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Can people with Lipedema work? What kind of work can they perform?
Can you work with Lipedema? Real patients share what jobs they do and how they adapted, plus practical guidance.
Yes, sure. Lipedema won't be problem in first stages. It will cause motion difficulties in later stages, that can be troublesome.
Alexandre
The effects of Lipedema varies by individual. I worked in administrative and accounting positions. Eventually my symptoms became so bad I had to go out on disability. The inflammation had wreaked havoc on my body. Other people work in more physically demanding jobs. It really depends upon the severity of the condition. I cannot offer and educated guess on how many people work in any given field.
Posted Jan 13, 2019 by Lipedemusikim 2500
This varies depending how badly you're affected. Later stages can become immobile and bed bound. Desk jobs are relatively safe, but you need to make an effort to remain as active as possible to encourage lymph flow. Jobs that have you on your feet all day will be problematic--increasing swelling and pain, compression garments may help.
Posted Jan 14, 2019 by Candice 300
Yes, but in advanced stages the mobility is highly reduced. also in ealry stages standing up for many hours can be very painful
Posted Jan 14, 2019 by Annatogu 1800
It depends what stadge you are in. And ut you have to stand or sitt alot iIt is good wirh job that aloves different movements and not in hot enviroment. And not to loog shifts. Bud ur you are very affected by lipedema you can not work.
Posted Jan 14, 2019 by Camilla 1700
yes they can perform many types of work
Posted Jan 17, 2019 by mkokkinouboege 2530
