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Lipoedema Support Group
Dec 13, 2018
On Thursday 19th April our new monthly support group for people living with Lipoedema met for the first time at Ulverscroft Manor. Lipoedema is a long term chronic and often misdiagnosed condition, which affects predominately women.
Symptoms of lipoedema can include the following- -Excess weight on your legs - Small waist, large hips or thighs - Heaviness and discomfort of the legs - Lower body bruising easily - Family members who are of a similar shape. - You can lose weight from your upper body but not your lower - Your excess weight does not include your feet and hands.
There has been little research in to the condition and there has been some uncertainty about the treatments available and the effectiveness of the relief that they offer.
Vicky Passmore who attends wellbeing classes at the Foundation has been living with the condition for a number of years. She expressed the need for more awareness of the condition and was the catalyst behind the formation of the group. Vicky said: ‘I have been looking forward to the first meetup and getting to know other people who are living with lipoedema. It has been a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and coping strategies, as well as helping each other learn more about the condition and helpful therapies and treatment’
Since this first meetup in April the group have been working hard to raise awareness of the condition. It was suggested a video could be created to highlight the reality of living with the Lipoedema and the ways in which the members of the group support each other. Please watch the video below to learn more and raise awareness of the condition. A wonderful achievement for all of the members - Thank you to everyone involved in producing this fantastic educational and inspiring video!
The Lipoedema Support Group meet uo on:-
Third Thursday of the month – 10.30am to 12.30pm
Come along and have a coffee and a chat with Lipoedema friends in the beautiful house and gardens of Ulverscroft Manor Telephone 07860 639693
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