@zeppy I've been dealing with the lymphedema in my legs for a little over 6 years and it's pretty well controlled with compression socks once the initial swelling went down some. Another thing that I've found helps is to raise the foot of my bed slightly which helps the reduce swelling overnight. I have an adjustable bed now that makes it easy but before I just took a bulky blanket and folded it several times and then placed it under the mattress at the bottom of the bed. I haven't tried the lymphatic massage but I'm sure that would help a lot along with the exercises.