Quick Tip – Lymphedema Pump Storage

April 9, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The following LE Quick Tip came from Cat M., a long term member of our Official Lymphie Strong Inspiration Group. Need some ideas on where to store your lymphedema pump? Here’s a fun and cute ottoman from a big box retail store most of us are familiar with. Thanks, Cat! Wanted to share this find. […]

Patient Webinar Collaboration

April 4, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

I am proud to have collaborated with @JOBSTforUSA on this project. On behalf of the Official Lymphie Strong Inspiration Group, the information provided was excellent and in response to our real life questions in living with lymphedema on a daily basis. Personally as a patient and blogger, I did not partner up to just post […]

Got Chafing?

April 3, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Kind of an awkward post, but here it goes! The date on this photo is May 17, 2018, so I guess that’s how long I’ve been using this “new to me” anti-blister/anti-chafing spray. Supposedly triathletes use it. Our latest challenge kicked off on April 1, and so far I have been in the pool and […]

JOBST® and Dr. Nicole Stout

March 14, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Join JOBST® and Dr. Nicole Stout for a webinar acknowledging the daily challenges of lymphedema and the questions that cross nearly everyone’s mind at some point. The webinar will be emailed out the morning of April 4, 2019 for those to view at their convenience. A big thanks to the Official Lymphie Strong Inspiration Group for […]

Super Bowl Ready With My New Leg Rest

January 12, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

That’s right, I’m ready for Super Bowl 2019. Most people are in the market for a new gigantic TV or a super comfy leather recliner, but my new leg rest came in the mail recently and I’m absolutely excited. With bilateral lower extremity lymphedema, an elevated leg rest is actually a considerate gift to a […]

Starting Over

January 6, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Do you have photos that haunt you? I do. This was posted in early 2017 in the Lymphie Strong Inspiration Group while on #keto. Gluten free is what helped my initial reduction in 2015, but the ketogenic diet put me into heels. All day. This photo or a better version of it is my goal […]

Lymphedema Reduction – Chasing The Setting Sun

November 19, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’m not a morning person at all. I know, I know, studies show that we should exercise in the morning when our cortisol levels are the lowest. Well, all due respect, Mr. Researcher, I ain’t doin’ it. I need my anti-inflammation sleep. It really depends on how well I have slept the night before. Sleeping […]

FAQ – Kinesiology Taping for Lymphedema

September 1, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

I admin a few groups on Facebook. One is called the Lymphie Strong Inspiration Group, and the other one is called The Lymphedema Running & Fitness Club. The inspiration group is for general lymphedema discussion, and the other obviously focuses on exercise and fitness. In BOTH groups, however, we talk about a tool in our […]

Lessons Learned from a Lymphie

April 21, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

The Poll Recently I did a poll in a closed Facebook group I admin as part of my advocacy efforts. The feedback was that #LymphedemaTips was the top topic everyone wanted to see posted in the group. Not surprising though. True to my word, I revamped the structure of the group and posted a few […]