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Wednesday September 28, 2016

These Women Discovered It Wasn't Just Fat: It Was Lipedema

Marlene Simpson of Sacramento, Calif., wears compression bandages daily to help reduce the swelling in her legs. She is getting fitted for compression bandages for her arms to prevent swelling there. Lesley McClurg/KQED hide caption

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These Women Discovered It Wasn't Just Fat: It Was Lipedema

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September 28, 2016 • People with tree-trunk-like legs who can't lose weight through diet and exercise may have lipedema, a lymphatic disorder. It's not clear what causes it, and most doctors aren't familiar with it.

These Women Discovered It Wasn't Just Fat: It Was Lipedema

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