As temperatures rise and we all sweat more, some of us who wear compression socks experience uncomfortable problems. Who doesn't know it: itchy blisters right where the adhesive tape is on the stocking. Before you panic and suspect a silicone allergy, let me explain to you what's really going on. Itchy
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In the test: The seamless toe cap mediven® 550 SL
Lymphedema fighters couldn't be happier, because their toes are now really comfortable. The toe cap itself has been around for a long time, but now medi offers it seamlessly! I was allowed to test her heart and soul... eh, big uncle and little toe. I will then give you the result on a scale of one
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Wedge pillow for lipedema - with leg clouds on cloud 7
tired legs? A wedge pillow for lipedema, lymphedema or thrombosis can provide relief. Do you know that blissful feeling when you can put your feet up in between or at the end of a long day? There are of course various solutions for this: A special slatted frame or a wedge-shaped cover for your mattress, medical wedge pillows, as you know them from your physiotherapy practice
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My 1st triathlon with lipoedema: My way to the goal
#triathlonwithlipoedema - my way to the first finish Anyone who has been following my way for a while knows that I (unknowingly) started my active life on May 1st, 2020. Since then I had almost 30 kg more and was a classic couch potato as it is written in books. Movement was more of a means to an end for me
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Festival with lipoedema? 4 festival hacks for flat knit heroes
Summer time is festival time! It's August and three quarters of the festival season is already over. But there are still a few great weeks ahead of us. In this festival guide for flat knit heroes I share my tips for a successful festival with lipoedema. Apart from the ultimate tip to wear the compression even on hot festival days, here are a few more
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medi x Power Sprotte collection: 3 statement shirts for compressionists
medi and I have already teamed up last year to create something very special for you. This resulted in the first medi x Power Sprotte Capsule Collection. And what shall I say, dear Sprat Fleet? You literally snatched them out of my hands. Such moments always fill me with a lot of pride, because I
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Wedding in compression: The bride who also says yes to herself
There is something magical about marrying someone you want to keep with you for life. You will never forget the time before, the day itself and the euphoria of the newlyweds. However, many women who have to wear compression fittings due to lipoedema, lymphoedema, thrombosis, etc. often also have to prepare for the wedding
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Lipoedema rehabilitation at the Inselsberg Clinic
The Inselsberg Clinic – a field report Since my diagnosis in 2014, I have been to two different clinics for lipoedema rehabilitation via the German pension insurance scheme. In 2022, as part of my educational work at the Inselsberg Clinic, I was allowed to stay for a week to gain an insight that I can pass on to those affected. That the Inselsberg
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My flack knit outfits with the medi trend colors 2022: Discover your perfect
The toughest challenge for me? Not coming back from a medi campaign shoot screaming and dancing and announcing the good news of the new colors right away. For months I kept the secret to myself with all my might, but I can finally show it to you. The new trend colors from medi for circular and flat knit compression! With raspberry red and