The Lymphie Life

Tag: physical therapy

My garments are in!

September 9, 2012

Reflections

After three weeks of wrapping, my garments have come in: I’m now the proud owner of a brand-new Mediven stocking and a Solaris Tribute nighttime garment!
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Lymphie Stories: Barbara P.

August 27, 2012

Lymphie Stories

Submitted by Barbara P., August 2012. At 61, I’m in that group of Baby Boomers who’ve had primary lymphedema for an extraordinarily long time (at least half a century, in my case) and couldn’t get a proper diagnosis and treatment for decades. I don’t even know how long I’ve had it, but I have no memory of ever…
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Guest Post: Lucie’s Physiotherapy Experience

August 23, 2012

Lymphie Stories

Lucie Crouch recently underwent physiotherapy for her lymphedema. After a positive experience, she decides to share her story. I’ve been living with lymphedema for around eight years now. I’ve pretty much been through it all: painful leg drainage, herbal remedies, hardcore and rather painful CDT (complete decongestive therapy)… I’ve tried a plethora of different massage…
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All Wrapped Up

August 22, 2012

Tips & Tricks

I just began my four-week wrapping treatment — here’s what it’s all about!
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Yesterday’s Overdue Appointment

August 3, 2012

Reflections

It’s been a while since I’ve gone to my lymphedema clinic — three years, to be exact!
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