Dear Esteemed Deans, As leaders in shaping the future of healthcare, you hold the power to transform the lives of millions of women worldwide who are silently suffering from a
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Staying Stable: Strategies for Hypermobile Knee Health (Hypermobility is often seen with lipedema.)Staying Stable: Strategies for Hypermobile Knee Health (Hypermobility is often seen with lipedema.)
Hi friends! Many women with lipedema also have joint hypermobility, and I am one of them. In fact, my knee hypermobility worsened after undergoing lipedema surgery to remove significant fat

FAQ Answer – Compression 101: The Importance of Wearing Compression for LipedemaFAQ Answer – Compression 101: The Importance of Wearing Compression for Lipedema
Hi friends! As someone who has been living with lipedema for years and advocating for better awareness and understanding of this condition, I can’t stress enough the importance of wearing

The Elephant in the Room: Addressing the Truth about Swelling in Lipedema. Oh Hell No They Didn’t.The Elephant in the Room: Addressing the Truth about Swelling in Lipedema. Oh Hell No They Didn’t.
Hey there, my dear friends and fellow lipedema warriors! Please share this post far and wide in the community right now. I hope this finds you all doing as well

Dr. David Amron’s Groundbreaking Book Empowers Patients and Medical Professionals – It’s a BIG Deal.Dr. David Amron’s Groundbreaking Book Empowers Patients and Medical Professionals – It’s a BIG Deal.
Hi friends, As I prepare for Lipedema Awareness month, which starts in just a few days now, I continue to put more foundational information out there. This year, my focus

Sunday Thoughts. Finding Gratitude in Lipedema: The Strength of the CommunitySunday Thoughts. Finding Gratitude in Lipedema: The Strength of the Community
Hi friends! As I continue to prepare for Lipedema Awareness month, I’m really excited to see what the other ladies in the Lipedema Community have up their sleeves to spread

Dismissing Known Lipedema Symptoms as Obesity Violates the Hippocratic OathDismissing Known Lipedema Symptoms as Obesity Violates the Hippocratic Oath
Hi friends, this post is intended to share with physicians and healthcare providers, whom you’ve worked with to get a lipedema diagnosis, and have been ignored or gaslighted, despite providing

The Power of Advocacy: Uplifting the Lipedema CommunityThe Power of Advocacy: Uplifting the Lipedema Community
Hi friends! As you can tell, I’m gearing up for Lipedema Awareness Month, and I encourage you…ask you, to participate using your skills, interests, and reach. As someone living with

Lipedema 101: What is Lipedema?Lipedema 101: What is Lipedema?
Hi friends, With our condition affecting around 11% of women, the chances are you know someone who has lipedema. It might be your mom, sister, daughter, a patient or a

Let’s (ALL) Get Loud for Lipedema Awareness Month!Let’s (ALL) Get Loud for Lipedema Awareness Month!
Hi friends! Can you believe June is just around the corner? You know what that means – it’s time to get ready for Lipedema Awareness Month! I’ve been planning a