Hi friends! Lipedema can be a thief. It can steal your mobility, your energy, and sometimes, it can even steal your career. For many women, the relentless pain, fatigue and discomfort associated with lipedema make traditional (and stressful) work environments unbearable, forcing early retirement. But what if there was a way to reclaim your professionalContinue reading “Did you Retire Early due to Lipedema, mobility, fatigue? Remote Work Can Reopen the Door”
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Blooming Where You’re Planted: Making the Most of Life When Bedbound
Hi friends! We have so many women in our community who are in later stage four of lipedema and mobility has become so difficult. In fact, one study shows that 63% of women with lipedema have some form of mobility issue. I have an impossible soft spot for our stage IV ladies who are oftentimesContinue reading “Blooming Where You’re Planted: Making the Most of Life When Bedbound”
When You’re Looking for Help with Lipedema Support, Check for the Word Lymphedema as Well: Here’s a Book That Might Help
Hi Friends! Many of you know, I’m fortunate enough to participate in the Lipedema Education Group meetings. This group’s mission is to, “develop and share lipedema, lymphedema, and Dercum’s Disease care guidelines for medical professionals, people with these conditions, and caregivers.” As I sit in on these meetings, I realize that many of the professionalsContinue reading “When You’re Looking for Help with Lipedema Support, Check for the Word Lymphedema as Well: Here’s a Book That Might Help”
Where’s Lorna, the Lovely Lipedema Lady from the BBC Documentary?
One of the first documentaries I saw about lipedema was Lorna’s Story. I really related to it. It’s an hour worth watching. Also, does anyone know Lorna and how’s she doing? If you know her, have her update us!
