June 2023
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 misconceptions about lipedema and lymphedema, [...]
May 2023
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 a baby, my mother was [...]
April 2023
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 be lost. The “it” is [...]
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 many misconceptions about lipedema, including [...]
March 2023
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 chronic, progressive disease that leads [...]
September 2022
Pregnancy, Lipedema and Legs
By Denise Bennett Pregnancy With Lipedema A young, recently engaged 34-year-old is faced with an emotional decision to make. During what should be the happiest of times, planning a wedding, planning to spend a [...]