Lymphoedema bracelet

Lymphoedema bracelet helps you share key notes quickly if you are in hospital, unwell, or unable to explain why one limb needs different handling.

It can highlight the affected area, infection risks like cellulitis, and any agreed precautions (for example avoiding pressure, injections, or blood tests in an affected arm when possible), plus who to contact.

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• Flags the affected limb and practical do’s and don’ts for clinical care
• Helps spot cellulitis early, so treatment is not delayed
• Stores compression and clinic details for faster, safer support
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A lymphoedema bracelet is a wearable prompt that links to a short, emergency-focused summary of your lymphoedema and care needs. Lymphoedema causes swelling due to fluid build-up and there is no cure, but it is usually manageable with approaches like compression, skin care, and movement.
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Who it’s for

• People diagnosed with lymphoedema in an arm, leg, or another area
• Anyone who has had lymph node surgery or radiotherapy and later developed swelling
• People with a history of cellulitis or recurrent infections in the swollen limb
• Those who wear compression garments and want that noted for clinicians
• People who attend hospital regularly (tests, procedures, admissions) and want consistent handling notes
• Anyone who travels, is active, or spends time away from carers and wants key information visible
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When it’s most useful

• During a hospital stay, where staff may try blood pressure, cannulas, or blood tests in the wrong limb
• When cellulitis is starting and you need fast recognition and action
• After a fall, accident, or sudden increase in swelling that needs assessment
• When travelling or flying, where swelling may temporarily worsen and you need your plan to hand
• In urgent care, when you are stressed and cannot explain your lymphoedema background clearly
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What to put on it

• Lymphoedema (diagnosis)
• Affected area (left arm, right leg, both legs, etc.)
• Cause if known (for example after lymph node surgery)
• “Avoid pressure on affected limb where possible” (keep it short)
• “Avoid blood pressure cuff on affected arm where possible” (if relevant)
• “Avoid injections or blood tests in affected arm where possible” (if relevant)
• Cellulitis risk note (one line)
• Early cellulitis warning signs you want taken seriously (fever or chills, heat/redness, pain, swelling increase)
• Compression garment details (type, class, when worn) if you use one
• Medicines and allergies (especially antibiotic allergies)
• Emergency contact 1 (name + number)
• Lymphoedema clinic or specialist team (optional)

Keep it short and readable.
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Key benefits

• Helps prevent avoidable procedures on an affected limb when alternatives exist
• Faster recognition of cellulitis, the most common complication of lymphoedema
• Supports clearer handover in urgent care when you feel unwell or overwhelmed
• Makes compression and self-management notes easy to find when needed
• Reassurance for family and carers that key details are accessible quickly
• Reduces repeated explanations across clinics and hospital visits
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FAQs

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Can a lymphoedema bracelet include “no needles” or “no blood pressure”?

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Yes, some people choose to include a short limb note (for example “lymphoedema: left arm”) and any precautions that are already part of their personal care plan. The key is keeping the wording aligned to what their clinician has told them.

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What symptoms of cellulitis do people often record for lymphoedema?

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Many people add a simple “cellulitis risk” note and a brief list of the warning signs they have been told to watch for, plus the best contact route for their clinician or team. This keeps the bracelet focused on fast recognition and the right escalation pathway.

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Can a lymphoedema bracelet include travel and compression notes?

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It can. If someone has been given travel-related or compression instructions by their lymphoedema team, they can store those exact notes in the profile so the information is available when needed.
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