June is Lipedema (Lipoedema in UK/AUS) Awareness Month so I thought I’d post some helpful information and resources. I recently found many of these pages and Facebook groups and finally feel like I belong, there ARE others out there who understand.

WebMD (we’re FINALLY on WebMD) describes Lipedema as a condition that affects up to 11% of women. It occurs when fat is deposited abnormally beneath the skin, usually in the buttocks and legs. Although it begins as a cosmetic concern, it can progress to cause pain and other problems.

Excellent video:

Dr. Karen Herbst for Cure Lipedema Awareness PSA

Here are some informative websites/links:

Cure Lipedema – http://www.curelipedema.org/

Lipoedema UK – http://www.lipoedemaladies.com/

Dr. Herbst’s website – http://www.lipomadoc.org/lipedema.html

Fat Disorders Research Society – http://www.fatdisorders.org/fat-disorders/lipedema-description

 

Fellow Lipedema Bloggers:

Big Leg Woman – http://www.biglegwoman.com/

Living with the Lip – http://lipedemagirl.tumblr.com/

Molly Peterson – http://www.mollympeterson.com/2012/11/i-have-lipedema/

Born2lbFat Living with Lipedema posts – http://born2lbfat.com/?cat=90

Do you have a Lipedema/Lipoedema website or blog to recommend? Please share it in the comments section. I will update this post with suggestions!