Welcome to the new area of our website where I will be posting regular updates on Lymphoedema Ireland's activities, our campaign for better services and other snippets that may be of interest to people living with lymphoedema.
I hope that you are all taking care of yourselves and your lymphoedema this summer. The hot weather, increased number of biting and stinging insects, and many other factors can go into making summer a bit of a nightmare for people with lymphoedema. If you are like me, you'll also be annoyed about the lack of summer clothes and shoes that you can wear! That said, there are things that we can do to avoid our swelling getting worse and protect ourselves against infections. I came across this useful document online. It is produced by the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) in the UK and it offers advice for people holidaying and travelling with lymphoedema. Many of you may find it useful.
Holidays and Travel for people with Lymphoedema (LSN advice leaflet 2012)
I'll post a new entry soon updating you on our campaign for better services and correspondence we have had recently with the Minister for Health.
Take care,
Nina
I hope that you are all taking care of yourselves and your lymphoedema this summer. The hot weather, increased number of biting and stinging insects, and many other factors can go into making summer a bit of a nightmare for people with lymphoedema. If you are like me, you'll also be annoyed about the lack of summer clothes and shoes that you can wear! That said, there are things that we can do to avoid our swelling getting worse and protect ourselves against infections. I came across this useful document online. It is produced by the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) in the UK and it offers advice for people holidaying and travelling with lymphoedema. Many of you may find it useful.
Holidays and Travel for people with Lymphoedema (LSN advice leaflet 2012)
I'll post a new entry soon updating you on our campaign for better services and correspondence we have had recently with the Minister for Health.
Take care,
Nina