i have been having terrrible problems with swelling in my arms and hands with pain. i seem to always feel bad with changes of weather but especially from winter to summer (terrrible). i told my family it seemed like this year was earlier and worse but then realized that i posted a similar question in march of 2011. i notice that most have problems with lower extremities (i swell in my feet also) but i seem to be bothered more in my hands, arms, neck and shoulders. my doctor keeps telling me to exercise but it makes me feel so bad. i actually end up in bed which seems so counter productive. any suggestions or similar problems?