u/SpaghettiHead0_0

Hi guys. I was diagnosed with lipedema a few years ago and I also have CVI. I strongly believe that I have a hypermobility spectrum disorder (hEDS) and POTS. I have had chronic neck and joint pain for the past year.

Mind you, I am a college student who is fairly active, so I don't understand why this pain is so sudden. I understand that there is a strong correlation between lipedema and these disorders. Does anyone else suffer from these disorders as well? I am seriously effing fed up with my body.

I'm an incoming freshman and my room is a disaster T-T. I don't know where or how to start packing and I leave next week!

Hello, everyone. I am 18. I was diagnosed with lipedema and chronic venous insufficiency when I was just fifteen years old. My mother has these disorders as well. We both see a vein and vascular specialist in our area for treatment. She was diagnosed at the age of 45, and when she saw the symptoms in me, she got me checked out.

I've seen some mothers on this thread asking for advice about how to approach their concerns of their daughters developing lipedema. I wanted to provide my testimony and what I wish my mom would've done in regards to the subject. Please forgive me in advanced that this will be a tad lengthy.

Some of this I previously shared in the comments on another post.

The purpose of this post is to get this off of my chest, and hope that no other teenager ever has to go through this.

TW: I will be referencing to suicidal ideation, mental health, body/weight issues, depression, and other distressing content in this post. Please read with care.

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Mothers with lipedema, I'm sure that many of you have seen the symptoms in your own daughters. Lipedema has a strong genetic component. I know you want to get your daughters the help they deserve, but approach it delicately.

Lipedema is a very sensitive topic. While I encourage you to seek guidance for any medical concerns regarding your daughter, it’s important to keep her involved in the conversation.

My mom did NOT approach the subject with me very well. She kicked me out of my annual doctor’s appointment so she could have a 1:1 conversation with my doctor about her concerns regarding my body shape. I listened through the door as my own mother harbored, what felt like, secrets against me and my body. I felt betrayed that she didn’t at least mention the idea to me first, or have the conversation in at least a more private way. Least to say, our relationship has only become more strained since then.

Please privately reach out to a specialist or your daughter’s dr if you were to have a conversation about your concerns. don’t do it where you openly keep her in the dark. When appropriate, sit her down and gently outline your concerns. remind her that she is beautiful, and this disorder is not her fault. You just want to get her help.

Be open and there for your daughter when that time comes for an evaluation. I didn’t have that when I was diagnosed, I was simply dragged to the specialist. My diagnosis deeply traumatized me. TW: I nearly attempted suicide after my diagnosis. I was isolated from my friends, I didn’t want anyone to know about my disorder, and I was ridiculed by my parents whenever I tried opening up about my feelings. I’m open now about it, but I really don’t want anyone else to go through this experience.

Keep your daughters at least somewhat in the light about their bodies. And please, don't frame it like it's something to be ashamed of.

Thank you for reading my story. I am happy to answer any questions as well.

i'll go first:

"You can just walk off the lipedema fat..."

Wow, if only the 2-mile runs I do 3x weekly could only do that for me, Sharon.... as well as eating low carb, low sodium, and low sugar...

Hi everyone. I’m currently taking care of a 6 yro male betta for a friend of mine. he’ll be in my care for a few months, so he requires longitudinal care.

My friend dropped off the fish today and upon closer inspection, both of this poor guy’s eyeballs are hella puffy. there is white stuff at the corner of his mouth and it looks horrifying to look at.

what should i do? i googled his symptoms and it indicates Popeyes and a fungal infection. my friend is abroad atm and can’t come and get him. they didn’t indicate that he had an infection. he’s well taken care of. I’ve never had a betta before so i have no idea what to do.

i’ll be bringing him to the pet store tmr to see if they have any suggestion. i just really don’t want him to die in this condition! :(

for some reason I can’t upload an image. I’ll try to link it below in the comments

EDIT:

• Tank size: 6 in x 12 in
• Heater and filter? (yes/no): no
• Tank temperature: no idea. he doesn’t have a thermometer
• Parameters in numbers and how you got them. Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.: no idea
• How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: day 1 of pet sitting 😭
• How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: 1 time a week
• Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: none
• What do you feed and how much: 4 pellets daily
• Decorations and plants in the tank: plastic cave and plant
• If you haven't already posted a picture, please post pics/vids to imgur and paste the link here:

EDIT 2: the link to upload photos and Reddit are not letting me upload them onto my post. if you want them, please dm me

Hi! I'm 18 with diagnosed lipedema. I understand many folks in this sub are much older than me. I wanted to ask -- did you have any symptoms of lipedema when you were a teenager? Did you know about lipedema at the time? And when were you finally diagnosed/learned about lipedema? I'm curious to see what y'all have to share. Thx!