Rapid weight gain

[mkr89]

I'm 22 and over the last 6 months, I've put on about 23 lbs. I'm not sure what is causing my weight gain. I am really conscious about my eating habits and eating healthy foods. I only drink water and eat foods like low fat yogurt, fresh fruits, vegetables, tuna, turkey, and whole grains. I also don't drink alcohol. There haven't been any changes in my lifestyle to explain my weight gain. Most of it is around my midsection and my arms. I have missed two periods, but I have taken four pregnancy tests and I am not pregnant. Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?

[LMD93]

The exact sane thing is happening to me to, yes ive had to kids but im only 20, ive been eating really healthy and gone from a size 8 to a 10/12, ive been going to the gym but my belly is getting bigger. I honestly dont know what it is ive took 3 home pregnancy tests but nothing. I need to go see the doctor this week.

[tropicalmom68]

A hormone test would be good as well.  Hormone problems can lead to weight gain and cycle issues like you have described.

[mkr89]

No, I can't feel anything and my stomach looks pretty even. I was always really small and now in the last few months I have gone from a 6 to a 10 and sometimes I can even fit in a 12. It is really frustrating. I don't exercise much but then again I never have..and I live an active lifestyle. I don't sit around at home a lot because Im a full time graduate student and I work part time. Hopefully I can get if figured out soon. I am getting married next October and I want to be back to my normal size.

[thebrat333]

hi there
good luck at the doctors!!

I am trying to eat healthily and lose weight myself so it would drive me nuts if I gain weight instead like you have.

If it is a cyst you may be able to feel it with your hands when lying on your back . When you are standing up does one half of your stomach appear more forward than the other??

Let us know what happens
xx

[mkr89]

I haven't felt nauseous or tired at all. My first thought was that the home pregnancy tests were wrong, but I haven't had any signs of pregnancy. If I were pregnant I would be about 10 weeks along (my fiancé is deployed and thats the last time I saw him) and I feel like I would definitely have noticed other signs of pregnancy by now. Plus the weight gain started about 6 months ago. But, crazier things have happened so I know this isn't entirely off the wall. Thanks for the suggestion! I am going to the doctor next week to see about it but I just wanted to see if anyone knew what could possibly be causing it so that I would be prepared. :-)

[thebrat333]

Hi there
If I was you I would ask for an ultrasound scan . It may be you have a huge cyst on your ovary.  It is definately something that needs checking out . It could be thyroid problems causing it even.
Not everyone has a pregnancy that is picked up on the home tests  so be prepared just in case they do find a baby when they do the scan.

Good luck with this and please go to the doctors as soon as possible .  It is definately not normal to eat healthily like you are and gain this much weight without being pregnant.

Have you felt nauseaus at all??

Please please post how you get on

xx