
Feeling overwhelmed by conservative treatment. What actually works?
I’m a 35-year-old woman. I’ve lost around 25 kg with Mounjaro (I’m still taking it, just not every week). After losing the weight, I realized my legs looked very different from the rest of my body, and I was eventually diagnosed with stage 1 lipedema.
I’m trying to be consistent with conservative treatment, but after researching, I feel completely overwhelmed. There are so many recommendations that I honestly don’t know what actually makes the biggest difference.
From this list, what would you consider the absolute essentials that are worth sticking to?
-Anti-inflammatory diet
-MLD (manual lymphatic drainage) massage
-Compression socks/stockings
-Vibration plate
-Rebounding
-Manual massage tools (wooden tools, dry brushing, compression boots, etc.)
-Supplements (Omega-3, Lipera, dandelion, peppermint, etc.)
-Leg/calf raises
-Swimming or other aquatic exercise
If you’ve had success with conservative treatment, which of these actually made a noticeable difference? I don’t think it’s realistic to do everything, so I’d love to know what you consider the non-negotiables.
Also, if there’s anything important that isn’t on my list, please let me know!