The affected limbs may also feel heavy, tight and/or achy. Some people say they can actually feel the fluid flowing under their skin to the limb(s) when the swelling starts to occur.
There are 3 stages of lymphedema:
Stage 1: The limb usually starts off a normal size in the morning but swells during the day.
Stage 2: The swelling becomes irreversible but the skin still has a spongy feel to it.
Stage 3: Still irreversible but now the affected area starts to harden.
Lymphedema should be treated with manual drainage massage, wrapping and compression garments. If this is happening to you, please talk to your doctor but for now you can follow this link for more detailed information:
And now for a little humor about swelling. (You didn't think Louise was going to let it just be about the dry, boring facts, did you?)
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