Pelvic surgery with primary lymphedema
Hi all, I have fibroids and I think they are making my lymphedema worse. I'm pretty sure I'm going to need a hysterectomy for one large fibroid in particular. But I am concerned because I have primary lymphedema which mainly affects my left foot/ankle.
I do think the fibroids in general are making my swelling worse, but it's more generalised swelling rather than the pitting edema I have in my foot, if that makes sense.
I wondered if anyone with primary or secondary lymphedema has had a hysterectomy and whether they found that made their lymphedema worsen or their swelling improve - maybe that's a long shot!
Or if you've had any pelvic or abdominal surgery, did you find it caused any problems with lymph vessels or healing time? Any advice you can give would be great. Thanks.