Thanks for your replies.  Rosalie, I find it interesting that you had these symptoms because the doctors never connected it to LOCAH.  Certainly I am now getting amnesia about how bad I felt a year ago.  Perhaps if I went off the meds, I would be reminded in due time of that awful feeling.  I am just frustrated with the side effects of the meds.  For me, 10 pounds is alot.  At my age, with menopause lurking, I fear my weight creeping up.  I know it hurts my joints and I don’t feel good about myself.  Of course the acne doesn’t help with self image either.  Maybe this could be improved with a different med or dose.  So far that has not been indicated.

Has anyone tried any alternative treatments like herbs or acupuncture?

Thanks  Denise