LYMPHEDEMA DURING THE COLD WINTER MONTHS
Lymphedema can be easier to deal with in the cooler months of winter. Bug bites and sunburns, which can be extremely dangerous for those with lymphedema, are much less likely for those living in the northern hemisphere. In addition, the heat and humidity that makes compression garments challenging to wear in the warmer months are not so much of an issue in these cooler months. Cooler temperatures lead to more compliance in wearing compression garments, which results in better control of the progression of your condition.
Winter and lymphedema, however, can present challenges of their own. Cold and gray days of winter can be hard on all of us. So how best can we deal with the challenges while embracing winter’s joys and benefits? Continue reading