If anyone can help...

I am a 40 year old female who since high school have always been 5'5 1/2 in height. Recently I have noticed that my pants seem longer and people have actually said I looked shorter. To my amazement i was measured and now all of a sudden I am measuring at 5'3 in height!!!! Can anyone please tell me how that is possible and if there is a reason for it or if there should be some concern? PLEASE HELP....

[Dakota102010]

I would make an appointment with your family doctor. Just have them check you calcium levels and blood tests, im sure they can rule out anything serious. Did you measure yourself at the same time everday? if you are off your feet for awhile, you will actually stretch, and your feet wont be as flat from being on them all day. I broke my ankle, and was off my feet for almost 3 months, and when i start the walk again, i felt taller, and it was because there was no downward pull for so long that my body stretched out. If you measure yourself in the morning when you first get up, and then again that night before you go to bed, you will see a difference. I would not be concerned, something you could ask your doctor or pharmacist about the one a day womens vitamins (http://oneaday.com/womens.html), and consult your doctor to conduct some common physical exams.