No one knows how or why aI got lymphedema which started in both feet, legs and thighs. I have been treating it for about 4 years. I got muscle cramps in hamstrings, abductors and adductors I believe from taking statins. I wonder if statins caused my lymphedema? I gained weight and lots if lymphedema fluid in feet, calves, legs and thighs. I also now have some lymphedema in my arms. I am now on GLP-1 meds.
The compression velcro Ready Wrap by L&R and Tactile Compression pump have helped reduce inches. My size 6 feet had become size 9 from lymphedema fluid.
I do have lymphedema also in midriff area. I believe the Flexitallic Tactile pump helps.
I di have compression shorts and need to use but find difficult to use since not easy to use if need to go to the bathroom.
I find it difficult to use the thigh wraps as they fall down when walking.
I also go to a lymphedema massage therapist to get out the painful "knots". I also go to physical therapy.
I also have cluneal neuralgia in buttocks and get cortisone shots.
I still get severe cramps in hamstrings, adductors and or abductors if I sit for more than a half hour without getting up.
I have been off statins for about 3 years.
I was first told that I gained weight from eating morecand exercising less because not as active. None if this was true and I was finally diagnosed with lymphedema in both feet, legs and thighs! After being diagnosed with lymphedema, and confirmed that my venous insufficiency in legs was mild, I did the KETO diet for a short time and started GLP-1 meds and am now on 10mg of Zepbound . I have gone gluten free and eat very little sugar and very little artificial sweetners I lost about 70 lbs on the GLP -1 meds over a 3 year period. I want to lose 40 more.
I still get thigh cramps and my muscles,are much stronger due to physical therapy. I am also going to do exercises in the pool at Ome Lifefitness. I also have a personal trainer for Stretch and Recovery which helps my muscles.