Life in Compression
This is not a scientific educational article. It is my personal examination of lymphedema, similar to a travelogue... Lymphedema If you ask me what the biggest difference between lipedema and lymphedema is: the final realization that it is irreversible and will not get any better. They are certainly not often the same
We all know the classic compression tights, but what does a multi-part flat-knit compression look like in lipedema and lymphedema, what should be considered and for whom is it suitable? Here are three good tips if you want to try this type of restoration. When does a multi-part flat knit compression make sense? Multi-part flat knit compressions
In life with lipedema, lymphedema or thrombosis, self-management is everything, and that includes compression therapy. In addition to lymph drainage and flat knit care, an IPK device for at home is a good addition to your therapy. But what exactly is it, how do you apply for it and what do I have to pay attention to when using it? here
Viele wählen eine schwarze Kompression als “sichere Bank”, damit sie zu allem im Kleiderschrank passt. Aber das ist eigentlich ein Trugschluss. Wenn man sich die Outfits dann am Ende anschaut, kommt man zu einer wichtigen Erkenntnis: Schwarz passt nicht zu allem – es stört nur nicht so leicht. Aber worin
It's no secret that I've been heavily attacked at one point or another during my time on social media. Now and then I shared that with you too because I felt so misunderstood. I doubted if maybe I was really doing something wrong
Do you need a flat knit armrest for lipoedema or lymphedema? Then you may be faced with the question of whether a bolero or arm sock is suitable for you. Here are a few helpful tips that can help you make your decision. In general, trying is better than studying. I can tell you so much
When I had the first job interview in compression after my lipedema diagnosis, I was not wearing arm compression. My concern was that I would be labeled sick and, above all, unattractive for my employer. From today's point of view, double nonsense, because now I'm something of an employer myself and
Wenn das Wort “Confidence” schon im Namen zu finden ist, dann spitzen sich rasch meine Ohren. JOBST® hat eine neue Flachstrick Qualität auf den Markt gebracht und möchte dank einer neuen Stricktechnologie ein neues Tragegefühl kreieren. Ich habe den JOBST® Confidence auf Faden und Masche für dich getestet. Der erste
This topic is so important to me that even after the fourth attempt I do not hesitate to try to put into words everything that I really want to give you today. It's actually not just about lipedema or lymphedema. Sure you have one (and probably another two
Endlich ist es soweit, die neuen medi Trendfarben und Muster sind endlich bekannt. Mangogelb und Avocadogrün werden ab dem 4. Oktober Kirschrot und Violett ersetzen. Frei nach dem Kampagnen Motto “Echt ist mein perfekt!”, geben dir vier echte Lipödem- und Lymphödem-Kämpferinnen Einblick in ihr Leben in mediven Kompressionsversorgungen. Carina (@ruhrpottfraeulein),