Life in Compression
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 tell you about today. It's actually not just about lipedema or lymphedema. Of course you have one (and probably two more) illness (s). You know
The time has finally come, the new medi trend colors and patterns are finally known. Mango yellow and avocado green will replace cherry red and purple from October 4th. True to the campaign motto "Really mine is perfect!", Four real lipedema and lymphedema fighters give you an insight into their lives in medical compression garments. Carina (@ruhrpottfraeulein), Ursel (@ursel_at_home), Tanya (@tanya_gouraige) and
Bodyshaming is on everyone's lips and there is a great movement to work together against the sharp judgments of body shapes. That's a good thing, but have you ever thought of starting with yourself? I hate my legs. Yeah, I don't find mine particularly beautiful either. Do you change because of this rejection? Hardly likely. Just as,
My gynecologist in Augsburg is great. Not only because she has accompanied me confidently through times of crisis, but also because she is well informed about lipedema. But that's rarely the case with gynecologists, isn't it? Time to change that! Why then, gynecologists? With every visit we give ourselves a little update and come
Flat knit compression - a word that has been with me for many years. My current doctor always says, “You will be wearing your compression for the next 100 years.” Wow, what a statement. At first I thought this was a joke. So for a lifetime! Class. I've been wearing them since 2013, so that's a good 8 years. At first
All chronic diseases have their challenges, such as: B. A new identity, and one cannot and must not even differentiate between noticeable, visible or incomprehensible restrictions for the environment, because each one brings with it its own hurdles. I would love to make this article fun and entertaining, but there are topics that are even interesting to me
It's crazy, hardly was Christmas, it's summer again. And it comes every year too, although I could imagine something more pleasant between spring and autumn. But well, you can't hide from the sun for weeks like an olm. I need a few good tips for the heat and I have it
When @ursula @ursel_at_home asked me if I would like to write an article on the topic of menopause with lipedema, I was very happy. So much has changed for me since I accepted lipedema (I got the diagnosis almost 15 years ago) and I finally found a doctor who could give me therapy
“Exercise and a healthy diet are useless with lipedema.” You can hear such words in various places - or something like that. OK. Let's leave it that way. Here and now I am asking you directly: Are you sure that you are doing something good for your body with fast food or excessive sugar consumption? We quickly become the