Vein disease affects everyone differently. While one person may be at the first vein disease stage with only mild symptoms and a few spider veins, others may be at a different vein disease stage and have more significant symptoms. Symptoms across stages range in severity […]
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Getting an initial Lipedema diagnosis is a challenge for many women suffering from it. In fact, an overwhelming majority of patients seeking treatment are well into their forties, fifties, sixties, or later in age, simply because they had never heard of lipedema or been diagnosed
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Before tackling the issues and symptoms associated with lipedema, it is important to assess your vein health by working closely with a vein specialist. Vein issues and lipedema, both can cause painful, heavy legs, and tenderness, so it can be difficult to know if your
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When it comes to healthy blood flow and circulation throughout the body, veins play a vital role in moving blood back and forth between the heart. A healthy circulatory system provides the entire body with the blood it requires to function properly. In the event
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If you have varicose veins, reading about deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) can seem scary. However, knowledge is power, so continue to educate yourself and consult with a vein specialist to ensure you know the facts and have
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking about varicose veins and spider veins as purely cosmetic issues that need to be handled in the name of aesthetic preferences. However, the cause of these veins showing up at the surface of the skin lies
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June is Lipedema Awareness month, one in which the Lipedema community focuses (even more than usual) on how to reach women who have lived with this painful and distressing disease. While we’ve seen great strides in awareness, insurance coverage, and slightly greater recognition of this
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Varicose and spider veins are usually painless, however over time they can become painful when they are under pressure or become inflammed. While the bulging nature of varicose veins and the red, blue, or purple coloring of spider veins may look painful, both conditions are
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Through efforts led by LE&RN (the Lymphatic Education & Research Network), the Senate has passed a bill for the LD Commission (Lymphatic Disease Commission) to increase research and lymphatic education. The bill passed in the Senate last month, with a vote of 68-31. Now that
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As we enter year 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic, big strides have been made to address variants, increase vaccination rates, and decrease hospital stays and serious symptoms. Still, many of our patients are wondering if they and their loved ones should get vaccinated. While we’ve
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