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    I have been having swelling in my lower legs,ankles and feet.I can only walk a few yards and my legs

    Becky
    07/18/08
    Becky
    Topics:Treatment

    get so weak I have to stop to rest, also me being short of breath I have to rest longer. This has really became a problem in the last few weeks. Becky in South Carolina

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    SUSIE WEBSTER
    Friday, July 18, 2008
    SUSIE WEBSTER

    LYMPHEDEMA IS CAUSED BY THIS.  MY HUSBAND HAS IT IN HIS LEGS FEET AND ANKLES.  YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH A LYMPHEDEMA SPECIALIST.

    SUSIE

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