipton green tea fine?
Ginseng + Bumex
Posted by Alain (Gb) on 03/25/2017
What can a nursing mother take to cure her filaria?
Cabbage
Posted by Amy Jo (Phoenix, Arizona) on 05/02/2013
Please provide more info re: type of cabbage, was it cold/warm/cooked/raw??? Also the green tea... Can it Be iced green tea? Any details would be appreciated. Going on 2 years of unilateral swelling in my left leg w/no answers. Bandaging reduced some but compression hose did not keep it down & it's swollen worse now than ever. Just got a pump which seems to help reduce at night but day time use, on my feet a lot, & heat of Phoenix brings the swelling back by end of day. Need a cure desperately so I can enjoy & keep up w/ my kids!
Cabbage
Posted by Antoinette (Cleveland, Ohio) on 10/05/2013
Hi everyone! I have lymphedema in my left leg and also a large fibrosis on my left thigh. I would do just about anything to get rid of both of these conditions. I have the cutest jeans hanging in my closet that I desperately want to get back into. I will definintely be trying the green tea and can anyone PLEASE tell me how I would do the cabbage wrap. What type of cabbbage... Should it be raw... What do I wrap me leg with... As much detailed information as possible. And if anyone has any suggestions on how to soften the fibrosis as well I would so greatly appreciate it... THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Cabbage
Posted by Antoinette (Cleveland, Ohio) on 10/16/2013
Thank you Maureen from Canada! I will give it a try. I pray it works as well for me as it has for others. Does anyone have any suggestions at all about how to get rid of the fibrosis that sometimes occurs with lymphedema. I have a large mass of fibrotic tissue on the back of my thigh and it is so unsightly and it keeps me from sitting and lying down comfortably. I would appreciate any suggestions at all.
Cabbage
Posted by Tamara (California) on 08/23/2015
Tried first the white cabbage, then savoy..... Will try again, but so far did not see the difference.... Although I did not dip the leaves into the boiled water; instead, I poured water over the leaves.... I did not bandage the leaves - they were just held by my undergarments (I put them on my belly) - maybe there is a problem there... Like I said, I'll try again.... I hope this will work for me - I hate my swollen belly and the hip!
Cabbage
Posted by Denisa (Tirana) on 10/10/2025
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Po, mua me ndodhi e njejta gje dhe isha shume e frikesuar, por ka qene vetem nje reagim I jashtem I lekures, ose kjo ishte menyra se si lakra nxirrte inflamacionin nga brenda jashte ne lekure
Translated From Albanian
Yes, the same thing happened to me and I was very scared, but it was only an external reaction of the skin, or that was the way the cabbage brought the inflammation from the inside out to the skin
Juicing
Posted by Tracy (Bardstown, Ky) on 09/04/2011
Would like to give this a try. Please send me exact recipe for juice.
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Posted by Michelle (Charlotte, Nc) on 10/16/2011
How can I get the specifics on how to mix the kokila cure for lymphedema? Should I use fresh, frozed or powdered wheatgrass? Is it possible to use the pill forms and get the same results?
Juicing
Posted by Billie (Queen Creek, Az) on 03/23/2012
Kokila, exactly how much do you consider 1 bunch of celery and parsley, I made it with a stalk of celery and it only made about 10 oz.
Juicing
Posted by Jen (Kelowna, Bc, Canada) on 07/14/2012
Hi Kokila, Hope you are still checking this site. My mom is trying to use your recipe and is having difficulty getting enough juice out of it and it is very thick, any suggestions? She is suffering badly with swelling below the knee and is desperate for something that works.
General Feedback
Posted by Lara (Lufkin, Texas) on 02/18/2009
I was reading responses to lymphedema on your site. Info seemed good. However I am new to this problem and did not quite understand if there was fairly immediate answers to the swelling. I had lymph nodes removed in my pelvic area following a full hysterectomy about 5 months ago. I am experiencing swelling in my left leg and it seems to be worsening. I am an MDA patient and will consult my doctors there next week. However I was just looking for some ideas for what to do until then. Thanks! Lara
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Posted by Mary S. (Ms) on 09/13/2018
I think I have Lympledema in both my legs and they are red down on the lower part of my legs and pain and they swell really bad cant do what I wont to they hurt and someone was telling me that a person can get Ginger Oil and rub from your neck too your feet that opens up the Lymphatic systems.
I really need help I been to 20 doctors and they don't know what it is they think I am crazy but I do know that Butchers broom. ginger and sweet clover is great oil for the lymphat system so now I think at this point I am going to herb store and get my some and try it, anybody else know anything please let me know because the lower part of my leg gets really hard and it worrys me and help please.
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Posted by Angela (Michigan) on 09/09/2026
I think Ted had cellulitis and cellulite mixed up. Cellulitis is an infection and cellulite is a skin condition that causes dimplimg. Unattractive, but not dangerous like cellulitis...
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Posted by Vivienne (Paia, HI) on 12/05/2008
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Posted by Siberianwolf (Havelock North, New Zealand) on 07/17/2010
This message is regarding Lymphedema and is for Catherine in Wellington NZ. Hi Catherine. You left your message here two years ago. I know everyone's problems are different, but as a matter of interest. . . How long did it take for your swelling to disappear having begun the drinking water regime?
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Posted by Davee (Mn) on 02/23/2016
Try kidney and adrenal herbs. Kidneys control elimination of lymphatic fluids. Also try castor oil packs and cabbage leaf packs to pull fluid out.
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Posted by Lurline (Au-Qld) on 09/20/2020
How do you use cabbage packs or castor oil packs - Hot water mix? What do you suggest? My leg lymphoedema is growing and scary. Lurline
