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 compression garments. Compression therapy is a crucial part of managing lipedema and can provide significant relief from the painful symptoms associated with this chronic condition.Continue reading “FAQ Answer – Compression 101: The Importance of Wearing Compression for Lipedema”
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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 as possible, given the challenges we face with this condition. Today, I want to address something that has been weighing heavily on my mind lately.Continue reading “The Elephant in the Room: Addressing the Truth about Swelling in Lipedema. Oh Hell No They Didn’t.”
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 is going to be on educating the medical community, because I feel there are SO many women, now working to educate inside the community itself,Continue reading “Dr. David Amron’s Groundbreaking Book Empowers Patients and Medical Professionals – It’s a BIG Deal.”
Sunday 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 awareness. And I can’t help but feel a profound sense of appreciation for the incredible individuals I’ve had the privilege of meeting because of lipedema.Continue reading “Sunday Thoughts. Finding Gratitude in Lipedema: The Strength of the Community”
Dismissing 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 resources such as the Clinician’s Guide to Lipedema from the Lipedema Foundation. Best of luck to you! Remember if you aren’t being listened to especiallyContinue reading “Dismissing Known Lipedema Symptoms as Obesity Violates the Hippocratic Oath”
The 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, I know firsthand the challenges this chronic condition can bring. The physical and emotional impacts can be overwhelming, but there is strength in numbers.Continue reading “The Power of Advocacy: Uplifting the Lipedema Community”
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 friend. Have you ever seen someone with large, protruding areas of fat on their legs or arms that seems disproportionate to the rest of theirContinue reading “Lipedema 101: What is Lipedema?”
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 new campaign that focuses this year on sharing information outside of our circle, in a BIG, TREMENDOUS, RIDICULOUS way. I can’t wait to share itContinue reading “Let’s (ALL) Get Loud for Lipedema Awareness Month!”
If You Have “Hard” Areas in your Lipedema Tissue, it could be Fibrosis – Ways to, At Least, Fight the Battle
Hi friends! Let’s talk about fibrosis. We don’t talk about it enough and its a pretty big, actually MAJOR issue for women with lipedema. This is an area where I’m still learning so I highly advise consulting your certified lymphedema therapist or PT for assistance. And if you look at my picture below, you’ll seeContinue reading “If You Have “Hard” Areas in your Lipedema Tissue, it could be Fibrosis – Ways to, At Least, Fight the Battle”
SURPRISE! All of My Lipedema Books are FREE on Kindle April 18-22 to Celebrate FDRS – GO GET EM!
Hi friends! I’ll be attending Fat Disorders Resource Society again this year. And for the second year in a row, to celebrate this important event, I’m giving ALL of my lipedema books away for free on Kindle! This is from April 18-22 only (probably starting at midnight Central time!) FDRS is such an important eventContinue reading “SURPRISE! All of My Lipedema Books are FREE on Kindle April 18-22 to Celebrate FDRS – GO GET EM!”
