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6: Fighting for Recognition: Crystal's Journey with Lipedema
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Вміст надано Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre, Catherine Seo, and Lisa Duerre. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre, Catherine Seo, and Lisa Duerre або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Join hosts Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre and their guest Crystal Elligson, a fierce advocate for those living with lipedema. Crystal shares her personal lipedema journey, the challenges she faced in getting her condition recognized, and her ongoing legal battle in Nova Scotia for lipedema removal surgery coverage. Her story underscores the importance of advocacy, education, and community in the fight for better healthcare recognition and support for lipedema patients.
Catherine and Lisa bring their unique perspectives and expertise to heart to heart conversation, shedding light on the medical and emotional aspects of living with lipedema. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination that fuels these incredible women and the collective efforts to drive systemic change in the healthcare system.
Tune in and be inspired by the stories and learn how you can support and raise awareness of the need for better recognition and treatment of lipedema.
Mentioned in this episode:
Lipedema Canada:
Crystal’s blog: The Weight of Lipedema
https://www.theweightoflipedema.com/
Lipedema Project Find a Provider Directory: https://lipedemaproject.org/lipedema-lipoedema-lipodem-provider-directory/
Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:
https://lipedema-simplified.org/events-calendar/
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