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Can Lymphedema Affect Feet?

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I have lymphedema in my left arm and hand. The other day I was shopping for some shoes and noticed while trying different ones on that my left foot was swollen. I have never had my foot swell and was wondering if the lymphedema can affect other limbs?

February 22, 2017
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A MyBCTeam Member

You can get Lymohedemia in any part of your body but with breast cancer it is usually in your arms. I would call your doctor just to get it checked out. Many years ago I got foot and ankle swelling and it was due to a statin medication I was on.

February 23, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

I have it in both arms and trunk due to my bilateral mastectomy. Like Jwags says, it can go anywhere. Please ask doc to get you into a physical therapist that has additional certification with breast cancer massage and they will know about this and can help you handle it safely.

March 18, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Defintely, my feet swell frequently to the point they burn. Strange, if I'm walking a lot, getting those steps in, I'm fine, but when I'm idle or standing up on them, I find I have more pain. My lymphodema is in my right arm, but the swelling is in both feet, especially around the ankles.

February 22, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Elevate them defintely and sometimes a little cool compress helps.

February 22, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you for the information. Is there anything you do to help the swelling go away in the feet? Elevate them?

February 22, 2017

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