Mum, 40, bullied for ‘tree trunk legs’ and ‘being chunky’ discovers crippling condition and says ‘I’m not t...

A MUM bullied for having 'tree trunk legs' and 'being chunky' discovers she has a rare and crippling condition.Shannon Ashley Nelson, 40, was constantly told she was fat as a kid and struggled with self esteem and pain in her legstheatre

“I hate that my little girl won’t have many photos of me because of my insecurities and the pain I’m suffering.As her calves and thighs were “too large” for her body, she stopped wearing jeans and shorts, because they no longer fit. I can no longer stand and my overall mobility has suffered – even laying on my stomach puts too much pressure on my thighs. I even struggle to stand up long enough to showerShannon said: “I thought I was doing something wrong and was solely responsible.

“I can no longer stand and my overall mobility has suffered – even laying on my stomach puts too much pressure on my thighs.As there’s no natural cure, surgical intervention is the only option – but it comes at a $20,000 per surgery. While this has eased an “enormous” amount of pain, Shannon still faces complications daily and requires further procedures, such as a lymphatic bypass, which aims to redirect fluid into the veins of the arms and legs.LIPOEDEMA is a genetic condition that almost exclusively affects women.It causes an excess buildup of fat on the bottom, thighs, legs and sometimes the arms.These physical effects can cause fatigue, joint problems, swelling, reduced mobility, flat feet and gait problems.

Wearing compression stockings or bandages to reduce pain and discomfort, and make it easier for you to walk

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