It is not always easy for patients to receive an official lipedema diagnosis. That is due largely to the fact that, despite affecting millions of women nationwide, it remains one of the most underdiagnosed conditions.This painful disorder, in which abnormal amounts of...
Lipedema is a chronic, painful condition that generally targets women. This lymphatic disease is thought to be driven by a woman’s fluctuating hormones. Medical experts and Lipedema specialists are still trying to uncover the mystery around this often times genetic,...
Lipedema is a chronic disorder that primarily targets women and can be a painful disease. Commonly misdiagnosed as obesity or an excessive weight problem, Lipedema is a genetic condition that millions of women struggle with on a daily basis. In the past, women with...
Do you feel like you have excess fat in your hips, buttocks, or legs? Do your legs look thick in certain areas? Do you have excess fat around your ankles also known as ankle cuffs? You may have been told you are just overweight and need to exercise or go on a diet....
THE MOST COMMON BODY PARTS AFFECTED BY LIPEDEMA It is often a painstaking process for women who are struggling with Lipedema. They are commonly told by medical professionals that they have excess weight or fat in their legs or other areas due to a lifestyle issue and...
Women who are seeking out a definitive diagnosis of lipedema need to find a lipedema specialist. Lipedema is not a rare condition, but rarely does it get properly diagnosed. Often overlooked by most medical professionals as simply a lifestyle issue that needs to be...