Friday, November 15, 2024 – Episode 1556

Friday, November 15, 2024 - Episode 1556
By: Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA

Understanding and Treating Pain in Lipedema: Insights from Recent Research

  • Today, I’d like to discuss a study led by Dr. Uwe Wollina and colleagues in Dresden, Germany, published in the Dermatologic Therapy journal’s January/February 2021 issue.
  • The article, titled Cause and Management of Lipedema-Associated Pain, explores the underlying causes of pain in lipedema, which the authors attribute to factors such as allodynia, heightened sympathetic nervous system responses, and estrogen levels.
  • This review is a valuable resource for the lipedema community, shedding light on the nature of pain many women with lipedema experience and offering insights into effective management strategies.
  • In today’s briefing, we dive into this impactful research and its potential implications for pain relief.