Sign of lipedema

Heat + lipedema swelling = a combo I’m trying to manage this summer. 🥵🦵🏻 Heat can make my swelling feel SO much worse, so instead of letting it ruin my day, I’m focusing on what I can do to help minimize it. Here’s what I’m doing: 💧 Staying hydrated 🚶‍♀️ Moving throughout the day instead of sitting for long periods 🦶🏻 Ankle pumps + calf raises 🏊‍♀️ Getting in the pool when I can 🧘‍♀️ Elevating my legs when I’m resting 🪥 Dry brushing as part of my routine 🧦 Wearing compression when it makes sense for me ❄️ Taking breaks from the heat and finding ways to cool down And probably the biggest thing? I’m not panicking when my legs look or feel more swollen. Lipedema doesn’t mean I have to stop living my life. Some days my legs will look different. Some days they’ll feel heavier. That doesn’t mean I’ve failed. I’m learning how to work with my body instead of fighting it. 💜 What helps you manage swelling when the temperatures go up? #lipedema #lipedemawareness #lipedemalife #lipedemaswelling #swelling