Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease are both painful fat disorders — but they aren’t the same. 💡 Lipedema often affects the legs and arms symmetrically, causing swelling, tenderness, and tissue that feels heavy or fibrotic. Dercum’s Disease, on the other hand, involves painful lipomas (fatty lumps) that can appear anywhere on the body and are often tied to nerve pain and inflammation. While the causes differ, both conditions are deeply linked to chronic inflammation — which means anti-inflammatory ca

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Lipedema vs. Dercum’s Disease Lipedema: 🔹 Chronic fat disorder 🔹 Symmetrical fat buildup (legs & arms) 🔹 Painful nodules & swelling 🔹 Easy bruising & tenderness 🔹 Heaviness & inflammation 🔹 Often linked to hormonal changes Dercum’s Disease: 🔹 Rare fat disorder 🔹 Painful lipomas (lumps under the skin) 🔹 Pain can be widespread 🔹 Fatigue & brain fog common 🔹 Can affect any area of the body 🔹 More generalized chronic pain Yes you can have both! Both are genetic disorders driven by hormon

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