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Expert Profile: Tina

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
13 year cancer survivor, Lymphland Support group owner, Owner of Lymphland.com website, writer for Butterfly Gazette, forums coordinator for ELymphNotes online lymphedema magazine, patient and advocate for 10 years, Yahoo answers advanced level answerer.

Organizations
Lymphland Support Group Owner, Lymphland.com website owner, National Lymphedema Network member, American Society of Lymphology member, ELymphNotes forums coordinator and writer, member of many online support groups. Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Counselor, former bank loan rep, pharmacy ass't

Education/Credentials
college graduate, volunteer in pet loss grief counselling.

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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.

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 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 controversial or provocative about this subject Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1500
Knowledge	9.85 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.85 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.94 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		100
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		143

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/06/08
10	10	10	10	09/27/08
10	10	10	10	09/23/08
10	10	10	10	09/18/08
9	9	10	10	09/14/08

User Comments

thanx alot u made me feel better. im taking ur advice an seein my dr tommorrow just in case but I am feelin better a bit today. thanx alot again for a
(Akiko on 10/06/08)

Thanks
(Anon on 09/27/08)

Thanks a lot Ma'am...
(Kaia on 09/23/08)

God bless you, you put my mind at ease. No the dents were not deep or puncturing. Thank you.
(Carol on 09/18/08)

excellent answer, well done...many thanks!
(David on 09/14/08)

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Recent Answers from Tina

2008-09-19 excess mucus production: I have been asked this question alot lately about excess mucus. There are other answers you can read. Usually excessive sinus drainage is found from a virus, infection, or allery. Many sinus medications...

2008-09-15 didnt know where to put this.: Hi Breanna, It is really hard for people with tourette's. Your friend may feel self conscious, not want to socialize, self esteem issues, embarrassed by the tics and vocalization he can't control....

2008-09-12 disease type: Hi David, I'm sure there are alot of disease causing microbes out there that have never been diagnosed. Take the incidents of the different kinds of colds and flu bugs alone. There's also many areas...

2008-09-11 didnt know where to put this.: Hi Breanna, Tourettes syndrome is also known as Tourette, Tourette Spectrum Disorder, and Tourette Disorder. The condition was named after Georges Gilles de la Tourette. The symptoms vary, the most...

2008-08-17 severe edema after knee replacement: Hi Debbie First off have you had any swelling prior to the knee replacement? Also, is there any other members of your family that have had any swelling issues? Each of us is an individual so healing...