#lymphedema

[bowser-garyopa]

One Positive Step At A Time In Rebuilding My Life!

Another goal post has been reached, last month ODSP approved me getting an hospital bed and yesterday it was finally installed in my condo.

This will greatly help my lymphedema in my left leg and for hopefully my surgery soon.

[blushingxfae]

I'm at the most fckable time in my life and the only thing fcking me is my lipedema

[chronicillnessresourcelibrary]

What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Do You Need It?

"Lymphatic drainage massage relieves swelling that occurs when illness or medical treatment clogs your lymphatic system. Lymphatic massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to move excess fluid buildup away from your tissues and toward working lymph vessels and lymph nodes so they can get rid of toxins in your body."

Lymphatic Drainage Massage: What It Is, What It Does & Whether You Need It

Lymphatic drainage massage moves waste toward your lymph nodes to rid your body of toxins and reduce fluid retention. Learn more.

"Healthcare providers mainly use manual lymphatic drainage to relieve lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. They also use it to treat lymphedema related to health conditions like: • Chronic venous insufficiency. • Fibromyalgia. • Injury. • Lipedema. • Rheumatoid arthritis.

... Lymph drainage massage can help if your lymphatic system isn’t working as it should. You might have a congested lymph system if you develop: • Bloating. • Brain fog. • Chronic sinus infections. • Fatigue. • Headaches. • Puffy, swollen ankles or hands. • Skin conditions like acne, dryness or rashes. • Swollen lymph nodes in your neck.

[paulgadzikowski]

According to bloodwork taken Satuday morning there's no sepsis but indications of dehydration, and I have been feeling a little wonky today (Sunday), so I'm trying to take in a lot of water which of course means I'm putting out a lot of water

[itsbrittanylashae]

i can be annoyed that i have to wear sneakers often, or i can be glad i get to wear sneakers often

definitely both

[citronavalkiro]

If you notice someone with extremely fat or swollen thighs and legs especially compared to the rest of the body. They probably have lymphedema and/or lipedema. It is a medical condition it isn’t because they are lazy or eat badly it can happen due to genetics, cancer, injury, medicine, many things. Those big legs also can’t be reduced by simply trying to lose weight normally you need physical therapy, pumps, compression, and sometimes surgery and even then it won’t go away entirely. All of the looks I get from people walking around in public is just insane even when I am swimming laps at the pool or riding the stationary bike at the gym when I am trying to better myself and doing my exercises like my physical therapist said. That is like making fun of sick people at a hospital. Seriously the HAES and body positivity movement is especially made for conditions like this conditions and disabilities that make your body considered conventionally unattractive and take up space. My mental health matters much more than how much space my legs take up last time I checked I haven’t had a single infection since getting treated and I am pretty happy.

[spooniestrong]

Doctors Told Me To ‘Just Lose Weight’ And My Pain Would Go Away. It Only Got Worse.

“Nothing is wrong with you other than you are morbidly obese."

[itscloverisntit]

hi lymphedema besties where do y'all get your compressive socks from????? im trying to find some pretty ones because so far i only have ugly pairs and since i have to deal with this for all my life i'd like it to be less insufferable. thank you