I get asked all the time… how do I know if my lymph isn’t draining? Here is part ONE of symptoms that can be associated with a congested or stagnant lymphatic system. 1) waking up between 3-5am (hour of the lung and lymph) 2) Do you have swollen hands, arms, feet, ankles, legs. If you are retaining fluid you aren’t draining 3) Swollen or enlarged nodes (including tonsils). They might also be hard. Note if you have had your tonsils removed your lymphatic system is very likely going to have draina