Tag: compression garment
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This latest compression tech from Jobst is not quite a nighttime garment, and it’s not quite a daytime one, either:… Read more.
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What happened to only needing a little tune-up? Read more.
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Each day that I combat my fears is another day affirming my self-worth, and those negative voices in my head… Read more.
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Yesterday, I bit the bullet: I donned a dress and pulled on my garment and, taking a deep breath, stepped… Read more.
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The month of March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and to celebrate, the compression gear manufacturer Juzo is starting a movement. Read more.
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Caring for your compression garment is super important: to take good care of your garment is to take good care… Read more.
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It’s been a while since I’ve gone to my lymphedema clinic — three years, to be exact! Read more.
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LympheDIVAS have just released their Spring Patterns, and they are gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. What’s even better is that you can… Read more.
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What is lymphedema?
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid, usually in an arm or leg, when the lymphatic system can’t drain properly. It’s a chronic condition, but with the right care, it can be managed well.
What causes lymphedema?
It can be primary (something you’re born with, due to how your lymph vessels developed) or secondary (caused by something else, like surgery involving lymph node removal, radiation, infection, or trauma).
Is there a cure for lymphedema?
There’s currently no cure, but you can help ease symptoms through compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, and skin care. Some patients may also be candidates for surgical options.
How do I know if I have lymphedema, or if it’s something else?
The telltale sign is persistent swelling in a limb (or another area) that doesn’t go away with rest or elevation. You may have a feeling of heaviness, tightness, or “fullness” in the affected area, as well as hardening or thickening of the skin.
Lymphedema can sometimes develop slowly, even months or years after surgery or cancer treatment, so any new or unexplained swelling is worth mentioning to your doctor.