Wendy Williams Reveals Effects of Lymphedema: 'I Can Only Feel Maybe 5 Percent of My Feet'

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Wendy Williams is getting real about her health. In new interview with TMZ, Williams got candid about her struggle with lymphedema — a condition that causes swelling in an arm or leg due to a lymphatic system blockage.While Williams is «100 percent retired» from, she did say she's interested in starting a podcast, or even a line of sneakers for those suffering from the effects of lymphedema.«You know I have lymphedema, you know what that is, correct?» Williams asked TMZ's Harvey Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere, during her interview on , to which the pair responded, «No.»«All right, you don't know lymphedema?

All right, I'll show you,» Williams said, reaching down to lift up what appeared to be a very swollen foot as a result of her ongoing battle with the disease. «Ok, lymphedema is this.

Do you see this right here? Look. No, look closely.»«Do you see this?» Williams continued, still holding her foot up for the camera. «It's up and down.

I can only feel maybe five percent of my feet. Do you understand?»The condition is bad enough, Williams said, that it could put her in a wheelchair.«Which means, normally, I would be in a wheelchair,» she shared. «I'm not in a wheelchair.