Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid under your skin. It affects your arms or legs. Find out why it happens and what the treatment is.

“So the [advice about] don't push, don't pull, don't lift, don't carry, has also been a myth, that if you don't do that stuff, it's going to protect you, and we've now actually learned that for people ...

Massage, compression, exercise to ease lymphedema symptoms. Updated: Nov. 12, 2009, 3:19 p.m. ... “If the fluid gets stuck in the arm or leg, all of that junk is in there.

Lymphedema most commonly affects one or both of the arms or legs. There is no cure, but it can be controlled. Here, learn about the best methods of management, including exercises.

ALTON OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema in both legs, and I’m undergoing drainage every day for two hours for the next two weeks. They wrap my legs with four to five different wraps and lightly ...

Geter was born with lymphedema in her left leg, which she says caused it to eventually swell to 100 pounds. “When I’m out in public, people stare at me. There’s a lot of pointing — and I ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have lymphedema in both legs, and I’m undergoing drainage every day for two hours for the next two weeks.They wrap my legs with four to five different wraps and lightly massage ...