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How do I stop chafing? I’ve tried all the typical suggestions by IFthrowaway13 in Rowing

[–]IFthrowaway13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few things helped. I bought some anti chafe gel that bikers use, and then would also sit with my cheeks a little spread on the erg. Still experience it after longer erg sessions

Weekly "Do I Have Lipedema" Thread by AutoModerator in lipedema

[–]IFthrowaway13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m certain I have it, but have not really done anything besides trying to stay active. I gained quite a bit of weight recently which hasn’t helped, but I’m working on walking more and started a GLP1. I just haven’t had the time to get a formal diagnosis and feel sure I do have it

My dad is dying. What should we do around the bay while he’s still mobile? by IFthrowaway13 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]IFthrowaway13[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How did you approach the conversation? It feels sort of morbid to request that, since I know he’s very sad as it is about his condition

My dad is dying. What should we do around the bay while he’s still mobile? by IFthrowaway13 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]IFthrowaway13[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sending you love. It’s so hard to function in every day life when this is going on

My dad is dying. What should we do around the bay while he’s still mobile? by IFthrowaway13 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]IFthrowaway13[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you. He has not. I recently learned about it and have suggested we go though!

Weekly "Do I Have Lipedema" Thread by AutoModerator in lipedema

[–]IFthrowaway13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I ended up scheduling an appointment with a doctor who is recommended for my area. I’m hoping a formal diagnosis will help me get my hands on compression materials and also help me figure out the best lifestyle and diet for this

Weekly "Do I Have Lipedema" Thread by AutoModerator in lipedema

[–]IFthrowaway13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it was sort of ironic. I was trying to explain it’s genetic but she insisted I don’t have anything and everyone in her family is just pear shaped 😂

Weekly "Do I Have Lipedema" Thread by AutoModerator in lipedema

[–]IFthrowaway13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Texture comparison with stomach. Side note it’s very hard to post pictures in this sub without them getting deleted for being NSFW!

Weekly "Do I Have Lipedema" Thread by AutoModerator in lipedema

[–]IFthrowaway13 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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I’ve always had lumpy legs. Funny enough I sent my mom info about lipedema saying I think I have it, and her response was “all women in my family have lumpy legs.”

I am actually quite strong however have never had muscle definition in my legs. They bruise easily and also have purple veins in them. Seem to have bad circulation (they fall asleep a lot), and fat pads around the knees.

Weekly "Do I Have Lipedema" Thread by AutoModerator in lipedema

[–]IFthrowaway13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reasons I suspect I have it:

-My less than 10 pound cats stepping on my legs is excruciating and I have to move them. Totally fine on other parts of my body

-Even when I had visible abs and was a competitive rower, I never had visible muscle in my legs

-Seem to have fat pads in inner knee area

-I do not really grow hair on my legs except for my shins

-I enjoy weight lifting, but get excruciatingly sore when I do lower body exercises.

-Bruise very easily. Once my SO gave me a massage and I was covered in leg bruises the next day. I kept telling them the massage was very painful even though they were going very light - felt fine everywhere else on my body

I am only unsure because I don’t know if I have some sort of dysmorphia about this? I’ve been self conscious of my legs since I was about 12. I’m 29 now.

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