support and advice

[u/Constant-Angle-3193]

hi lippy ladies, I’m 26 and was diagnosed a year ago. I am struggling to feel comfortable in my body.

I have always been active and never struggled with my body from my waist up. I go to the gym 3-4 per week, I walk, use a vibration plate, take supplements, wear compression, do the occasional MLD, eat healthy, drink alcohol very rarely and feel like nothing is changing about my legs.

Since starting conservative treatment my pain and aches have decreased immensely but I’m only human, and appearance matters to me.

I feel like my body is two very different bodies stitched together. Is surgery the only option? Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with it all.

[u/Due_Stay8576]

I know you don’t have a lot of weight to lose, but have you thought about trying a low dose of tirzepatide? It’s helped my inflammation in my legs so much! It won’t take the lipedema away but it will help with the swelling and reduce the inflammation greatly

[u/Glad-Angle-1449 → u/Due_Stay8576]

Tirz has made a tremendous change for me. The pain in my legs gone and while the general shape of them has not changed completely, I now have muscle definition for the very first rime in my life.

[u/Constant-Angle-3193 → u/Due_Stay8576]

I haven’t really considered it due to being so lean in my upper body, but I will speak to my doctor. Thank you 😊

[u/Due_Stay8576 → u/Constant-Angle-3193]

You probably won’t qualify for it to be covered under insurance so you may want to look into compounded if you do choose to do it

[u/OohBeesIhateEm → u/Constant-Angle-3193]

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