Turning Into A Mermaid – A Lymphie Journey

September 8, 2020.Reading time 12 minutes.

By Guest Blogger Pernille Henriksen Later as my lymphedema developed, I was aware of my leg that stood out. That people would stare at me. I struggled to deal with the stocking – on or off? Wondering how I could “discreetly” battle with putting the stocking on in the changing room at the pool while […]

Stay Lymphie Strong: Do’s and Don’ts

September 28, 2015.Reading time 20 minutes.

The biggest questions I now receive is “How do you maintain reduction? What are your Do’s and Don’ts?” When you become a patient of a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), one of the first things they hand you, or should (EMPHASIS ON SHOULD) is a few handouts of the Do’s and Don’ts for lifelong Lymphedema Management. In […]

Lymphedema Management Starter Pack

September 25, 2015.Reading time 13 minutes.

Hello there. It’s me, Veronica. If you are new to Lymphedema and need some advice on how to get started with treatment and the goal to reduce, this article is for you. I have promised some of you that I would create an idea that I had for a starter pack. Well, here’s my take on […]

Stay Lymphie Strong and Goals!

September 22, 2015.Reading time 11 minutes.

First, let’s begin by asking “What is a Lymphie?” The simplest answer is a Lymphie is a person diagnosed with Lymphedema. Lymphedema is a degenerative condition caused by a malfunctioning or absence of the lymph nodes and their inability to transport lymph fluid correctly throughout the human body. It causes swelling in the affected area and is usually […]