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Do I Have Lipedema Or Just Fat Legs?

Does this story sound familiar? You follow a strict diet, exercise regularly, watch the number on the scale go down, and at the end of the day, you still see the same heavy, painful legs in the mirror. At some point, it is natural to wonder if you have lipedema or...

How-To: Compression Garments For Lipedema

Compression garments can change how your body feels day to day with lipedema. Less heaviness in the legs. Less swelling by evening. Less tenderness when you move. More stability in affected limbs so walking feels easier. If you are trying to manage lipedema symptoms,...

Managing Your Lipedema Symptoms During Pregnancy

Pregnancy changes your body fast. For many women with lipedema, that “fast” can feel like someone turned the volume knob up on swelling, heaviness, and tenderness. The goal during pregnancy is not to “fix” lipedema. It’s to keep you comfortable, keep you moving, and...