Hey there, lovely ladies! If you’ve recently been diagnosed with lipedema, those first few days and weeks can feel like a whirlwind of emotions. Trust me, I’ve been there myself and the shock and sadness can be overwhelming at times. The Long Road to Answers For so many of us, getting that lipedemaContinue reading “When Lipedema Leaves You Feeling Lost”
Tag Archives: Diagnosis
Answer to a Frequently Asked Question: Who Can Diagnose Lipedema?
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?”
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!””
Announcing! Girl Scout Badge for Lipedema and Lymphedema Awareness Available Now!
LegsLikeMine has published a badge program for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors to raise awareness of Lipedema and Lymphedema! Girl Scouts is the largest organization for women in the world, with a reach to millions of future medical professionals, scientists, patients and their friends and family. I hope you enjoy the badge program andContinue reading “Announcing! Girl Scout Badge for Lipedema and Lymphedema Awareness Available Now!”
Sharing: The Diagnosis and Treatment Codes for My Lipedema Reduction Plan
I get asked this question daily: Can you please share the diagnosis codes and treatment codes for your disease so I can share them with my medical provider? Why yes, yes I can! Note, I’m not a doctor and this is what was provided to me for my specific case and condition. It’s what wentContinue reading “Sharing: The Diagnosis and Treatment Codes for My Lipedema Reduction Plan”
I Don’t Want Lipedema to Take Over my Whole Life!
I think I’m going through all the stages of grief that anyone would feel when they finally get a diagnosis of something like lipedema. I’ve had it for years, it’s getting worse, I’ve never known what it was, and now I know. And the conservative treatments can take over my life if I let it:Continue reading “I Don’t Want Lipedema to Take Over my Whole Life!”
