Lipedema and Obesity - Fresh Perspectives

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8 ай бұрын

In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, OAC chats with the Lipedema Foundation's Professional Education Manager, Courtney Henderson, MS. Tune in to learn about the chronic disease of lipedema and how it differs from obesity, along with treatment options and resources for patients and their doctors. Learn more about lipedema and the Lipedema Foundation at lipedema.org.
Courtney Henderson is the Professional Education Manager for the Lipedema Foundation. After receiving her B.S. in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University in 2010, she went on to receive her M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2014. Shortly after graduating from OT school, Courtney completed the required course to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Since then, she has been passionate about serving the Lipedema community through advancing advocacy and creating better awareness surrounding the disease.
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@kzp5249 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative video. Hope to see more and get more help. I would like to raise awareness in my country…

@kristygates7741 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@azsunburns 8 ай бұрын

I don't understand this confusion with the abdomen. My mother was the only obese child in her family. She's pushing 80 and has dealt with stage 3 pretty much all her life. She definitely had the bat wings, stretch marks, heavy rumo, thighs, etc, but she also has the gut apron. I've seen quite a few with this.

@kzp5249 2 ай бұрын

My mom is also THE ONLY one of 8 children in her family to have it and so do I of 4 to have it. Some people have actually lost lots of weight and the appearance has reduced significantly. I’m hoping to find my solution, not considering liposuction ( too afraid to do that).

@azsunburns 2 ай бұрын

@@kzp5249 liposuction is the way. Maybe just a plethora of education on success rates? I hope you find your path. My mom passed away last month. Lipedema drastically changed the course of her life for the worse.

@kzp5249 2 ай бұрын

@@azsunburns so sorry to hear about your mom. It’s 2 fold for me, I’m not keen on surgery and Our Medicals does not cover this surgery . But if I decline in health I would have to consider it.

@alr293 20 күн бұрын

A vascular doctor recently suggested that I might have lipedema. I had rejected it because I have never had any pain. But my hands and feet are definitely spared. I remember wishing my fingers would gain slightly so that I could wear rings more comfortably. lol they always twist around on my fingers because my knuckles are so much larger than my fingers.

@alr293 20 күн бұрын

Could lipedema be a caused for perpetually high CRP in the 30-50 range?