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scars on legs take ages to heal

I've got Lipodema on my legs but not arms. Whenever I get a bite or mark by a mosquito say it fades quickly on my arms but takes ages on my legs. Does anyone...

I've got Lipodema on my legs but not arms. Whenever I get a bite or mark by a mo...

Mackied

•2 months ago

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What does Lipedema feel like to the touch?

I have seen people with what I would consider less severe lipodema (visually you may not really be able to tell), and I have heard not everyone gets pain at...

I have seen people with what I would consider less severe lipodema (visually you...

Amiwrong

•3 months ago

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refused surgery because of bmi.

hi. Just as the title says really. I have been diagnosed with lipoedema stage 3 for years now. It has got worse as I go through menopause, but the worst...

hi. Just as the title says really. I have been diagnosed with lipoedema stage 3 ...

Rhiannonimity1

•1 year ago

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So upset and angry

I plucked up courage to go to see a gp with my suspected lipedema I've always had a bigger bottom half but together with being hypothyroid I've gained so much...

I plucked up courage to go to see a gp with my suspected lipedema I've always ha...

les121

•2 years ago

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Lipoedema and PMR

Hi was wondering if anyone had been diagnosed with both Lipoedema and Polymyalgia Rheumatic . I’ve been in agony for last 6 months and in desperation I met...

Hi was wondering if anyone had been diagnosed with both Lipoedema and Polymyalgi...

Misseyj55

•3 years ago

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Liposuction Consultants

Hi - can anyone recommend surgeons in the North West please? This is for Lipoedema. Thank you

Hi - can anyone recommend surgeons in the North West please? This is for Lipoede...

Dallas21

•3 years ago

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Lipedema lymphedema treatment in Wales?

Hi, new to Wales and trying to get a feel for what kind of lipedema / lymphedema treatment is available here. Any experiences as compared to London? Any...

Hi, new to Wales and trying to get a feel for what kind of lipedema / lymphedema...

Nomi500

•3 years ago

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Feeling lost.

Hello. I was diagnosed with lipedema 4 weeks ago. I have very large upper arms, knees, thighs and bottom, much smaller lower limbs and I am still obese but I...

Hello. I was diagnosed with lipedema 4 weeks ago. I have very large upper arms, ...

Rhiannonimity1

•4 years ago

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Lipedema and surgery for other conditions

I have lipedema and I’m told I am 4 stone too heavy for an operation on my heart I desperately need. My weight is largely on my limbs, but I am overweight too....

I have lipedema and I’m told I am 4 stone too heavy for an operation on my heart...

Rhiannonimity1

•4 years ago

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Help

Has anyone had or heard of a full leg lift by a doctor strutt in Germany ?

Sbluebam

•4 years ago

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Whats is the correct word or are they the same?

After visits to the GP and being ignored I was finally via Cardiology referred to Lymphoedema Clinic where I was immediately diagnosed with Lipoedema finally a...

After visits to the GP and being ignored I was finally via Cardiology referred t...

OmaJEO

•4 years ago

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Berlin lipedema doctor?

Could someone recommend a lipedema doctor in Berlin, please? I have looked online but I prefer to have someone's opinion, please. Thanks

Could someone recommend a lipedema doctor in Berlin, please? I have looked onlin...

Marnlef

•5 years ago

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Huntleigh Lymphassist pump

I have Lipoedema and am in the process of looking into purchasing a Huntleigh Lymphassist pump, do any of you have one and if so has it helped? Thanks

I have Lipoedema and am in the process of looking into purchasing a Huntleigh Ly...

Seaview9

•5 years ago

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Merry Christmas

Hope everyone has a happy and painless Christmas 🎄

Shihtzumom

•5 years ago

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Anyone on olanzapine? Do you notice it affects your lipidema?

I have been recently prescribed olanzapine and I am aware that antipsychotics can affect the way the body metabolises fat and changes in the adipose tissue so...

I have been recently prescribed olanzapine and I am aware that antipsychotics ca...

Marnlef

•5 years ago

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Keto diet for lipedema? NEW MEMBER as of Nov 1, 2019

I am interested in hearing if anyone has tried and found that the keto diet is helpful to lessen lipodema nd lymphodema symptoms. I feel, as in many illnesses,...

I am interested in hearing if anyone has tried and found that the keto diet is h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Trying to post too much happening at home right now Trying to write my first post, phone ringing, need to cook,etc .

Back later. Can't focus. Feeling anxious and angry about this lymphedema right now. Sorry. Overwhelmed. Will sign back on tomorrow.

Back later. Can't focus. Feeling anxious and angry about this lymphedema right n...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Dead legs?

