Lymphedema

People with lymphedema are supposed to be super careful with the affected limb. In my case that would be my left arm and hand. 

The RULES😁

-no needles or blood pressure cuffs

-avoid cuts, scratches, insect bites

-don't pick cuticles (I do pick mine. Trying to stop...)

-no hot tubs

So knowing all of this I innocently asked my therapist what kind of sleeve I should wear when I'm out hiking in the woods. You know, with all the bugs and branches and thorns. I didn't want to ruin a $90 sleeve every time. She laughed and said "Well, you're not supposed to be out there getting scratched up!" Oh, right...She suggested wearing a long sleeved wicking shirt over my compression sleeve.