Navigating Lipedema: Lift_up_lipedema ( Samantha Kershisnik)

Navigating Lipedema: Lift_up_lipedema ( Samantha Kershisnik)In this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, hosts Cindy and Kristy welcome guest Sam to discuss her journey with lipedema and other associated conditions. Sam shares her experiences from diagnosis, the struggles with the healthcare system, and finding effective treatments. The conversation covers valuable topics such as early screening, the need for specific diagnostic codes for lipedema, and the importance of self-advocacy. The hosts and Sam also emphasize the role of community and support in managing lipedema. This episode is packed with insightful personal stories and practical advice for those living with lipedema.00:00 Introduction to Stronger Than Lipedema00:54 Sam's Diagnosis Journey05:32 Challenges with Medical Professionals11:48 Advocacy and Self-Education16:21 Finding the Right Medical Support23:26 Negative Feedback and Vibration Plate24:49 Pizza Making and Celiac Disease26:58 Balancing Life and Content Creation31:20 Lipedema Advocacy and Insurance33:07 Future of Lipedema Treatment39:02 Advice for Lipedema Patients44:47 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow us on Social media!!!Kristy's Contact information:IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/⁠FB Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠Website is below  Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-CSunrise Healing, LLC⁠⁠ ⁠⁠sunrisehealingaz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437Cindy contact information⁠FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠⁠Private FB Group:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠⁠IG:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/⁠Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCHWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Link:⁠ https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/⁠Free surgery course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB⁠Follow Samantha on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lift_up_lipedema/