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Lipedema & Lymphedema -- Products & Info that Help
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items For Lipedema ladies & those just figuring out they have lipedema. I've had lipedema for 40 years, but just found out about it 6 months ago. 11% of women have this! You may be one of us.
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Lipedema websites & articles
Products that help Lipedema
Compression Garments
Compression garments help keep Swelling down
These are the best affordable K2 (25-30 mmHg) leggings for lipedema & lymphedema. Use the measurements provided! They're thick enough to wear outside (I don't like thin leggings as pants).
Lipedema Lymphedema Leggings K2 compression (25-30 mmHg), long pants without toe with effectiveness like flat knit
Best K1 medical compression leggings I've found. They come in a variety of colors on the cizeta website. They ship from Italy. The shipping's fast.
Lipedema Lymphedema support flat knit slimming leggings, long pants K1 compression (15-20 mmHg)
This CZ Salus compression bolero helps with swellin g in the arms with lymphedema & lipedema. This version fastens in the front.
High compression bolero, massaging arms sleeves for Lipedema, Lymphedema K2 (25-30 mmHg)
This CZ Salus compression bolero is for Lymphedema & Lipedema in the arms. Just put it over your shoulders. Being connected in the back keeps the sleeves from falling off.
High compression bolero K1, massaging arms sleeves for Lipedema, Lymphedema (15-20 mmHg)
These are high compression leggings. The ones I wear are K2, these are K3. My PT said there for lipedema Stage 2 that 20-30 mmHg compression is good. However, your PT may recommended a higher compression. I'm not a doctor!
Lipedema Lymphedema Leggings K3 high compression (35-40 mmHg), long pants without toe with effectiveness like flat knit
I haven't used this vest, but I know Cizeta makes a good product. I have lipedema in whole leg, upper arms, and lower abdomen & would use the CZ Salus compression leggings.
Bust and arms girdle brachioplasty liposuction, K1 (18-21 mmHg)
CZ Salus K1 leggings from Cizeta, but on Amazon. There are only 2 colors on Amazon, black & beige (that they call “nude” which isn't). But, on Amazon you'll know exactly what you'll pay in shipping. You can't return unless they are unworn, I beli...
CzSalus Flat Knit Lipedema Lymphedema Leggings
CZ Salus K2 leggings on Amazon. They are very small when you get them even if you follow the size chart. They stretch, but they are medical compression, so they will be tiny! Don't worry, work them on.
CzSalus Flat Knit K2 Lipedema Lymphedema Leggings
This video shows what are the best leggings Rebekah has found. These are the leggings I'm wearing right now. They're great like she said. They started out tiny, but they stretch. They are graduated medical compression, so they're tight. If you don't ...
Best Compression Leggings for Lipedema: Tips for Finding and Wearing Your Next Favorite Pair
These hose are moderate compression (15-20 mmHg). The compression only goes to the thighs, not to the waist.
FUTURO Opaque Tights Women, 15-20 mmHg
I've never worn this compression hose, but it has lots of good reviews on Amazon.
beister Medical Compression Pantyhose 20-30mmHg
Cute compression knee high socks - wide calf. You know our lipedema legs need wide calf (unless yours is just above the knee, natch). I wear compression leggings now, but these helped before I realized I had lipedema & needed more.
MUK LUKS Women's Wide Width Compression Nylon Knee-High Socks, 3-Pack, Shoe Size 6-10 - Walmart.com
Lipedema websites & articles
webistes & YouTube channels with information
A website that explains what lipedema is, what the symptoms are, and possible treatments.
Lipedema Foundation
This is a surgeon's website, but has information for those with lipedema even if you don't go to this doctor.
Lipedema Medical Solutions
Rebekah gives a patient's perspective on lipedema. She was the first person to help me see what lipedema is & that it can be managed.
Sturdy Woman (Lipedema YouTube channel)
Are you struggling to find plus-size compression garments? Rebekah shows what leggings she wore for lipedema (actually lipo-lipedema) when she was 300 pounds.
The Best Compression Leggings for Lipedema
Products & YT videos Sturdy Woman (Rebekah) recommends
Sturdy Woman's Amazon Page
Rebekah talks about food sensitivities that she discovered make her lipedema worse.
Sturdy Woman's "Lipedema Foods to Avoid" video
You ever hear “you can eat everything in moderation”? Well, that's not true for lipedema & a lot of autoimmune disorders. You can absolutely have more health problems & gain weight when someone else without lipedema (or RA or SLE) wouldn't.
Impact of Food Sensitivities on Lipedema and Lymphedema
A doctor explains that certain foods make lipedema worse & certain foods may help. He also talks about an eating window & other things. I personally also found (another video) that says we need to avoid fructose which I've found to be true.
Eating to Starve Lymphedema & Lipedema - Chuck Ehrlich, MS, MBA - Patient Symposium 2019 Fat Disorders Resource Society
A doctor shows clinicians how to diagnose lipedema, but helps patients to know what to look for too.
Diagnosing Lipedema Part 1 - Diagnosis Interview
A YT channel with lots of helpful information for lipedema, Dercum's. Some of the videos are for patients, some are more clinical. I've learned a lot.
Fat Disorders Resource Society
Website with resources & info for those with lipedema & Dercum's disease. First of all it talks about what lipedema is & isn't & how to tell if you have it.
Fat Disorders Resource Society
This site is mainly about lymphedema, but many of the treatments for lymphedema help lipedema, too.
Lymphatic Education & Research Network
A directory of certified lymphedema specialists. I didn't find any within 3 hours of me, but if you're near a bigger city, it may help you.
Therapist Directory - Klose Training
A website from a patient with lipo-lipedema for patients with lipedema. Good info!
Sturdy Woman
Products that help Lipedema
products that help you deal with lipedema
This is the vibration plate I bought to help my lymphatic system drain. I'm not a doctor!
AXV Vibration Plate Exercise Machine
LifePro vibration plate (my sister got). I'm not a doctor, but it may help with lymphatic drainage.
Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine
LifePro vibraion plate. A less expensive version. It may help with your lymphatic drainage.
Lifepro HexaPlate Lite Vibration Plate Machine
Gloves to help you lift light weights or kettle bells. Kettle bells give me rope burn without gloves.
Gymshark Legacy Lifting Gloves - GS Black
It's a hand weight. I use light weights for my arms. It was recommended by my rheumatologist. But, ask your own medical professional.
Enhanced Hand Weight
I have a scale like this. Don't freak out, but you need to weigh sometimes to know if any changes you're making are making your lipedema grow or lymphatic system is holding more fluid.
RENPHO Elis 1C Smart Body Scales
I have lipedema & do intermittent fasting, so I weigh every day to see if it's working or I need to adjust something. You may want to weigh, too.
Taylor 11.0" x 11.0" Digital Glass Body Weight Scale Battery Powered, FSA HSA Eligible, 350 lb Capacity, Gray