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 →

LOOKING BACK ON 2022

WOW! Another year has come and gone. Looking back on 2022 – I hope you can say it was a good one! I know for some, it has undoubtedly been a challenging one, full of uncertainty. It doesn’t seem like we are out of the woods yet from the effects of Covid. I am still dealing with supply shortages and back orders throughout the industry. However, it does seem to be getting better.  Continue reading →

NEW NIGHTTIME GARMENTS

The Compression Closet is adding two new Tribute Wrap garments to their collection of nighttime garments. The Tribute Wrap MCP-Axilla and the Tribute Wrap Knee/Thigh. Both of these garments provide more significant coverage. For example, you will have coverage from your toes to your groin when using the Tribute Wrap Bellow Knee in combination with the Tribute Wrap Knee/Thigh piece. Likewise, the Tribute Wrap MCP-Axilla provides coverage from your fingertips to your Axilla. Therefore you will not need a separate handpiece.  Continue reading →

The holiday season can be challenging for all of us, but living with a chronic disease can be even more difficult. Lymphedema presents its own challenges, especially at this busy time of year. The Compression Closet has some tips and tricks to help you manage this holiday season’s stress while dealing with your lymphedema, hopefully with a little more ease, grace, and mindfulness.  Continue reading →

Guest Post

This week we’re so excited to partner with Sue Callison, who will share her top 3 self-care tips for managing lymphedema.  Sue is the founder of Solidea U.S. and a breast cancer survivor who developed lymphedema from her treatments. Sue has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to compression garments as well as the lymphedema condition. I hope you enjoy this guest blog post!
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IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR COMPRESSION STOCKINGS?

Are your stockings hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas will soon be there? How are those stockings holding up? Do they still compress well and provide the containment you need, or is it time to replace your compression stockings? If you wear your compression stockings daily, the compression will last four to six months. You should be able to tell when your socks need replacing as they will start to get easier and easier to don and doff. Time to replace those compression stockings, or are they still in good shape? Continue reading →

 INTRODUCING SARA

Today I’d like to introduce you to another truly inspirational lymphie with a powerful mindset! Her name is Sara, and her Instagram account is @thepragmaticlymphatic. This title caught my eye right away. Sara is a passionate and genuinely incredible person. Over the years, she has found and developed methods for improving her self-care routine. This ability was enabled by increasing her capacity to find empathy and love towards herself and others with chronic conditions and aim toward acceptance of life with lymphedema. She has found that a chronic unfortunate diagnosis like lymphedema is much less limiting once you give yourself some of your life’s time and energy to supply proper self-care and compassion. Here’s her story; enjoy! Continue reading →