LLiving with Lymphedema

How Summer Heat Impacts Lymphedema: What Every Patient and Therapist Should Know

  • July 7, 2025
Rising temperatures pose challenges for lymphedema patients as heat intensifies vasodilation, capillary leaks, and lymph production, leading to swelling. Effective management strategies include pre-cooling, hydration, adaptive compression, and recognizing early warning signs. Educating patients and clinicians through workshops and resources enhances care and treatment adherence for better summer outcomes.
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The Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Lymphedema — Pro Tips, Packing Lists & CLT-Approved Strategies

  • July 3, 2025
Travel planning is crucial for those with lymphedema to prevent swelling and ensure enjoyment during trips. Key strategies include consulting a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, packing essential items, maintaining hydration and movement during travel, and prioritizing skin care. Proper preparation helps avoid medical emergencies and enhances travel experience.
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Lipedema vs. Lymphedema: How to Spot the Difference, Get a Proper Diagnosis, and Find Relief

  • June 19, 2025
Lipedema and lymphedema are often confused conditions that cause limb swelling. Lipedema is a fat-storage disorder primarily affecting women, while lymphedema results from lymphatic damage and can affect anyone. Early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment, and understanding key differences can help patients advocate for proper care and management strategies.
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Hydration & Lymphedema Management: Separating Myth from Medicine

  • June 12, 2025
Staying hydrated plays a crucial role in managing lymphedema by maintaining lymph fluid viscosity, enhancing the effectiveness of therapies, and preventing complications. The guide provides practical hydration tips for each lymphedema stage, clarifies misconceptions, and emphasizes recommended daily fluid targets, reinforcing hydration's importance alongside other treatment methods.
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Venous Insufficiency 101: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  • May 29, 2025
Venous insufficiency—often called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) or venous reflux disease—occurs when leg veins can’t push blood back to the heart efficiently. Faulty one-way valves allow blood to pool in the lower limbs, leading to swelling, aching, skin damage and, in advanced cases, non-healing ulcers. The condition affects up to 40% of adults, yet many people dismiss the early warning signs until complications develop. This evidence-based guide covers everything you need to know: how to spot CVI, why it happens, and the most effective ways to treat and prevent it.
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