Co-morbidity issues

hugh

I have been diagnosed with idiopathic lymphoedema of the right leg-2016 and I have also been diagnosed (December 2022)with moderate osteoarthritis of lower spine and both hips-and chronic cardiac condition (two heart attacks 2002 and 2011). Are these capable f being linked?I find it difficult to get satisfactory advice from NHS professionals who are only concerned with single issues. Holistic understanding?

Ellen

Hi @hugh

Many of our members do have comorbidities that is definite.

This is not something we as moderators would be able to answer having no medical training. However I wondered whether you have read any posts by @Jewels1973 who also has lymphoedema as well as arthritis.

Also the very last post by @jamieA in this thread might also strike a chord with you:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/62015/in-a-perfect-world-we-would-have

Best wishes

Ellen.