Dedicated Lipedema Doctor: Consultations for Women Nationwide
Specializing in rare adipose diseases, specifically lipedema, our mission is to support and empower you through each step of your journey.
Comprehensive Lipedema Care
Establishing Diagnosis
Dr. Liza Rodriguez will work with you to accurately diagnose lipedema, utilizing the latest medical knowledge and diagnostic criteria.
Treatment Guidance
We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your individual needs. We will guide you through options whether it's conservative management or surgical intervention.
Referrals
Connecting you with the right specialists is crucial. We provide referrals to medical professionals who can further assist in your lipedema care.
Understanding Lipedema
Lipedema is a rare adipose tissue disorder that almost exclusively affects women. It is characterized by disproportionate but symmetrical fat deposition in the legs, hips, and buttocks, sometimes in the abdomen and arms, sparing the hands, feet, and neck. The adipose tissue in lipedema is resistant to weight loss and exercise, leading to significant suffering and impacting women's lives. The condition often emerges during significant hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.
Symptoms & Comorbidities
Women with lipedema often experience easy bruising, heaviness in the affected extremities, and pain to simple touch. Lipedema can be associated with other comorbidities and, if left untreated, can progress to affect the lymphatic system, leading to lipo-lymphedema. Misdiagnosis is common, as lipedema can be confused with obesity or other rare adipose tissue disorders like multiple symmetric lipomatosis, familial multiple lipomatosis, Madelung’s disease, Dercum’s disease, or lipohypertrophy.
Diagnosis & Treatment
There are no definitive blood or imaging tests to diagnose lipedema. The condition requires a multidisciplinary approach to management, focusing on symptom control and prevention of progression. This approach is highly individualized for each woman affected.
Conservative Management
Conservative management involves:
Emotional Support: Providing psychological and emotional support to cope with the condition.
Holistic Nutrition: Eliminating personally diagnosed inflammatory foods, incorporating organic and pesticide-free ingredients, and using herbal supplements.
Physical Therapies: Including lymphatic drainage massages, acupuncture, Counterstrain, HBOT, US cavitation, shockwave, and red light therapy.
Constant Exercise: Engaging in activities such as using vibration tables, walking, and water activities.
Managing Comorbid Conditions: Addressing any other associated health issues.
Surgical Treatments
In some cases, surgical treatments may be considered to manage the condition effectively.
Need Help?
If you need assistance with diagnosis, management, or understanding your next steps, we are here to help. Reach out to us for lipedema support and guidance tailored to your unique needs.
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Liza Rodriguez brings over 20 years of medical experience and personal experience with lipedema. We are excited to offer a virtual clinic for diagnosis, referrals, and support. Dr. Rodriguez is currently licensed in 42 states and will be licensed in all 50 states by the end of the year, giving medical access to women across the nation. We look forward to working with each and every one of you.
Lipedema Warrior Clinic
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