I could not answer your resolved question however, I had same problem and got off of artifical sweetners, diet soda, etc and they resolved-especially swollen ankles! Look up what aspartame does to you! Sweetnlow, splenda, etc all the same. Poison! Even chewing gum has it! Try eliminating from diet and flush with water…bet you will see a diff! By the way, after I cured myself I became a registered nurse.