CAPILLARY leak Syndrome SCLS
Publié : 10 janv. 2026 20:48
I am a 46-year-old woman residing in Thessaloniki, Greece, diagnosed with Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome (SCLS), a rare, chronic, and potentially life-threatening systemic disease characterized by severe vascular hyperpermeability, intravascular fluid leakage, functional hypovolemia, and hemodynamic instability.
Despite continuous medical follow-up, my disease demonstrates a relapsing and progressive course, with recurrent episodes that significantly compromise my physical condition and progressively exhaust my body.
I have undergone multiple therapeutic interventions without clinical success, including:
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG / gamma globulin)
Dexamethasone
Bevacizumab (Avastin)
Unfortunately, these treatments have failed to control disease activity or prevent relapses.
The ongoing instability of my condition places me at constant risk of severe complications, including circulatory collapse, organ hypoperfusion, and potentially fatal outcomes if not managed with highly specialized and individualized care. The rarity of SCLS and the limited clinical experience with this condition significantly increase the risk of inadequate or harmful management.
In addition, I must emphasize that I do not have health insurance, which severely limits my access to specialized care and advanced therapeutic options, despite the life-threatening nature of my condition.
For these reasons, I am formally requesting urgent medical assistance and specialized support. My condition continues to relapse, leading to progressive physical deterioration and exhaustion. I am seeking expert evaluation, guidance, and access to appropriate care from clinicians or institutions experienced in the management of rare systemic vascular disorders.
Any form of medical support, referral, or intervention could be critical for my survival and quality of life.
For months, I tried repeatedly to establish contact with Professor Amoura. Unfortunately, communication was impossible due to the language barrier: I do not speak French, and no one at La Pitié-Salpêtrière was able to communicate in English. Through eurodis.org, I was finally helped to identify the appropriate specialists there, and eventually I managed to send my complete medical file. Despite this, I never received any response.
Over the past three years, my condition has severely deteriorated. My weight increased from 63 kg to 102 kg during a major relapse. I have sustained spinal injuries, and my heart is now significantly weakened. I have suffered pulmonary edema, pericarditis, and pulmonary atelectasis. In addition, long-term high-dose dexamethasone treatment caused iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome.
At this stage, my physical and emotional reserves are diminishing. I am exhausted from continuous relapses and from the ongoing struggle to find appropriate medical care for such a rare and life-threatening condition.
Despite continuous medical follow-up, my disease demonstrates a relapsing and progressive course, with recurrent episodes that significantly compromise my physical condition and progressively exhaust my body.
I have undergone multiple therapeutic interventions without clinical success, including:
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG / gamma globulin)
Dexamethasone
Bevacizumab (Avastin)
Unfortunately, these treatments have failed to control disease activity or prevent relapses.
The ongoing instability of my condition places me at constant risk of severe complications, including circulatory collapse, organ hypoperfusion, and potentially fatal outcomes if not managed with highly specialized and individualized care. The rarity of SCLS and the limited clinical experience with this condition significantly increase the risk of inadequate or harmful management.
In addition, I must emphasize that I do not have health insurance, which severely limits my access to specialized care and advanced therapeutic options, despite the life-threatening nature of my condition.
For these reasons, I am formally requesting urgent medical assistance and specialized support. My condition continues to relapse, leading to progressive physical deterioration and exhaustion. I am seeking expert evaluation, guidance, and access to appropriate care from clinicians or institutions experienced in the management of rare systemic vascular disorders.
Any form of medical support, referral, or intervention could be critical for my survival and quality of life.
For months, I tried repeatedly to establish contact with Professor Amoura. Unfortunately, communication was impossible due to the language barrier: I do not speak French, and no one at La Pitié-Salpêtrière was able to communicate in English. Through eurodis.org, I was finally helped to identify the appropriate specialists there, and eventually I managed to send my complete medical file. Despite this, I never received any response.
Over the past three years, my condition has severely deteriorated. My weight increased from 63 kg to 102 kg during a major relapse. I have sustained spinal injuries, and my heart is now significantly weakened. I have suffered pulmonary edema, pericarditis, and pulmonary atelectasis. In addition, long-term high-dose dexamethasone treatment caused iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome.
At this stage, my physical and emotional reserves are diminishing. I am exhausted from continuous relapses and from the ongoing struggle to find appropriate medical care for such a rare and life-threatening condition.