Thank you, yes she is aware of all those things, we believe the damage was done by smoking although she hasnt smoked for nearly five years now, too late i guess.
She is so distressed which in turn distresses me, she is on blood thinners and waiting to see a vascular consultant. She is currently trying to find a job but with the pain she is in it is making it very difficultfor her as she can only do an unskilled job which means usually standing for periods of time which affects her legs, especially the right one as she has no pulse in that one at all!!! She is currently claiming JSA and doing 6 hours a week with an agency in a factory setting which she can just about survive. I worry about her so much, we are so close and the thought of anything major happening to her fills me with despair.