Hot tub?

MsShelly - oh, you're between a rock and a hard place.  We have a hot tub at our mountain cabin so I use it a couple weekends a month.  But, I already have LE so I know what to look for and can take steps to minimize my risk of triggering an LE flare - for instance, before using the hot tub I'll clear the nodes, and after using the hot tub I will do manual lymph drainage and wear compression for a few hours.  My lymphedema therapist isn't happy that I'm using it, but we came to an agreement - water no hotter than 102 and staying in for no longer than 15 minutes. 

As you know, it's a risk to use a hot tub and not advised.  If you do decide to try it, I'd adhere to my therapist's guidelines about temperature and duration.  Also, deep belly breathing can help move lymphatics, so periodically taking a few deep belly breaths before, during and after might minimize your risk.  And maybe it's not something you want to do every day - maybe every other day.  And if you notice swelling or feel any heaviness or other unusual feeling in your arm, respect that feeling and GET OUT. 

Hopefully some of those with more expertise can weigh in on this matter.