Thank you all for replies to the above problem.It was interesting to see that out of all the doctors visits there was only one who offered some form of diagnosis and that was gout??Has anyone who is not taking symmetral?been diagnosed with Livido Reticulosis?and had the same swelling problem?just a theory I picked up whilst scanning the Med.directory as I do have the mottling on both legs from just above the ankles and down Hope you all enjoy a good day Margaret Clark 48/61