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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The 2023 Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference Did Not Disappoint – A Recap
Hi Friends! I’ve just returned from my second FDRS conference. This one was in Atlanta and had numerous patients, therapists, surgeons, clinicians and vendors in attendance. It’s a great event to learn about all the new research initiatives and outcomes related to fat disorders, of which lipedema is the largest group represented at the conference.Continue reading “The 2023 Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference Did Not Disappoint – A Recap”
Celebrating the Medical Professionals Who are Dedicated to Making Lipedema Patient Lives Better
Hi friends, If you follow many of the facebook support groups for women with lipedema, you’ve probably seen a new movement in our ranks: We are doing writing campaigns to educate doctors and clinicians who have not responded well to our requests to diagnose or discuss lipedema. In the first weeks alone, I completely depletedContinue reading “Celebrating the Medical Professionals Who are Dedicated to Making Lipedema Patient Lives Better”
