When asked by TMZ Live hosts how she’s feeling physically at the moment, Wendy Williams responded, “You know what lymphedema is, correct?” Never one to hold back, she lifted her foot up to the camera. Williams said, “Are you ready? Okay, lymphedema is this. Do you see this? Right here? Look.” Pointing to her foot and ankle, Williams explained, “I can only feel maybe 5 percent of my feet. Which means normally I would be in a wheelchair. I’m not in a wheelchair. I stand up.”
According to the Mayo Clinic website, lymphedema is swelling caused by blocked lymph fluid. In severe cases, this can lead to an inability to move the affected area. The Mayo Clinic site also says that the condition is usually caused by cancer treatments, parasites, or, in rare cases, an inherited genetic condition. FYI, it doesn’t look like Williams has cancer, but she has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Graves Disease, according to Good Morning America, which is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid.
TMZ noted that Williams has been seen recently in New York City and appeared to be moving well. “How are you feeling physically,” they asked. Without missing a beat, Williams responded, “Better than you.”
Well, there you have it, folks. Williams may not be at 100%, but she’s still feeling better than we are.
Nicki
