How Lipedema Affects the Lower Legs
Disproportionate Fat Accumulation One of the defining characteristics of lipedema in the lower legs is the disproportionate accumulation of fat. This means that the fat deposits in the legs are [...]
Lipedema or Lymphedema
Lipedema and lymphedema are fat disorders that are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. They are chronic conditions that affect millions of women worldwide, and yet remain largely unknown. There are many [...]
Misdiagnosed as Obesity My Entire Life
By Francine Schwartz Schuler Excited to be in size 14 jeans! Was once in size 30 jeans. I have had a weight problem my entire life, starting as [...]
It’s Not Your Fault: Lipedema is the Fat You Can’t Lose
It usually starts with hormonal changes at puberty, childbirth and menopause. It collects around knees, ankles and thighs. And no matter how much you diet or exercise, IT cannot [...]
Misconceptions About Lipedema
Lipedema is a fat disorder that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. It is a chronic condition that affects millions of women worldwide, and yet it remains largely unknown. There are [...]
Is there a Link Between Obesity and Lipedema?
Accumulating fat in the lover part of the female body. Buttocks, hips and calves problems. Cellulite, overweight and swollen. Lipedema is Often Diagnosed as Obesity Lipedema is a [...]