{"id":3341,"date":"2023-07-26T16:27:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T16:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legslikemine.com\/?p=3341"},"modified":"2023-07-26T16:27:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T16:27:47","slug":"understanding-comorbidities-associated-with-lipedema-beyond-the-swelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legslikemine.com\/2023\/07\/26\/understanding-comorbidities-associated-with-lipedema-beyond-the-swelling\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Comorbidities Associated with Lipedema: Beyond the Swelling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi friends!\u00a0 I see so many posts on the forums that start like this…”anyone else out there also have POTS, HEDS, MCAS…?”\u00a0 A lot of times this will trigger multiple responses from ladies who have more than one thing going on, with lipedema being our overlap.\u00a0 So I thought I’d put together some information to use as an FAQ for ladies who are just seeing the connection of comorbidities.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Let’s start with the basics.\u00a0 What is lipedema?<\/p>\n

Lipedema is a chronic and often underdiagnosed condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fat primarily in the hips, thighs, and lower legs. Although it mainly affects women, men can also develop lipedema – yep! One aspect that makes this condition complex is its association with comorbidities, which are additional health conditions that can coexist with lipedema.<\/p>\n

For more information on my personal lipedema journey and the journeys of several other women with lipeema, grab a copy of my first book, Jeans on a Beach Day.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n