Lipoedema might be the missing piece in your health story. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary shine a purple light on this under-recognised condition that mostly affects women and is often mistaken for “just being overweight”.
You’ll hear how lipoedema is different from lymphoedema, why the fat on your legs and arms may not respond to diet and exercise like the rest of your body, and the typical signs that doctors often miss. They also chat about how common it may be, why so many women are told to simply lose weight, and what current awareness campaigns are trying to change.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed or blamed for a body shape that doesn’t make sense, this conversation will give you clarity, language to advocate for yourself, and a new lens on what might really be going on. Press play and find out whether lipoedema could be part of your story.
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Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/could-it-be-lipoedema

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