Lipedema Self-Test

16 short questions to find out if your symptoms might indicate lipedema.
The test takes only 2 minutes and provides immediate insight. Not a diagnosis, but a first step to clarity.
Your details
1. Have your legs or arms grown thicker since puberty without gaining much weight?
2. Does your skin on your legs or arms feel bumpy or rough?
3. Do you get bruises on your legs or arms quickly without bumping?
4. Does your skin hurt when you touch your legs or arms?
5. Are your legs thicker than your waist or feet?
6. Is your pant size a lot larger than your waist size (say, 1 or 2 sizes larger)?
7. Can't wear boots because your lower legs are too thick?
8. Do your legs or arms often feel heavy and sore, especially when you stand for a long time or when it is hot?
9. Do your legs hurt when you move quickly, such as climbing stairs or running?
10. Do your legs and arms get little or no slimmer when you lose weight or take weight-loss medications (such as Mounjaro or Wegovy)?
11. Do your upper legs rub against each other when you walk?
12. Do others in your family also have thick legs or arms?
13. Do your legs often feel tired and heavy, especially if you have been standing for a long time?
14. Do you sometimes have thick legs due to moisture, which are less thick in the morning than later in the day?
15. Does your skin on your legs or arms feel tight or sensitive when you wear tight clothing or compression stockings?
16. Have you been told by a doctor that you may have lipedema?