Bringing awareness to a disease that affects approx. 1 in 10 women worldwide 🌏 #lipedema is a painful fat disorder, where ‘diseased’ fat accumulates symmetrically in the lower limbs (& sometimes in the arms). “Tree trunk legs” or “column shaped legs” are how some would describe the appearance. There are different stages & different types of presentation. This disease affects almost exclusively women. Some women only have their thighs affected, some only calves, some hips/thighs, some have thighs and arms…personally my entire legs-calves/thighs/hips/buttocks and also arms are affected. This disease is usually misdiagnosed as obesity. This disease is not rare but is rarely diagnosed because a lot of drs are not knowledgeable about it. This type of fat is essentially permanent & cannot be lost through diet & exercise. This is a progressive and incurable disease that causes heaviness, pain, aches & affects your mental health, as well as physical health as well as mobility and social life. Do you think you know someone who could have it? #lipoedema #lipedemaawarenessmonth #lipedemabody