Tag: fundraiser
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A review of Pandere’s latest style of adjustable footwear, the Rodeo. Read more.
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Finally: a stylish footwear solution for lower limb lymphedema. Read more.
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Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to raise funds and awareness for lymphatic diseases. Read more.
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Throughout the month of May, the National Lymphedema Network is running their second annual virtual walk to raise money for… Read more.
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Mamie has combined her love of CrossFit and lymphedema advocacy in a fundraising event! Read more.
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Jim Miller has suffered from lymphedema for the past forty-six years and has been a very encouraging and inspiring voice on… Read more.
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Hey, lymphies! This is just a reminder to please donate to the Lymphatic Research Foundation by checking out The Lymphie… Read more.
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The other day I received an email from the Lymphatic Research Foundation about the national walk they are hosting to… Read more.
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F.A.Q.s
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.