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Ok, this is gonna be long. I'm 33 years old and both I and my mother (I think at least!) have either primary lymphedema or lipedema, but I believe for both of us it has progressed into lipo-lymphedema. I've had symptoms since puberty but it only really got bad within the last 10 years or so. My poor mother's....
I have been diagnosed with lymphedema,and lipedema. Lipedema is a chronic medical condition characterized by a symmetric buildup of adipose tissue (fat) in the legs and arms. The adipose tissue is different from regular fat. It is immune to diet and exercise. Lipedema is usually confused with regular obesity and lymphedema. I am glad I received a diagnosis in 2016.....
Naomi Basaca was born with a lymphatic malformation. Here her mom talks about the family's journey and their hopes for the future. Watch her story on YouTube here.
My name is Charisse and I have primary lymphedema. I'....