16/11/2025
If you feel that your legs and buttocks are out of proportion, have “unusual pockets”, that you bruise easily, or that your legs seem hypersensitive, this self assessment tool may be useful for you.
Alternatively, if you have been thinking you have symptoms of lipoedema, but have been struggling to get a diagnosis, consider this self assessment sheet and informationfor your doctor.
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If you suspect you have lipoedema, making an appointment with your doctor can feel like a big step. We have resources on our website to help.
Head to: www.talklipoedema.org/diagnosis to find a letter you can download to take to your doctor. You can also find a self-assessment sheet, which helps pinpoint the symptoms of lipoedema that you experience. Not everyone suffers from every symptom.