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December 28, 2019January 12, 2020

Lymphedema Continues…

1. When you are travelling by plane, to make sure you wear compression garments or bandaging while in flights.

2. Avoid eating salty food.

3. If you have compression garments, make sure to change it every 6- 9 months.

4. Compression garments should have 20 – 30 mmhg or above gradients. Or make sure to consult your physician.

5. Use mosquito repellant if you have activities outside.

6. Wear compression garments during the day and before going to bed to make sure to remove it. There is compression garments design for day use and night use. Ensure to know the difference.

7. Enjoy the self-manual lymph drainage on yourself to assist in moving the swelling.

November 10, 2019January 12, 2020

What is lymphedema?

Lymphedema is the slowing of flow in the lymphatic system.

Imagine a drainage that is blocked, there is slowing stream of water. Consequently, there is some pooling of water somewhere. This is similar to what is happening with lymphedema. It has some blockage so that the fluids tend to pool somewhere. For example there is swelling in the legs or arms.

There are 2 types of lymphedema:

Primary lymphedema: is hereditary or congenital. The onset can be at young age like at teen age or puberty and is called praecox. Praecox is a Latin term meaning very early. The other one is called Tarda. This means that the onset is at older age like in the third decade.
Secondary lymphedema: could be caused from surgery such as removal of lymph nodes for example in mastectomy or lumpectomy. Radiation can also trigger the onset of lymphedema.

Keep an open mind set in approaching this problem will help you manage the disease well. First of all you have to understand that there is no cure to this problem .But the good news is that you can manage the swelling or this can be controlled. Staying on top of keeping this under control at all times are the key.

November 2, 2019

Welcome to Jojo’s Nook

This corner is a variety of words that something to think about or ponder that I would like to share. These could be some adages that sometimes I just write once it crosses my mind. Or when I experience in life and put them into words so that in the future, it helps me get through difficulties and that serve as a reminder that how precious life can be.

Or this corner be a place to share about giving tips of managing the lymphedema. When giving some ideas about lymphedema, it is still an individual’s discretion to seek medical help when suffering from this issue. The intent of this corner is just to give some simple tips in managing the lymphedema.