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Conservative Treatments for Lipedema: A PT's Guide to Compression, Exercise, and More Get relief from lipedema symptoms with conservative treatments like compression, MLD, vibration therapy, aquatic exercise and more. PT and lipedema warrior Sandra…

Surviving Young with Stage 1 Lipedema: Zahra’s Journey to Diagnosis and Surgery   When Zahra started experiencing disproportionate growth, pain, and swelling in her legs during puberty, she knew something wasn’t right. But like ma…

From Barely Mobile to Crushing CrossFit: How Pattie Conquered Lipedema with Fitness Pattie was an active, athletic person her whole life - until a lipedema diagnosis in her late 30s practically immobilized her. Unable to get answers or relief from …

Navigating Insurance for Lipedema Surgery: Tips from the Patient Advocacy Pros Getting insurance coverage for lipedema surgery can feel like an uphill battle. With the condition still relatively unknown, denials are common even when policies are in…

Getting Insurance Coverage for Lipedema Surgery: Tips from a Patient Advocate Lipedema is a painful condition that causes abnormal fat deposits and swelling in the legs, hips, and sometimes arms. While not well known, it's estimated to affect nearl…

The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diets and Supplements for Managing Lipedema Symptoms   Lipedema is a painful condition characterized by abnormal fat deposits in the legs, thighs, and other areas. While not directly caused by weight gain, lipedema …

Living with Advanced Stage Lipedema: A Patient's Journey Lipedema is a chronic disease that causes an abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the legs, thighs, and arms. An estimated 11% of women worldwide suffer from lipedema, yet many struggle for …

Lipedema, a frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed disease, affects millions of women worldwide. This adipose tissue disorder primarily targets the hips and legs, leading to physical and emotional challenges that can significantly impact one's qu…