Unfortunately, many of the drugs they prescribe also have the 'side effect' of weight gain, what I wouldn't give to have a drug that has weight loss as a side effect.

The bumps at the back of my knees are quite big and feel like they are filled with fluid. They are painful to touch and when I bend my knees. I was told they were baker cysts, no they aren't baker cysts, fluid filled bumps to protect the arthritis in my knees....I still don't know what they are. On the front of my legs the bumps are only slightly raised...some larger than others. They feel hard and painful to touch. The doctor thought they were lypomas but the ultrasound showed nothing. I tend to believe my massage therapist when she said they were pieces of fascial tissue that have broken off.

What do the bumps look like, are that painful at all? I'm asking because I had a condition called erythema nodosum very painful

Untreated CHF with cough and difficulty breathing can be a medical emergency. Get this checked out. Your primary doctor should be able to diagnose this and make referral if necessary.

Bubbles on your legs can be excess fluid which would explain weight gain. Make sure your labs are checked for kidney function and possible congestive heart failure. Whenever a doctor says, " I don't know," respect that and then ask 'who should I see about this.'