Did you ever find what was causing the swelling around your neck area? I read your post and it sounded just like what I am experiencing now except my voice is affected too... weight gain to buxom and I eat LESS than what I did (I was always skinny size 4-6 at 5'6") and I hurt across my shoulders and in my knees... swelling around lower neck is now prominent... carrying much extra weight everywhere AND in my trunk where I NEVER had ANY fat. BUT you complaints are mine. I was diagnosed w/ Lymes 1990 but took 3 mos of antibiotics and OK since til 2 yrs ago. What did the docs say to you/ do for you since your POST 2007???? Unfortunately I am uninsured. I would love to know what direction to go. How are you now. AR