Posts by Kristopher Hamwi

For many sufferers, getting a lipedema diagnosis is especially difficult. Recent studies show that, on average, sufferers wait between 15 and 18 years to receive their diagnosis. Lipedema is a progressive condition, and so the disease worsens significantly during that time. Many patients only receive an accurate diagnosis years after they show symptoms, which means…

On receiving a diagnosis, many sufferers’ first thought is, “There are no lipedema specialists near me! What can I do?” Finding a specialist in this poorly understood condition is crucial to get appropriate treatment. The earlier a patient can get treatment, the better their outcome. But what do you do if there is no specialist…

Unfortunately, experts still know surprisingly little about possible lipedema causes. Although the first identification of lipedema as a disease came about in the 1940s, it’s still a poorly understood condition. Until recently, experts conducted few studies and did little research into lipedema. Today, there is more information available. Yet many medical professionals remain unaware of…

If you’re experiencing lipedema symptoms, you may wonder how to get a diagnosis. Unfortunately, getting an accurate diagnosis of lipedema isn’t always easy. Most people still have never heard of this condition. Medical professionals often remain unaware of it or confuse it with similar conditions. It isn’t surprising that so many sufferers wait between 15…

If you have a lipedema diagnosis, you may be looking for a lipedema doctor you can trust. After all, getting treatment as quickly as possible is vital to achieving the best possible outcomes. However, knowing where to look for the right medical professional can be challenging. What exactly is a doctor specializing in lipedema? When…

For many people with lipedema, exercise is virtually impossible. The extra bulk that the lipedema fat adds to the lower body can make movement difficult. Sufferers often feel embarrassed about their shape and prefer to avoid the gym and the pool. Following lipedema surgery, patients can enjoy an improved quality of life. So, many prospective…

If you go online to look for information about lipedema, you may find articles about the lipedema diet. Various eating plans claim to improve the symptoms of lipedema or even cure it altogether. But how valid are these claims? Here, we look at some suggested diets to combat lipedema to see how well they work.…