Reading Time: 9 minutesYour weight gain could be related to lymphedema. Up to 250 million people worldwide have lymphedema with an estimated 10 million in the United States, more than HIV, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and ALS combined. I inexplicably gained 40 pounds and experienced severe swelling in my legs, core, face, and neck. Unfortunately, seven doctors gaslit me, suggesting mental health referrals instead. A country doctor believed me. It turned out I had dangerously high inflammation markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Here's what you need to know about lymphedema's diagnosis and effective natural treatments.