Whilst going through all the tests and seeing different specialists I have also been diagnosed with four limb Lymphedema.
Lymphedema is an illness were your lymphatic system is damaged and doesnt drain away fluid properly resulting in swollen areas of the body most commonly the legs. Compression garments help the flow of lymph fluid this alongside special exercises will hopefully reduce my swelling.
This week I have been to Kendal Lymphology Centre to try out my new made to measure compression stockings they are a bit like flight socks or compression socks you wear in hospital but alot harder to get on! The photo below shows all the bits and bobs which help you with your morning battle of dressing! This includes an applicator to get the stockings onto your foot and special rubber gloves to help iron out any cutting off your circulation type wrinkles.
It has been a struggle so far but i am sure it will get easier with practice, you wear these stockings daily, mine are full length but they do come in different lengths depending on what your swelling is like.
You can also get arm stockings, I am leaving them for now as I am already at the height of fashion with my new stockings!
