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Expertise
I can help on all aspects of the condition, treatment, support. I cannot diagnose but only give my personal expertise, and refer you to others who can help. I am in touch with doctors, therapists, and professionals on a regular basis. I can help with disability issues pertaining to lymphedema or cancer.
Experience in the area
15 year cancer survivor, Lymphland International Lymphedema Online (LILO)Support group owner, Owner of Lymphland.com website, former writer for Butterfly Gazette, Editor for ELymphNotes online lymphedema magazine, patient and advocate for 16 years, Yahoo answers advanced level answerer.
Organizations
Lymphland Support Group Owner, Lymphland.com website owner, American Society of Lymphology member, ELymphNotes forums coordinator; writer; and editor; member of many online support groups. Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Counselor, former bank loan rep, pharmacy ass't
Publications
ELymphNotes Lymphedema Magazine, Butterfly Gazette, many other health oriented websites and newspapers.
Education/Credentials
college graduate, volunteer in pet loss grief counselling.
Awards and Honors
Yahoo groups best of health and wellness 2007 award, World's best 2008 nominee, HonCode acceptance.
What do you like about this subject?
I can't say I "like" the subject but I like to help others get the help they need and deserve to have a quality life.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to achieve a larger support group and have more power of advocacy. I would like to change insurance coverage and medicare provisions so all lymphedema patients have solid, equal coverage for lifetime.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Lymphedema can become deadly, cellulitis not treated properly can lead to sepsis and ultimately death.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| abhishek | 05/18/12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | hiiiii I really appreciate your answer . Thanx ..... |
| Jo | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You so much :) |
| Jim | 03/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| james | 03/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nic | 02/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for responding. |
Recent Answers from Tina Budde
2012-05-17 Rabies:
Rabies cannot survive long in the saliva after or as it's drying. Being scratched, contact with blood, urine, feces, bowls, and anything the animal touched are not really exposure. Exposures are bites
2012-04-25 Rabies exposure:
Hi Jessica, the normal incubation time for rabies is 14 days from exposure that an animal would get sick. So from a cat that was bit by a bat, they would show symptoms within 2 weeks. There are alot
2012-04-08 Help!:
Hi Brooke, why would you think you have rabies? Does the cat look sick? The chances of rabies are pretty slim. Usually what happens if you report a scratch or bite, the Health Department will fine your
2012-03-20 False Polio:
Hi Jim, It was rumored to be false polio because they didn't know what to call it back then, it was in the 1940's that Yale researchers began calling it that. There has been no research or anything further
2012-03-16 Fainting spells?:
Hi Sophie, what you're telling me doesn't sound right, there has to be something wrong causing her to faint. There are alot of different causes such as low blood sugar, heart issues, ect but the main
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