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Hormones and lipedema; compression and ankle pumps, metabolic issues, and the COVID-19 funk…these topics and much more are discussed at the November Lipedema Patient Roundtable.

Dr. Karen Herbst and Linda Anne Kahn provide an update on the groundbreaking Standard of Care they and many other leading lipedema experts collaborated on and our amazing patient social influencers bring their candor, real-life experiences, and huge doses of encouragement.

The Lipedema Patient Roundtables are brought to you by Lympha Press, makers of the Optimal Plus. This pneumatic compression device is cleared by the FDA for the treatment of lipedema in the United States.

November 19, 2020

November 2020 Lipedema Patient Roundtable

Hormones and lipedema; compression and ankle pumps, metabolic issues, and the COVID-19 funk…these topics and much more are discussed at the November Lipedema Patient Roundtable. Dr. […]

November 16, 2020

Lymphatic Sparing Liposuction for Lipedema: The Dr. Jaime Schwartz Interview

Dr. Jaime Schwartz has perfected a manual extraction process that offers women with lipedema a chance at life with much less pain.

November 16, 2020

Finding Joy Despite Pain: The Kim Wilson Interview

By 2014, Kim Wilson was rendered permanently disabled and it took another four years to finally obtain a Dercum's Disease diagnosis. Learn how she manages her condition.

November 16, 2020

Defying Dercum’s and Advocating for Our Daughters: The Susan Mortarelli Interview

In 2014, Susan Mortarelli was bedridden. Today, she's a vocal and very present advocate for those with lipedema and Dercum's disease.

October 30, 2020

October 2020 Lipedema Patient Roundtable

So many amazing topics of conversation, including the unique lack of lymph function in the calves of those with lipedema - even difficulty finding calf muscles! Dr. Karen Herbst and Linda Anne Kahn offered clinical expertise on topics from cryotherapy to aromatherapy, the impact of alcohol on the lymphatics, massage guns and healthy doses of inspiration and encouragement. All delivered in costume! (After all, it's Halloween week...) Special thanks to Pattie Cornute (@LipedemaFitness), Cara Cruz (@PaleGingerPear), Cheryl Scoledge (@LipedemaDiva), and Angelique Charles (@TheLippyButterfly) for sharing their insights as we forge a path of hope and help for lipedema. The Lipedema Channel videos and patient roundtables are brought to you by Lympha Press, makers of the only pneumatic compression device cleared by the FDA for the treatment of lipedema - the Optimal Plus. Find out more by contacting [email protected]

October 30, 2020

Redirected to Her True Calling: The Karen Windsor Interview

For years, Karen Windsor’s lymphedema masked her lipedema. When it was finally diagnosed, she hoped to have surgery, but insurance denied it for being a “cosmetic” […]

October 21, 2020

Lipedema Leaders Love Lympha Press

Not all pneumatic compression therapy is created equal. The Lympha Press Optimal Plus is the only device cleared by the FDA for the treatment of lipedema in the United States. Find out why leading social influencers prefer this easy-to-use, cutting-edge technology to effectively manage their condition.

October 12, 2020

Make it Happen: The CFIT Revolution Interview

It was just a short time ago that Crystal was diagnosed with lipedema. Her journey to that point included a 100-pound weight loss, only to discover that taking in minimal calories and exercising hours each day proved fruitless. Now she's "making it happen" and encouraging others to do the same.

October 12, 2020

A Troublemaker and Changemaker: The Valerie Mills Interview

Dr. Val Mills shares her fascinating story about growing up large with lipedema. The stigma and judgment she faced throughout her life never caused her to stop pressing forward toward her goals.

October 12, 2020

Rising Out of the Fire: The Jennifer Williams Interview

She's known as @PlusSize_and_Proud, but there was a time when she used to hide her body and was the target of cruelty. In this candid interview, Jennifer shares how surgery helped her lose weight, but led her on a path of addiction to pain pills. This strong and resilient woman says hers is a story of "rising out of the fire" and what has emerged is someone beautiful, who is shining a light for other lipedema women. Jennifer also discusses her use of the Lympha Press Optimal Plus to manage her condition and marvels about how easy it is to use. This is the only pneumatic compression device cleared by the FDA for the treatment of lipedema. Enjoy this latest installment in The Lipedema Channel interview series, brought to you by Lympha Press.