I have memories of going shoe shopping with my mom, who was relatively thin but had Lipedema and didn’t know it. So many times she’d try on boots and end up getting mad and throwing them down when the boots wouldn’t zip. Over the years, we’ve stumbled on a few pair that fit – theyContinue reading “All I Really Want is Boots that Fit (OK, and for my legs not to hurt)”
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All About Manual Lymphatic Drainage: My Story and Perspective
As I go through the journey of trying to keep a normal and active life, I’ve learned there are a few things we should be doing to maintain our legs. My doctor says compression is key. Another thing we can be doing is ensuring the lymph in our systems is able to flow freely. UsingContinue reading “All About Manual Lymphatic Drainage: My Story and Perspective”
Who is LegsLikeMine and Why Are We Here?
Who owns LegsLikeMine? Susan O’Hara, from Yukon, Oklahoma in the USA owns and runs LegsLikeMine. Susan has had lipedema for years, starting with the birth of her first child in 2001 and the condition has progressed through various hormonal changes, stress. Unfortunately, as many women who have this condition also experience, Susan did not knowContinue reading “Who is LegsLikeMine and Why Are We Here?”
Hello! Do you have Legs Like Mine?
Are you a woman with legs that you may describe as “Tree Trunks?” Have you hidden your large legs for a long time, tried all kinds of diets and even bariatric surgery but just can’t lose weight in your legs? Are you bigger on the bottom than on the top? You may be like 11%Continue reading “Hello! Do you have Legs Like Mine?”
