Author: LegsLikeMine

Stylish Shoes That Care: Embracing Fashion with Comfort and ConfidenceStylish Shoes That Care: Embracing Fashion with Comfort and Confidence

Hi friends! I’m so incredibly happy to finally release the first styles in the Legs Like Mine footwear collection.  We have designed a lovely mix of made to measure styles,

Comfort Meets Style: How LegLikeMine Slingback Loafers Redefine Footwear for Women with LipedemaComfort Meets Style: How LegLikeMine Slingback Loafers Redefine Footwear for Women with Lipedema

✨ Step into comfort and style with our LegLikeMine Slingback Loafers!   These beauties are a game-changer for all the queens out there living with lipedema. We’ve got your back

Manual Lymphatic Drainage – Where do YOU MLD?Manual Lymphatic Drainage – Where do YOU MLD?

Hi friends!   I was just thinking about MLD this morning while I was in the bathtub and I began to wonder if I’ve shared info on this for my

Understanding Lipedema: It’s Not Just ObesityUnderstanding Lipedema: It’s Not Just Obesity

Hi Friends! Today I want to talk about the difference between obesity and lipedema.  I recently was applying for a grant to raise lipedema awareness and was (initially) told that

LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly Shoes – Getting to the FUN Part Now!LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly Shoes – Getting to the FUN Part Now!

Well hi friends! Here’s a little update on the shoe making progress.  The LegsLikeMine team has been working for two years now to build up to this point.  Some of

Update in my Own Lipedema Journey, Age 51, 3 years post op from 3 surgeriesUpdate in my Own Lipedema Journey, Age 51, 3 years post op from 3 surgeries

Hi friends, When I started this site, I promised to share the good, the bad and the ugly because the whole point of it is to help others know what

New Study Highlights the Importance of Exercise in Managing LipedemaNew Study Highlights the Importance of Exercise in Managing Lipedema

Hi friends! I watch a site called PubMed regularly for any new information coming out about lipedema.  I noticed this and thought it was worth sharing.  If you’ve followed me

Navigating Self-Image with Lipedema: Finding Joy in Photos Despite ChallengesNavigating Self-Image with Lipedema: Finding Joy in Photos Despite Challenges

Hi friends! My husband and I recently took an impromptu trip to a local museum he’d never visited and we had such a good time.  When we got home, I

The Critical Need for an ICD Code for LipedemaThe Critical Need for an ICD Code for Lipedema

Hi friends! Lipedema, a chronic and progressive condition affecting mostly women, has long been misunderstood and misdiagnosed. One major reason for this is the lack of a specific International Classification

LipQoL: Your Voice, Your Story – How This New Survey is Empowering Lipedema WarriorsLipQoL: Your Voice, Your Story – How This New Survey is Empowering Lipedema Warriors

Hey there, Lipedema Warriors! Today, I want to chat with you about something super important – tools like quality of life surveys, and specifically, a new one called the LipQoL