‘Dead’ legs? Hi I’m new here and have seen GP as I suspect I have Lipoedema having thought I just had weird fat legs since puberty. I run and am lean elsewhere...

‘Dead’ legs? Hi I’m new here and have seen GP as I suspect I have Lipoedema havi...

Gingerbeets

•5 years ago

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Cold Spray restless legs deterrent.

Hi everyone, I have found that using pain relief cold spray on my ankles can help a great deal 80% of the time at night and I can get a sleep. Keep the spray...

Hi everyone, I have found that using pain relief cold spray on my ankles can he...

Raven345

•5 years ago

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Just don't know what to do

I am suffering quite badly with my knees at the moment and having battled for over 10 years with GPs telling me I am fat and need to lose weight, have finally...

I am suffering quite badly with my knees at the moment and having battled for ov...

alwaystooembarrased

•5 years ago

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Could regular swimming in the sea help stop Lipoedema?

Just a thought but swimming regularly in the cold sea (perhaps followed by a warm sauna on the beach) might help circulation, etc. Many older people do this in...

Just a thought but swimming regularly in the cold sea (perhaps followed by a war...

Bright2018

•6 years ago

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Is it a Wind Up ?

I appear to be going round in circles here & abroad meeting outright discrimination from not only the private sector & NHS because had a cardiac caused by...

I appear to be going round in circles here & abroad meeting outright discriminat...

skybluepink

•6 years ago

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Joint pain

I’ve had lipodema for nearly 30 years, but just recently I’ve been having more trouble with my knees. They go from under me and feel they could dislocate if I...

I’ve had lipodema for nearly 30 years, but just recently I’ve been having more t...

Shihtzumom

•6 years ago

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Lymphoma

I have lyphodima in both legs left one the worst had blisters turned into cellulitis been treated with antibiotics and I'm under the clinic in have bandages on...

I have lyphodima in both legs left one the worst had blisters turned into cellul...

Lynzey1957

•6 years ago

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Help ??!! Can anyone assist

Hi trying to get some photos of me in underwear re batwings- saddlebags- boobs to shoe micro surgeon abroad for quotes .As Primary maybe too expensive if not...

Hi trying to get some photos of me in underwear re batwings- saddlebags- boobs ...

skybluepink

•6 years ago

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Anyone from Wales?

Hi Ladies, i have lipo-Lymphoedema and I’m living in Swansea and wondered if any of you lived in the surrounding areas? I meet up with other ladies with...

Hi Ladies, i have lipo-Lymphoedema and I’m living in Swansea and wondered if any...

LadyL07

•6 years ago

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ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins

I’m waiting for an appointment for this after 9 months of swelling in my lower leg. Having lipodema I’m nervous of how tender my leg is,has anyone else been...

I’m waiting for an appointment for this after 9 months of swelling in my lower l...

Shihtzumom

•6 years ago

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lipeodema in arm's

Does anyone know of meeting's with other sufferer's that provide information and help on N H S .

Does anyone know of meeting's with other sufferer's that provide information and...

susanannemyles

•6 years ago

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All I feel is sad for 'little' me!

Hi all, just been diagnosed with Lipoedema after my daughter said 'Mum, did you know there is a condition where you have fat legs? I think you have it' (her...

Hi all, just been diagnosed with Lipoedema after my daughter said 'Mum, did you ...

Saz1970

•6 years ago

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Have I got lipedema?

Hi ladies, I’ve only recently heard of lipedema after searching for unusual fat storage arms and legs on google. I’m now convinced I’ve got this disorder and...

Hi ladies, I’ve only recently heard of lipedema after searching for unusual fat ...

Louise_g33

•6 years ago

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Lipoedema UK

scars on legs take ages to heal

What does Lipedema feel like to the touch?

refused surgery because of bmi.

So upset and angry

Lipoedema and PMR

Liposuction Consultants

Lipedema lymphedema treatment in Wales?

Feeling lost.

Lipedema and surgery for other conditions

Help

Whats is the correct word or are they the same?

Berlin lipedema doctor?

Huntleigh Lymphassist pump

Merry Christmas

Anyone on olanzapine? Do you notice it affects your lipidema?

Keto diet for lipedema? NEW MEMBER as of Nov 1, 2019

Trying to post too much happening at home right now Trying to write my first post, phone ringing, need to cook,etc .

Dead legs?

Cold Spray restless legs deterrent.

Just don't know what to do

Could regular swimming in the sea help stop Lipoedema?

Is it a Wind Up ?

Joint pain

Lymphoma

Help ??!! Can anyone assist

Anyone from Wales?

ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins

lipeodema in arm's

All I feel is sad for 'little' me!

Have I got lipedema?

Search posts

Latest poll

How long did it take you to get a Lipoedema diagnosis?

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