Lipedema Patient Roundtable: May 2025

Pelvic floor health took center stage at the May Lipedema Patient Roundtable, featuring special guest Tami Faris, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, who brought her expertise and insights from her powerful Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference presentation.Tami discussed how pelvic floor issues like pain and incontinence are common in lipedema patients. She guided the audience through diaphragmatic breathing techniques and offered mental strategies to help “train the bladder” and manage urgency. These breathing exercises also help stimulate the vagus nerve, which can help with anxiety. She also introduced simple “squeeze” exercises to help reduce urge incontinence.Linda Anne Kahn emphasized the link between quality sleep and lymphatic drainage, while Cara Cruz shared how her new work schedule and duties with the American Lipedema Association have made sleep more precious. She shared how she uses her Lympha Press’s unique Wave setting to wind down at night, and why she prefers Lympha Press’s higher pressure options to help manage her symptoms. And Siouxie Boshoff shared how her “zero sugar” protocol has helped her sleep through the night, leading to a discussion about the importance of managing insulin spikes.This Roundtable covered a wide range of insights, from managing prolapse and understanding estradiol cream to reducing toxin exposure from fabrics and plastics. There was also an eye-opening chat about cellulitis, the benefits of Pilates, and a discussion that may change how you think about blueberries and stoplights.In the final five minutes, the panel shared words of encouragement. The key takeaway? You don’t have to manage lipedema alone. Community and support matter.Thanks to our panelists for another episode to remember: Jenny Beaujean (@Jenny_Beajean)Siouxie Boshoff (@lipedema.living)Angelique Charles (@TheLippyButterfly)Cara Cruz (@PaleGingerPear)Tami Faris, OTR/L, CLT-LANALinda Anne Kahn (@lindaannekahn)Brenda Viola (@BrendaViola_ViciCommunications)Lympha Press is proud to support the lipedema community through these monthly Roundtables and therapy that’s easy to live with. Find out more at www.lymphapress.com.This Roundtable was originally recorded live on May 21, 2025, and has been edited for time. The views and opinions expressed in this Patient Roundtable are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Lympha Press.This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider with any questions about your condition or treatment.