05/03/2024
March is Lipoedema awareness month,
Lipoedema is an extremely painful condition that many of us are experiencing, you don’t need to suffer in silence, we see you , we are you , we can help you manage your symptoms.
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month
So many of us with lipoedema also have lymphoedema... but what exactly IS lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema is a clinical manifestation of an impaired lymphatic drainage with accumulation of lymphatic fluid. While this typically impacts the legs/feet and arms/hands, lymphoedema can also impact the abdomen/torso in some people.
Lymphoedema may be a primary diagnosis for some of us (ie. we have it completely unrelated to our lipoedema diagnosis), whereas for others it is a secondary condition, directly as a result of having lipoedema.
Whichever category you may fall into, managing lymphoedema is a daily ritual, and can be exhausting, both physically and mentally.
We stand with you, we see you, and we are here for you - not just in March, but every day.