by Jamie Schwartz | Jul 3, 2026 | Lipedema
Yes. Lipedema is a chronic fat distribution disorder, not an obesity problem. Slim women develop it at every body weight, including women with a normal BMI and a slim upper body. Many women with lipedema are thin everywhere except the areas where the disease deposits... by Jamie Schwartz | Jun 26, 2026 | Lipedema
Lipedema surgery and GLP-1 medications like Ozempic do two different jobs. Surgery removes the diseased lipedema fat that causes the pain, heaviness, and trouble moving, which makes it the treatment that actually relieves lipedema pain. GLP-1 drugs lower weight, blood... by Jamie Schwartz | Jun 19, 2026 | Lipedema
Lipedema pain does not always behave like you would expect. Burning, tingling, hypersensitivity to light touch, pain that fires without any pressure applied: these are not typical features of a fat disorder. They are features of nerve involvement, and nearly half of... by Jamie Schwartz | May 17, 2026 | Lipedema
Over-the-counter painkillers were not designed for lipedema pain. Reach for ibuprofen or acetaminophen when your legs are aching and bruised, and you may get mild, temporary relief, or nothing at all. Taking a higher dosage or switching to a different over-the-counter... by Jamie Schwartz | May 17, 2026 | Lipedema
Water retention and lipedema both produce swelling in the legs, and from the outside they can look nearly identical. Knowing which one you have is critical, because lipedema progresses without proper treatment and the standard advice for swelling does nothing to slow... by Jamie Schwartz | May 1, 2026 | Lipedema
If you have lipedema, your risk of blood clots is higher than average. A 2024 analysis of hospital data covering more than 50,000 lipedema patients found a 50% higher rate of venous thromboembolism compared to women without the condition. Among women with Stage 3...