Lymphedema Tips

I do also have that tingling sensation, mostly located in the upper arm and to the back. I also agree it is enhanced when I'm swollen, even if at first look it may not appear by much. I was told to exercise my arms with light weight would help build muscles and provide natural draining. I must say that since I included a more structured program, my Lymphedema is mostly under control and the tingling is less frequent. It just feels strange to have the tingling while at the same time if I scratch at my upper arm, I almost feel nothing, like still under local anesthesia.

Mary Yes, I have. When this happens, I'm generally more likely swollen or "full " at that time. The best way I find relief from this is to lightly use a netted bath sponge that's on a long handle and gently massage -starting from my hand working my way up my arm, then over to the center of my chest. Once I'm finished with that, I put my compression sleeve/glove on for full relief. Unfortunately, pain meds don't help with this type of pain.