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My arms are stiff. could this be due to my lymphedema?
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Yes: If you have been diagnosed with lymphedema than it may explain why your arms feel stiff. However, there are other causes of arm stiffness. Your pcp can determine this by examining you.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Yes : If your arms are swollen and heavy this could happen.
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