Hi friends, I get this question all the time, especially in the online forums: Who Can Diagnose me with Lipedema? In a nutshell, diagnosis in the United States is done by these folks: Medical Doctors (MD), Osteopathic Doctors (OD), Nurse Practitioners (NP), and Physician’s Assistants (PA). In some states Naturopathic Doctors may diagnose or prescribeContinue reading “Answer to a Frequently Asked Question: Who Can Diagnose Lipedema?”
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Tirzepatide (aka Mounjaro), approved for Weight Loss under name Zepbound – What are YOUR Thoughts?
I recognize weight loss and diet are sensitive topics in the Lipedema Community. Skip this one if it’s a trigger for you. Also, this isn’t a recommendation for you, so talk with your doctor if you haven’t already. This is just what I’ve learned and where I personally am at this morning. OK, caveats over…Continue reading “Tirzepatide (aka Mounjaro), approved for Weight Loss under name Zepbound – What are YOUR Thoughts?”
LegsLikeMine’s Favorite Things 2023 List Is Here!
2023 was a big year for a lot of us! We want to celebrate this year’s close with friends and family we keep in our heart all year long. We’ve done a lot of looking for things that fit us, and delight us, and have found some gifts for YOU and the people you love!Continue reading “LegsLikeMine’s Favorite Things 2023 List Is Here!”
Lipedema Friendly Outfits: How to Style a Polished Outfit on Days You’re Just Not Feeling It
Hi friends! Today I want to be comfy and I really don’t want to fix my hair. So I thought I’d share with you how I’m throwing an outfit together that feels like pajamas but looks like I meant to do that! I’m basically wearing black compression, a skirt that feels like a t-shirt, andContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits: How to Style a Polished Outfit on Days You’re Just Not Feeling It”
Another Conservative Therapy for Lipedema – Vibration Plates
Hi friends, I’m sitting here at my desk, using my vibration plate under my desk, almost like a footstool. It feels so good, and for me, really helps relieve some pain and pressure I get in my legs when I’m having swelling. Because of where my plate is located, I have lots of opportunities toContinue reading “Another Conservative Therapy for Lipedema – Vibration Plates”
Have you heard of EF02.2? It’s the New ICD-11 Medical Code for “Lipoedema!”
Hi friends, As we all know, many women have challenges and, often years-long delays in getting a lipedema (lipoedema) diagnosis when they visit their personal clinicians. Often, we come armed with brochures, copies of the Standard of Care for Lipedema in the US, and other materials with us (including my first book, Jeans on aContinue reading “Have you heard of EF02.2? It’s the New ICD-11 Medical Code for “Lipoedema!””
I’m Digging into a New Book: Stress Reduction for Lymphedema, by Kathleen Lisson. The Tools Apply to Lipedema Too!
Hi friends! I’m digging into a new book by Kathleen Lisson, CLT called Stress Reduction for Lymphedema. The tools and techniques she teaches us apply to lipedema – stress is SO bad for us and we need to chill out. If you’d like to read along with me while I read it at least twiceContinue reading “I’m Digging into a New Book: Stress Reduction for Lymphedema, by Kathleen Lisson. The Tools Apply to Lipedema Too!”
Introducing you to Another Champion for Lipedema Awareness – Meet Fat Bottom Amy!
Hi friends! I’ve just spent my morning online visiting with the loveliest lipedema patient named Amy, for her YouTube channel. (Be watching her channel for my interview). You can tell just from looking at her YouTube Shorts alone, that she’s hilarious and has a fresh take on lipedema content. If you’re more the listener type,Continue reading “Introducing you to Another Champion for Lipedema Awareness – Meet Fat Bottom Amy!”
Sharing a Quick Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Formal Night
Hi friends! I share so many lipedema friendly outfits, including this month’s silly costume posts that feature compression. But I haven’t really addressed formal night, which is a huge deal to ladies who need to go on a cruise, or are mothers of the bride etc. We want to look amazing, fit in, be comfortable,Continue reading “Sharing a Quick Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Formal Night”
We Need More Medical Professionals Available to Help Us! Do You Know a Therapist (CLT/OT/PT) That Needs to Learn about Lipedema?
Hi friends, I get questions every single week from patients who’ve self-diagnosed, or received a formal diagnosis, yet have no one to treat them because of where they live. There just isn’t a ton of information out in the world…yet, to help people in the medical field help their lipedema patients. This results in what’sContinue reading “We Need More Medical Professionals Available to Help Us! Do You Know a Therapist (CLT/OT/PT) That Needs to Learn about Lipedema?”
