Well if neither of your docs was concerned about the swelling, did you ask them why.

It's there for a reason. Every symptom/condition/disease happens for a reason. These things don't happen in a vacuum. A cause is not always apparent or found.

It's at least worth a little investigation by your medical professionals. Diagnosing oneself can be dangerous, so that's why we go to them in hopes they'll do their jobs.

You desscribe yourself as a 42 year old living like an 82 year old. There's something very wrong with that picture. Hope you get some help soon.

Good luck,

Sheltiemom