You may suspect lymphedema if one or more of the following signs appear:

• Feeling of heaviness, tingling or “mini electric shocks” in the limb at risk
• Hardening or thickening of the skin, or skin that marks easily when pressure is applied
• Clothing or jewelry that suddenly feels too tight
• Loss of flexibility in the arm, leg or neck at risk
• Sudden or gradual swelling
• Swelling that is more pronounced in hot, humid weather or after exertion
• Diffuse, acute or searing pain
• Redness, rash, itching, heat, infection of the area at risk – with or without fever and chills
• The appearance of wounds that do not heal

Don’t ignore these symptoms. Consult a health professional.