Lymphedema Affects More Than Just the Body | Lymphedema & Mental Health
- Jeffrey H. Miller, M.D.
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 2
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves that lymphedema affects more than just physical health.
If you or someone you love is living with lymphedema, you already know it’s not just about swelling or discomfort. The emotional impact can be just as heavy. Feelings of depression, anxiety, frustration, or helplessness are common.
You are not alone. Many patients have shared that they wish others understood how lymphedema affects their confidence, mood, and daily life—not just their body.
Learn from Other Patients
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You Deserve Support When Dealing with Lymphedema & Mental Health
If you’re living with lymphedema, we want you to know:
Your feelings are valid.
You deserve both physical and emotional care.
Together, we can help you get back to the everyday joys you love.
Thank you to everyone—family, friends, and healthcare providers—who support patients living with lymphedema. By working together, we can lift not just the physical burden, but the emotional one too.
Take the Next Step Toward Healthier Legs and a Better Life
If you're living with lymphedema and mental health distress—or you have restlessness, heaviness, aching, swelling, throbbing, or itchiness in your legs—give us a call at 877-432-2184.
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