Not all of the published research on lipedema will be helpful or have practical applications, but if I think it could be of use to someone, I’ll add it here along with a TL;DR. If you choose to add this information to your care plan, please read the full research article and consult with a healthcare provider.
The Benefits of Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) Diet on Body Composition, Leg Volume, and Pain in Women with Lipedema by Małgorzata Jeziorek, Angelika Chachaj, Monika Sowicz, Agnieszka Adaszyńska, Aleksander Truszyński, Justyna Putek, Krzysztof Kujawa, and Andrzej Szuba.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38026822/
- Published November 18, 2023
- Presented at LE&RN Lymphatic Summit January 26, 2024
- Accessed April 21, 2024
TL;DR: Low-carb diets can have a significant impact on pain and inflammation.
Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life: Case Series Report by Thomas Wright, Megan Babula, Jaime Schwartz, Corbin Wright, Noah Danesh, and Karen Herbst.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10688775/
- PDF: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10688775/pdf/gox-11-e5436.pdf
- Published November 11, 2023
- Accessed August 28, 2024
TL;DR: Removing lipedema tissue surgically improves range of motion at knees and hips. Patients also noticed a decrease in pain.
Group of lipedema therapists at the Fat Disorders Resource Society annual conference in St. Louis in April 2024.
They discussed the needs of therapist working with lipedema. This conversation led to the creation of a peer-to-peer group specifically for lipedema therapists. Bailey is in the front row, wearing jeans and sneakers.