@sarahwhitlow_: While it’s rare for lipedema to show up only in the arms, research shows that around 80% of women with lipedema also have it in their arms, usually alongside the legs. It can appear in the upper arms, the lower arms, or throughout, and it often mirrors what’s happening in the lower body. The tissue can feel tender, bruise easily, and form those small, nodular pockets that are so common with lipedema fat. Key facts about lipedema in the arms: • Connection to lower body: Lipedema in the arms (Type IV) almost always appears along with lipedema in the legs (Types I–III). • Where it shows up: The buildup can affect the upper arms, forearms, or the entire length of the arm, and it nearly always appears on both sides. • How it feels: Like in the legs, the fat tissue in the arms can be painful or tender when pressed, bruise easily, and develop small, uneven nodules under the skin. • When it develops: Arm involvement usually happens later in the condition’s progression, after changes in the lower body are already visible. • Rare cases: It’s very uncommon for lipedema to affect only the arms without any signs in the legs. #lipedemaawarenes #lipedemafighter #lipedema #connectivetissuedisorder #lipedemahelp

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