Category: Tips & Tricks
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Springing a leak: understanding and treating lymphorrhea
When your lymphedema limb starts leaking lymph fluid, it can be a little alarming. Here’s what’s going on and how to treat it.
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Lymphies explaining lymphedema: an illustrated guide to “lymphsplaining”
We’re not only explaining lymphedema and the lymphatic system, but doing so within the context of our own personal experiences as lymphies.
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Bottoms Up! The Effects of Alcohol on Lymphedema
For many, alcohol is a part of life. But what about when a chronic health condition is a part of life, too?
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Essential Fashion: A Review of StickyJ Medical Alert Jewelry
Medical alert jewelry can be essential, but their lack of style doesn’t have to be.
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World Health Day 2017: Reflections on life with depression and lymphedema
In managing and treating our physical health, we must be mindful not to neglect our emotional and mental health in the process.
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Product Review: Getting Relaxed with the Jobst Relax
This latest compression tech from Jobst is not quite a nighttime garment, and it’s not quite a daytime one, either: it’s more of a lifestyle garment.
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A Primer on Primary Lymphedema
Knowing the genetic mechanisms behind primary lymphedema is important, not just for the development of new and improved treatments but also to provide valuable insight into the lymphatic system itself.
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Living with Intention: (Belated) New Year’s Resolutions for Lymphies
It’s never too late to set some resolutions!
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Product Review: Adjustable Compression with CompreFLEX Lite
Compression is arguably one of the most important parts of lymphedema treatment, but finding the right kind of compression is often a process of trial-and-error.
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Book Review: ‘Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide’
I’ve finally found the missing piece to my lymphedema treatment: nutrition.