Do I have lipedema? (Photo)

Exuberant thank you for sharing your photos. From your photos, your legs are much larger than your abdomen / waist. This is one sign of lipedema. However, there are multiple criteria for lipedema. They include heavy, swollen, and tender tissue. The presence of fibrotic nodules and other sign on physical exam. It would be irresponsible to diagnose lipedema with the current information or without a physical exam. Although there are many online that will speculate about it. I recommend you consult in person with a physician who is an expert in diagnosing lipedema. Please know that while there is no cure for lipedema it can be effectively managed with a healthy diet like you are following plus compression and exercise. If you do have lipedema lipedema reduction surgery can be helpful in addition to the lifestyle management. Wishing you the best of health.

Does your fatty areas hurt when you pinch them? Do you bruise easily in the fatty areas? If so, you most likely do have lipedema. This may be reduced with aerobic exercise (which increases lymphatic fluid mobilization and drainage) or surgically with liposuction.

In most cases, a diagnosis of lipedema requires a more detailed evaluation. Check out the link below for more information.

Would you describe is simply your personal fat distribution and not having lipidema. there is no test for liberty amount but it’s a condition where the extremities continuously get larger despite not gaining weight. it is worsened by weight fluctuations and does not respond to actual weight loss.
Obesity is primarily related to eating. Exercise is a great idea but those who are successful with weight loss generally do it by gradually reducing caloric intake.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD