Mum, With Abnormally Large Legs Due To Chronic Illness Refused Liposuction By NHS
A mum-of-two says she is raising awareness about her chronic illness so other people don't end up with legs like her. Zoe Pearce, 29, is living with lipoedema, an abnormal build-up of fat cells which can affect various parts of the body. The condition causes inflammation, pain and discomfort, reports Teesside Live . Zoe, from Billingham, County Durham, was diagnosed in 2015 and applied for liposuction in the NHS in 2019 - but was turned down. She is now trying to share information about lipoedema through charity work and her Instagram page to help others. Zoe said: "It can’t be changed with diet or exercise, it can only be removed from your body through a special kind of liposuction. "It can feel heavy, tingly, fizzy, not very nice, it can be painful as well." But she said there are things you can do to manage the condition, such as being active. Dry brushing, breathing exercises and managing food and drink that can cause inflammation. Pasta causes Zoe's legs