Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive.
Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it. Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers.
Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform.
Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Swollen Legs: The Difference Between Lipoedema, Lymphoedema and Excess Weight
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Not all leg swelling is the same.
In this episode, I unpack a topic that isn’t talked about nearly enough—lipoedema—and how it differs from lymphoedema and more common causes of swollen legs.
If you’ve ever experienced heavy, painful, or swollen legs… or felt frustrated that your legs don’t seem to respond the way the rest of your body does… this is an important conversation.
We’ll walk through:
- The key differences between lipoedema, lymphoedema, and excess weight
- Common signs and clues that are often missed
- Why these conditions are frequently misdiagnosed
- What can actually help manage symptoms and improve quality of life
If something about your legs has never quite felt “normal”… this might give you the answers you’ve been looking for.
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