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Weight gain
I have gained 45 lbs in the last 3 months, all in my abdomin. I hardly eat anything as I have no appitite. All the tests come back negative. I am 58 and I had a hysterectomy 20 years ago so I know that I am not pregnant. What could this be?
I had my thyroid taking out because of tumors and have been on Synthroid for 35 years. I have the test every year to check my levels and they always come out where they should be. The weird thing is that it happened on a Saturday. I woke up and sat up on the bed because I felt different. My husband was in another room, where he could see me and had a shocked look on his face. He said, "Oh, my God, what is wrong with you! Go look in the mirror!" I had trouble walking to the mirror as my legs were so swollen that they actually sloshed. My face was all swollen and round. I called the doctor and went in right away, but I couldn't even get shoes on. He gave me water pills and potassium pills. After some of the swelling went down, I noticed that my stomach was huge and I had gained 45 pounds. My doctor has no glue.
Yes I agree with doctornee Sal. If you notice the weight gain - in the middle area especially - an ACTH cortisol test should be checked for Addison or Cushing's ( stress) hormone.
While adrenal and thyroid are conjoined in most cases,,, you can also take a look at a basic thyroid panel consisting of the FT3 - TSH and FT4 tests to rule out or confirm if trouble with the thyroid is happening.
While adrenal and thyroid are conjoined in most cases,,, you can also take a look at a basic thyroid panel consisting of the FT3 - TSH and FT4 tests to rule out or confirm if trouble with the thyroid is happening.
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
It is difficult to say what tests you have undergone, hence I am enumerating all possibilities of weight gain. What you need to do is eliminate the common causes of increase in weight such as overeating, lack of exercise, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. Anemia, low proteins, adrenal gland problems, kidney and liver problems and Cushing Syndrome has to be eliminated. Late night snacking and poor sleep patterns too cause weight gain. Certain medications like antidepressants cause weight gain. Polycystic ovary too causes weight gain, hence has to be ruled out by an ultrasound of abdomen. If the above causes are eliminated then you can join a weight trainer and a nutrition expert and follow their advice and lose weight under their guidance.
Hope this helps. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
It is difficult to say what tests you have undergone, hence I am enumerating all possibilities of weight gain. What you need to do is eliminate the common causes of increase in weight such as overeating, lack of exercise, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. Anemia, low proteins, adrenal gland problems, kidney and liver problems and Cushing Syndrome has to be eliminated. Late night snacking and poor sleep patterns too cause weight gain. Certain medications like antidepressants cause weight gain. Polycystic ovary too causes weight gain, hence has to be ruled out by an ultrasound of abdomen. If the above causes are eliminated then you can join a weight trainer and a nutrition expert and follow their advice and lose weight under their guidance.
Hope this helps. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Sal604,
One possibility is hypothyroidism. It's a medical fact that almost 1 in every 10 white women in the US have it by age 55. You might consider 2 tests, a full 5 level thyroid panel blood test (not always conclusive), and a sonogram of your thyroid (usually very conclusive). The sonogram will also give you an idea of your chances for hardening of the arteries and heart disease by looking at your corrated artery right next to the gland.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include unexplained weight gain, listlesness, depression, fatigue, poor appetite and eating habits, difficulty concentrating, and light headedness. They can also include being cold when others are fine or hot, having some unexplained skin disorders or rashes, and bowel problems. If many of these ring true, consider a visit to a new general practice and ask them for a full t-panel and sonogram order.
Best.
One possibility is hypothyroidism. It's a medical fact that almost 1 in every 10 white women in the US have it by age 55. You might consider 2 tests, a full 5 level thyroid panel blood test (not always conclusive), and a sonogram of your thyroid (usually very conclusive). The sonogram will also give you an idea of your chances for hardening of the arteries and heart disease by looking at your corrated artery right next to the gland.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include unexplained weight gain, listlesness, depression, fatigue, poor appetite and eating habits, difficulty concentrating, and light headedness. They can also include being cold when others are fine or hot, having some unexplained skin disorders or rashes, and bowel problems. If many of these ring true, consider a visit to a new general practice and ask them for a full t-panel and sonogram order.
Best.
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