Tips for Managing Lymphadema: Find Relief Here!

Several strategies can help manage lymphedema. These include taking a "water pill" like Lasix to help flush fluid out of the body, staying well hydrated, avoiding foods that cause swelling such as those high in salt, not sitting or standing for too long, getting plenty of sleep, and wearing diabetic socks if your feet are swollen. Keeping skin well moisturized and promptly caring for any cuts or scrapes is also important. Some people have found relief through a strict keto diet, juicing fruits and vegetables that lower inflammation and help purge fluid, and cutting down on sodium and limiting fluid intake. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a type of gentle massage that stimulates proximal lymphatic flow, can also be beneficial. Compression wraps and elevating the legs above the heart can help as well.