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Why is It So Hard to Get a Lipedema Diagnosis?

One of the reasons why doctors struggle to diagnose patients with lipedema is that the symptoms aren’t especially obvious. In fact, they’re very similar to those seen in other conditions. Lipedema symptoms are very like those seen in people with lymphedema or obesity. Swelling is a typical sign of lymphedema, while patients with obesity often have large limbs. In the early stages of lipedema, it’s very easy to mistake the condition for a different disease. The obvious signs of lipedema don’t appear until the disease is more advanced. That is the main reason why patients often wait a long time for an accurate diagnosis. Doctors often waste time investigating whether sufferers have other medical…

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Lipedema Foundation

The Lipedema Foundation supports collaborative research that addresses the basic biology, genetics, and epidemiology of Lipedema.

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Covering Lipedema

Coverlipedema.com advocates for you to get lipedema surgery covered by health insurance. Lipedema is a disease, and surgery to treat it is covered by health insurance. There is no reason that you should drain your savings or borrow money to pay for surgery. You also deserve the best surgeon, not a fringe provider. Coverage is your right.

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