have friend with lymphadema in both legs and top of arms will not operate just been told to take painkillers?

Question

any support groups to help her what is outlook she can walk few yards with 2 sticks

Answer 1

Surgery is not curative in lymphedema but rather will be possibly done for palliation.Wearing support stockings, losing some weight,and conservative medical treatment will be among the priorities.

There are support groups available in diferent locations so finding one nearby wouldn't be that difficult.

Anyway,try these links:
http://www.mainelymphnet.org/
http://www.uklymph.com/eklsg/eklsg.php
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLLymphedema2/