New Book for Patients and Caregivers

In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version

Topics include:

  • Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
  • Nutritional Aspects
  • Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
  • Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
  • Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
  • Traveling with Lymphedema
  • Prevention of Lymphedema
  • Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
  • Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
  • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
  • And Much More

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The Author

Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more

When is it Lymphedema? Self-Check for Lymphedema

 

“After a day of sitting in the office my ankles are swollen.”

“During the last several months of my pregnancy, my legs practically doubled in size”

“My fingers and hand frequently get puffy following a long hike”

“My arm started swelling after I had surgery for my breast cancer”

“Following the removal of . . . → Read More: When is it Lymphedema? Self-Check for Lymphedema

Complete Decongestive Therapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema

 

Complete decongestive therapy (CDT), sometimes referred to as complex decongestive therapy, or combined physical therapy is the internationally recognized “gold standard” treatment system for the vast majority of patients affected by lymphedema.

Backed by long standing experience, CDT has shown to be safe and effective as the standard therapy for lymphedema. It is . . . → Read More: Complete Decongestive Therapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema

Nighttime Compression Options for Lymphedema

 

Lymphedema is a progressive and chronic condition caused by the disruption or obstruction of normally functioning lymph vessels and/or nodes secondary to surgery involving the lymphatic system, or developmental abnormalities of the lymphatic system itself.

Although the swelling associated with lymphedema can be reduced to a normal or near-normal size by Complete Decongestive . . . → Read More: Nighttime Compression Options for Lymphedema

Lymphedema and Airline Travel

 

Taking appropriate precautions to reduce the risk of developing lymphedema always makes sense. Traveling in airplanes with pressurized cabins at high altitudes, especially on long-haul flights, may have deleterious effects on unmanaged lymphedema. However, individuals affected by, or at risk for lymphedema should not avoid air travel due to fear. Being aware of . . . → Read More: Lymphedema and Airline Travel

Leakage of Lymph Fluid, a.k.a. Lymphorrhea

 

Lymphorrhoea is the leakage or weeping of high-protein lymph fluid from the tissues onto the surface of the skin, which usually manifests as beading or trickling of fluid. It is more common in the legs and genital areas, especially if the prolonged restriction in mobility is an issue, but can also affect other . . . → Read More: Leakage of Lymph Fluid, a.k.a. Lymphorrhea

Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep

 

I would like to thank Frank Aviles, Jr., PT, CWS, WCC, FACCWS, CLT, MLD/CDT and Wound Care Instructor, a well-known specialist on the topic of open and weeping wounds associated with edema and lymphedema, to provide this very informative and important article.

Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep (by Frank Aviles)

Management . . . → Read More: Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep

The Lymphedema Treatment Act

 

This article was written by Heather Ferguson, the Founder and Executive Director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group. Heather’s relationship with lymphedema began with the birth of her twin boys, Devdan and Dylan, in September of 2006. Dylan was born with primary lymphedema. Her desire to advocate on behalf of lymphedema patients took root when she . . . → Read More: The Lymphedema Treatment Act

Living with Lymphedema – live stream recording

 

Today I would like to make you aware of an excellent video covering the daily challenges of living with lymphedema.

In this live stream video Sheila H. Ridner, PhD, RN, FAAN, extensively discusses symptoms and issues individuals with various forms of lymphedema experience on a daily basis.

Sheila is the Martha Rivers . . . → Read More: Living with Lymphedema – live stream recording