I was in my sixties before I was diagnosed. I spent years going back and forward to my GP, worried about the increasing swelling in my legs.

I have come a long way on my lipoedema journey in the last 6 months, in September 2021. I met Anne Williams from Talk Lipoedema and was finally given a diagnosis. What a relief to finally meet someone who didn't just say I looked how I do because I am fat.

I discovered lipoedema completely by accident!

Cellulitis can affect people with Lipoedema. It is important you take urgent action if you think you have it.

Alexia's journey with lipoedema

Lisa's Story

Read Elaine's story on surgery for lipoedema

Talk Lipoedema runs a number of events both in person and online, check out what events are happening soon.

Living Well With Lipoedema: self management programme, Edinburgh and the Lothians

How is Lipoedema recognised and diagnosed. Find out here suitable for Healthcare Professionals and people living with Lipoedema

Read about the current thinking and research evidence about Lipoedema