Guest guest Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 <<Are there any signs of vascular disease eg scaly skin around the ankle?>> My husband has had vascular problems for years and yes the above is absolutely symptomatic of that. His medical problems alone have kept two doctors in clover! The afflicted vein was eventually cut out and now there is a huge dent in his leg. He is still vastly overweight and will sleep throughout the day if left to his own devices. After my last bout of research, I tend to think he's an undetected thyroid case. He cannot lose weight despite all efforts. I am in the process of putting him on a high iodine and selenium diet. I hope that may work. All he has energy for is to press the button on the TV remote control. Margaret, Keep looking at the thyroid because I think that may be key in your case. If I can dig it up, I have a good study on how low free T3 is directly related to clogging of the arteries and a few other vascular problems. mcollins2001uk schrieb: > > bb, > You can in certain circumstances get them treated on the NHS. Perhaps > there are NICE criteria, which you could mug up on and then say the > right things when you see the doc. it's easy to omit relevant > information if you don't know it's relevant! I have one leg that > hurts pretty constantly, and Henry loves to kick it (sensory seeking, > not aware he's injuring me). I'm waiting for it to get worse before > asking for help. Are there any signs of vascular disease eg scaly > skin around the ankle? > Margaret > > > > > > Hi, i suppose years of hanging round the house (cause my boy would > run > > away if i went out) smoking due to stress and basically not taking > care > > of myself, has resulted in the most revolting varicose veins (runs > in > > the family.) > > > > today, following a pretty bad chest infection, my leg hurts really > bad > > from one in particular. been researching how to get rid of them - > can > > get them removed (privately) costing about 2 grand a leg. > > > > any one got ideas about how to help? > > > > I cant walk without it burning - tried horse chestnut but didnt do > much. > > > > thanks > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.23 - Release Date: 11/02/2009 00:00 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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