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@bocabird I have the same thing. It limits trying to move. I had bad knees prior to the cancer and was considering knee replacement. But the cancer showed up. That had to come first. After I had my surgery my legs and ankles were very swollen and the surgeon said he thought it was from my knees. I was ready for knee injections so went a head with that. Hoping that I could get it under control. It was not my knees and the swelling got so bad I can't wear my shoes. At the end of the day I can hardly walk, did the same went to the venous surgeon and trying the compression stockings no luck actually worse. Going for another follow up in three weeks. This has been more debilitating than any of the surgery which went perfectly. They want you to walk and keep moving but it is impossible. I used to get 15000/20000 steps a day and now I barely make 5000. Keep posting so I can see if your doctor has a solution. Prayers and good luck. I am thankful no cancer above all but this is a hard thing to deal with.

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@greatgrandma2025 I exercise vigorously about 12 hours a week. I really believe vigorous exercise helps the circulation and gets rid of inflammatory garbage. I am going through some stress now(my 85 year old partner has dementia alzeimers which I believe contributes to the swelling and stress) I think the compression garments help with the swelling- I use them when I exercise and the swelling actually goes down. I meet with the vascular dr. in two weeks (third one) about the venous insufficiency. I think also the lymphedema is hereditary as well. My lymphedema therapists are wonderful. I live in South Florida.