Vaccine-Induced Lymphoedema: A Clinical Perspective by Christine Talbot, SRN MLD DLT Lymphoedema, Bowen and Deep Oscillation Practitioner
Vaccine-related efficacy and individual issues are personal experiences and opinions, which no doubt will be highly variable. The article, in summary, outlines collective reactions across a broad mix of ages and conditions treated on a one-to-one basis.
Vaccine-Induced Lymphoedema:
The evidence is becoming irrefutable; certain body shapes and sizes have altered beyond measure since receiving the Covid vaccine, Astra Zeneca, Pfizer or the later mix.
The first two vaccine-damaged patients I treated in 2022 had no clinical history or genetic connectivity to lymphoedema. Both presented with significant unilateral leg engorgement following the Astra Zeneca vaccine. One patient was a runner in her forties. The second was older with a history of Multiple Sclerosis and a previous hip replacement on the unaffected limb; her right leg was completely solid and unbendable from the groin.
Others soon followed, presenting with golf ball-sized painful axillae, creating congestion in the upper trunk and arms. There were complaints of enlarged and palpable lymph nodes in the groin areas with associated pain, tinnitus and visual changes, plus deep unresolving pain at the site of injection and a general feeling of utter malaise.
More surprisingly, a patient I had treated for several years as a well-managed lower limb Primary started to complain of relatively severe gastro-intestinal pain with gastric reflux; these symptoms had occurred some hours after his last flu and COVID vaccination given twenty-four hours apart; he had not experienced any gastric related problems before. All manner of blood tests and exploratory procedures were in the main negative with only slight oesophagitis. He was prescribed Omeprazole, but the side effects over time were counterproductive.
Following the double vaccination in November 2022, I noticed a significant change in this man’s overall body shape with more pronounced swelling (puffiness) of the dorsum of the feet, a thickening of the Achilles, the Adductor canals, the right groin, hip areas and abdominal distention. Within three months of the vaccines, most uncharacteristically for a lower limb primary, the left Thenar Eminence and dorsum of the hand were fluid-filled, and both axillae were uncommonly engorged with what I describe as axillary golf balls. In short, over time, the abdomen, mid trunk and upper body presentation became more apparent with further lymphoedema in both upper limbs, across the pectoralis, with possible facial engorgement. There also featured a marked evidential loss of body hair for which tests for testosterone depletion proved negative; it was concluded the loss of body hair was follicular damage from the vaccine-induced lymphoedema.
This gentleman had thorough testing from his GP surgery over two years with a slight anomaly of raised lipid levels; otherwise, everything else was normal. He was referred to St George’s Hospital for Lymphoscintigraphy to discuss options with a possible referral to Oxford to assess the plausibility of Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA). The result of the Lymphoscintigraphy showed only a 0.01% uptake of lymph in the arms where it should be 3%; this had occurred at a microbial level and was probably triggered by the vaccine; therefore, it would be unlikely lymphovascular surgery would be of any benefit in correcting the upper limb damage.
I see other patients with profound changes; some suffer unexplained fatigue, abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits resulting in diverticulitis, issues with gall bladder and liver complaints. I have one young Multiple Sclerosis patient who, prior to the Pfizer vaccine, had a full-time job, was a size eight and led a normal life with only one MS flair-up a year. Now she has multiple flair-ups, is very fatigued, feels unwell a lot of the time, and can only work part-time, so under Health and Safety regulations, she is provided with a seat. Shortly after the vaccine, her body mass increased and solidified to a size fourteen-sixteen. She used to be fit and exercise regularly; now, she faces challenges with her health and has a disabled badge in her late twenties.
Another much older patient seeing me previously for heavy legs was given Astra Zeneca, her body solidified overnight. As a result, she had to make a decision to sell her property abroad. The travel aspect alone had become daunting and difficult, and her mobility was significantly affected.
For these individuals and many others like them, there is a lack of accountability, responsibility, and blame, resulting in no compensation. Any medical defence process would be prohibitively expensive and incredibly stressful, especially when faced with skilled medical defence lawyers committed to upholding 'the State', with their agenda seemingly a foregone conclusion. Compensation for vaccine-related damage is limited to a one-time payment of £120,000, available only for the most severely affected cases."
The future is frightening and the impact from the vaccine will be generational.
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Endnote
It is important to note that the above is based on anecdotal evidence in a small number of cases. Vaccination against contagious viruses has prevented thousands/millions of deaths. Conversely, millions of vaccinated individuals did not experience any lymphatic impairments. Mary Fickling.
Further Reading of Interest
Guidance on Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations for People with Lymphoedema
