Lipedema Awareness Month
A chronic condition of the connective tissue, Lipedema (spelled “Lipoedema” in Britain and Australia), is a painful and uncomfortable health issue that mainly affects women.
National Lipedema Awareness Month is here to build public knowledge and understanding about this condition while providing support for those who are impacted.
How to Observe National Lipedema Awareness Month
Looking for ideas on how to get involved with National Lipedema Awareness Month? Check out a few of these to get started:
Learn About Lipedemia
One excellent way to get involved with National Lipedema Awareness Month is to do a bit of research and improve your understanding of the various factors related to this condition.
Get access to information from your doctor, or hop online to learn more through a reputable medical site, such as National Institutes of Health.
Talk to Your Doctor
If you’ve done a bit of research and are concerned about your own health, or if you are experiencing symptoms similar to those described, it might be a good idea to make an appointment with a medical professional.
While there is currently no known cure for lipedema, there are some treatment options that can reduce the impact and improve the condition.
Understand Treatment Options
An important part of living and thriving with any healthy condition is understanding what actions might be beneficial and bring relief from symptoms.
Your doctor will be your first line of defense and following their recommended protocols is vital.
Some of the particular recommendations for lipedema might include:
- Compression socks or pneumatic compression
- Anti-inflammatory, hearty healthy diet
- Regular exercise and skin care maintenance
- Counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Tell Your Story
If you’re a person who has experience with lipedema, this might be a time to encourage others with your own experience. After all, it can be a big relief for someone else to find out that they are not alone.
Go big and share on social media or simply tell some friends or family members who might benefit from hearing and learning more.
This might also be a great time to join with a non-profit organization supporting this condition and become an advocate. Use your voice to help others!
History of National Lipedema Awareness Month
National Lipedema Awareness Month was first started in 2014 when it was promoted by the Lipedema Project, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and information around this health condition.
The celebration of this event takes place all throughout the month, but June 11 is particularly set aside to be celebrated as Lipedema Awareness Day.
Although it was probably around for many years prior, the discovery and diagnosis of lipedema as a health condition first took place in 1940.
It was noticed by Drs. Allen and Hines when they began describing the condition as a symmetrical enlargement of the lower limbs.
This may come with pain, bruising, swelling, mobility issues. This condition can sometimes be misdiagnosed as lymphedema, obesity, or severe cellulite, but it is none of these things.
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