Merry Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hi, I tried googling this but couldn't find an answer and I can't afford to see the doctor for another month or so. Maybe you guys can figure this out. I lost about ten pounds in the past few months but at the same time, my stomach has gotten bigger. My skirts don't fit around the stomach. I've missed my period for two months now but I took several pregnancy tests that showed negative results. Might it be perimenopause or even menopause? Is a bigger stomach due to that even though I actually lost weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Oh, I hope you get checked out soon. Weight loss + simultaneous growth in an area is sometimes not a good thing. Otoh, it could be something like fibroids which is generally not a huge problem. I've not heard of menopausal symptoms presenting this way - usually there's just weight gain & size increase. I hope you're able to get a diagnosis promptly. best wishes ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 You will definitely need to have that checked out. Are you trying to lose weight or is it just happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I would go to the doc as soon as possible or sooner even. That does not sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Please go to a doctor as soon as possible. There has to be a sliding scale community clinic somewhere if not call your local hospital and ask for community resources; someone should be able to point you in the right direction. Please, please go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Weight Loss + bigger stomach = Ulcerative Colitis in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 In my case it was endometrial tumors that had completely enveloped both ovaries. Go to a dr. ASAP. I lived it this for waaayyy to long because we had no money and no insurance, and it almost ended up attacking my vital organs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Run, do not walk, to see a doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirfarm Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Please, have you called to make an appointment. Don't wait. This sounds really serious!!! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Have you skimped on water, or possibly overloaded on it? Have you upped veggies? Are you gassy? Go to the doctors' as soon as possible, in the mean time, maybe you're retaining water or building up gas? My gramma did this when she altered her diet (dumped sweets, dairy and meat, upped veggies and fruit) and it was mostly gas. If it's gas, try ginger. If it's water, try carrots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'll worry about the finances later. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Same thing happened to me, it was stress and 'reaching a certain age' (for me 35). I lost 5lb in my hips and butt and my stomach got bigger. When I asked the same question on an online community most of the women told me it was a natural consequence of aging. I didn't notice how much you lost. 5 or 10lb? Or more like 20-30? There are several intestinal problems (food allergies, irritable bowel syndrom, colitis, crohns) which also can mean an increase in waistlength. If you have abdominal pain, constipation/diahrrea, food sensitivities, gas, that can also be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbows Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have a very large fibroid (size of a 15 week pregnancy) that has caused my abdomen to distend.....but I haven't had weight loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Well, yeah... your adrenal hormone being off base will sometimes do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirfarm Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'm curious. What did the doctor say? Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cillakat Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) Oh, I hope you get checked out soon. Weight loss + simultaneous growth in an area is sometimes not a good thing. still could be fairly minor,....fibroids.....but also pcos......thyroid issues......could just also be perimenopause in combo the slow loss of core muscle strength that happens over time unless we're really active in maintaining it. ETA: but seriously go. go in. Do. Not. Wait. K Edited August 8, 2009 by cillakat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 She had surgery Monday. I'm very worried about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cillakat Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 And whatever it is and whatever you do, take sufficient vitamin d. Start now. 1000 IU per 25 lbs body weight. Today. Start today. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirfarm Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 on Thursday and the nurse sent me for a blood test on Friday. I should know more on Monday once they get the results. It's a pregnancy test but I'm hoping that they also asked for other tests on my hormonal levels and such. Thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Do you have an appointment with the doctor? You really need a physical exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Do you have an appointment with the doctor? You really need a physical exam. :iagree: Have you been examined yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 checkup in Sept. Based on what I told her of my symptoms over the phone, she said it sounds like the beginning of menopause. Ugh, if so, that means I'll have to work extra hard at losing weight and keeping it off as it seems to have gotten directed by my body to go right to my belly which is not good in terms of health and looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDweller Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hmm...nothing sooner than September? That seems a bit far off IMO. I would want to get in right away to get a pelvic exam done and get started on any other testing that could help narrow the diagnosis down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Please go get an exam by a gynecologist. Please. I don't want to scare you to death, but my aunt's symptoms were similar and she kept putting things off. She had ovarian cancer. Please go get checked. Just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Please go get an exam by a gynecologist. Please. I don't want to scare you to death, but my aunt's symptoms were similar and she kept putting things off. She had ovarian cancer. Please go get checked. Just in case. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I will join the "get thee to a doctor before September" club, but wanted to offer a little reassurance. This same thing happened to a friend of mine and it turned out she had a large BENIGN abdominal tumor. So it may not be a cancerous tumor, but still something that would interfere with the normal workings of your other internal organs. Of course it may be nothing at all, but do you really want to spend another month fretting over it? You have to keep us posted, you know, we will worry about you until we hear you've checked out okay. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Please go get an exam by a gynecologist. Please. I don't want to scare you to death, but my aunt's symptoms were similar and she kept putting things off. She had ovarian cancer. Please go get checked. Just in case. I pm'd her with the same concerns last week. Let's cross fingers that the Dr. will see you sooner or better yet find another Dr's office that take your symptoms seriously. Did they do a CBC with differential when they took your blood for a pregnancy test or was that just a urine test? Please insist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Merry, if you were a dog I would be seeing you yesterday! Get in to a Dr. tomorrow. Just walk in. They cannot refuse to see you. And pick an internist or a gynecologist preferably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 And whatever it is and whatever you do, take sufficient vitamin d. Start now. 1000 IU per 25 lbs body weight. Today. Start today. K Wow! I take Vitamin D but definitely not this much. Is this recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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