There are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., and one in five of those will be diagnosed with lymphedema, a painful swelling, usually in one or both arms.

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 ...

Swollen legs and feet can indicate underlying health problems. Chronic Vein Insufficiency and Deep Vein Thrombosis are ...

People often describe to me a feeling of “heaviness” in their leg when they are experiencing a sciatic episode. Sciatic pain can also come on 24 to 72 hours after exercising or activity.

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 ...

Intermittent leg pain may worsen with pressure and may accompany a numb, tingling sensation. Sharp, shooting pain can occur anywhere in one or both legs, and it may move up or down the leg.

The result: pain in the back, buttocks or legs. In fact, Dr. Prather says up to 25% of this type of pain is incorrectly categorized as spinal or back muscle pain, so it’s improperly treated. Dr.

If you suffer from lymphedema, you should get your shot in your arm that is not swollen. If both arms are swollen, a lymphedema therapist recommends getting your shot in your leg.