Do you suffer from lipedema?
We have developed an lipedema questionnaire to help you determine how likely you are to develop lipedema.
Of course, we can only answer this finally if we have examined you personally and in detail. But with this questionnaire we would like to give you at least a first idea.
Of course, we can only answer this finally if we have examined you personally and in detail. But with this questionnaire we would like to give you at least a first idea.
Do you get bruises easily?
Yes, very often and I usually can't remember where I got them from.
Rarely. Only if I hit myself hard, I get a bruise.
Every once in a while, I get a bruise.
You go home by bike on a cold day...
... despite an extensive hot shower my legs still feel cold.
... with a hot-water bottle my legs slowly warm up again.
... the domestic warmth is enough to warm me up.
You' re going to the third floor.
That's no problem for me.
My legs burn, hurt and feel heavy as lead.
My legs are heavy.
You' re standing all day. How do your legs feel?
I notice that my legs feel thicker and swollen during the day. My pants are getting tighter.
In the evening I have slightly thicker lower legs.
I don't notice any increase in volume during the day.
You lie in bed at night after a long day.
I'm in a lot of burning pain, like my legs are bursting.
I feel a slight pain, but can still fall asleep.
I don't feel any pain in my legs.
You feel after a working day...
...good and still like going out with friends.
...tired and surprised about the energy of your friends who are still going out. You'd rather stay on the sofa at home.
...totally exhausted and happy to go to bed.
Cellulite on the thighs...
...you have not. Your thighs are smooth.
...you have a little. A rough structure can be seen on the sides of the thighs.
...is very prominent, your thighs are wavy and delly.
Your friend's three-year-old child climbs onto your lap and jumps with its feet on your thigh
You' re happy and let the child do it.
You will find the child's small feet very painful and unpleasant on your thighs.
The jumping of the child is unbearable for you and you will still have severe pain in this area for a long time to come.
You've been on a diet for weeks.
and barely or not at all lose weight.
and lost a lot of weight. You' re very happy.
and lost a few pounds, but your legs are still equally thick.
Are you struggling with constant weight gain?
Yes, despite an unchanged diet and regular exercise, I continue to gain weight.
No, I don't have any problem with that.
Yes, since my pregnancies/menopause my weight has increased significantly, despite a low-calorie diet.
How do you describe your body shape?
You have noticed a discrepancy between upper and lower body since puberty. You wear 1-2 more sizes on your legs.
You feel comfortable and see your body shape as harmonious.
The discrepancy between your upper and lower body that has existed since puberty is now also characterized by a thickening of the arms.
Do you supply your body with artificial hormones, for example in the form of hormonal contraception or hormone treatment?
No, I've never taken hormones.
Yes, I have been taking artificial hormones since puberty and have no problems.
Yes, and I change frequently, as problems arise time and again, for example with water retention.
You've been working out to change your body for a long time. Are you satisfied with the success?
Yes, that works very well and I am satisfied.
Well, my upper body has already become much more defined, but my legs still have dimples and have only become a little more trained.
No, my legs have practically not changed at all and are much stronger than the trained upper body.
You seem to worry too much.
You are highly unlikely to have lipedema. If you suffer from an increase in leg volume during the day, you should introduce yourself to a vein doctor who will check the function of your veins.
You are likely to be ill.
Your symptoms could indicate the onset of lipedema. You should introduce yourself to an expert on lipedema for clarification. After a detailed examination of your medical history, he will look at your legs, measure your fat tissue with an ultrasound examination and advise you on how to proceed. In addition, an examination of the veins makes sense. Arrange a consultation in our practice.
It seems you suffer from lipedema. Talk to us!
Your symptoms indicate lipedema. You should introduce yourself to an expert for lipedema treatments for clarification and diagnosis. After a detailed examination of your medical history, he will examine your legs, measure your fat tissue with an ultrasound examination and advise you on how to proceed. In addition, an examination of the veins makes sense.