After enduring years of misdiagnoses, I finally discovered that the persistent swelling, pain and disproportionate fat accumulation in my legs were due to lipedema—a chronic condition affecting ...

I’ve always struggled with my weight, but three years ago, I noticed something different—my legs, especially around my knees, started to expand noticeably. I went to see a doctor, who was quick to ...

On Saturday, January 31, in Naples at the Tiempo Conference Center, the event 'Lipedema: Updates and Innovation in ...

Have you been diagnosed with lipedema and are looking for safe and effective ways to stay active? You're in the right place! We know that living with lipedema can present unique challenges when it ...

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Judy Maggiore remembers looking in the mirror in college, perplexed by her body's disproportion. "I was skinny. I was a stick. The upper part of my body was really, really thin. You could see my ribs!

ST. LOUIS — People come from all over the world to O’Fallon, MO to get treatment for a condition called Lipedema. One woman shared her story about how treatment changed her life. Mindy Elam has tried ...

Lipedema is a painful fat distribution disorder that is often misdiagnosed or recognized late. Diets or exercise will not get rid of the condition, but treatments can improve it. Lipedema causes fat ...

Victoria Albano knows what some people think when they see her - that she just gave up on herself. "All this working out and exercising and all this taking care of myself wasn't doing anything," ...