Our bodies are normally asymmetrical. It is common for one limb to be slightly larger, stronger, or more defined than the other. Sometimes the difference is subtle. However, when one thigh is larger than the other because of unexplained or persistent swelling, pain,...
The only way to know for sure if you have lipedema is through a medical evaluation from a qualified doctor who understands lipedema. They can make a clinical diagnosis and confirm your condition. However, there are common signs and patterns that can tell you if your...
If you or someone you love is currently living with lipedema, you’ve probably heard about the many different therapies for the condition. This can include compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, and more. At some point, though, many patients are told that...
Lipedema can be hard to identify, especially in its early stages. Many people first notice that their legs or arms look disproportionately larger than the rest of their body, or that their lower body feels unusually heavy and achy. Clothes may fit at the waist but...
Many people living with lipedema hope there might be a way to cure this condition naturally. The reality is that there is no known cure for lipedema yet, natural or otherwise, but the good news is there are many treatments that can help manage the symptoms and improve...
Lipomas and lipedema are commonly confused and understandably so. While both conditions are related to acute fat deposition dysfunction, they’re not mutually exclusive. Lipomas are visible, fatty lumps situated between the skin and underlying muscle and are usually...
