Sudden Weight Gain but Not Pregnant

[joeshell]

I'll be 46 at the end of this month & just moved to a new state so I don't have the luxury of knowing any doctors.  In the last 1-2 months I suddenly gained 40 + lbs & look pregnant.   That seems to be where the weight all is.  A urinalysis proved negative for pregnancy on Monday & with my 3 grown kids I did not gain this much weight &/or so fast.  I just look pregnant & feel "full - heavy - tired & short of breath" most of the time.  Tomorrow I go for a Pelvic ultrasound w/a full bladder.  The day after I am scheduled for an Abdomen ultrasound - w/fasting.  Any idea what we are looking for or what could cause this?  I can barely eat because I feel so full & yet it's lately that I've gained the most weight.  I am not in pain, I just feel miserable - like over due.  When I asked at the doctor's office what could cause this & what we are looking for they said 'a cyst, tumor, or cancer'...... I would kind of like a bit more information if at all possible.  In the last week I gained another 10lbs & I know this can not be good or keep on.  

Thanks,
JoeShell

[mom23247365]

Please send me your regime, I'm all about trying something!  I have to.  I am capable and have slept up to 15 hours in a day and it's not the lazy sleepy type, it's the groggy, can't keep your eyes open type.  It's very frustrating and I am very active.  I work out 3 times a week for 2 hours at a time and I've gained so much weight.  Went from 125 in Oct. to 151 in March. I eat only foods cooked at home, no take out or fast food.  All foods are not fried, small portions.... I'm just at my wit's end.  I'm only 44 years old...  thanks for your post!

[candle21]

Hello Duckling,

I am glad I took the time to read your post and thank you for writing it. I have all of these symptoms and also run a my own highly stressful business.  After struggling to find why the heck I too gained 30 lbs in 3 months, I self-diagnosed that it's Addison's.  I will continue to read the post but would like to know your alternative health regimine. Thank you for sharing your story.

[vkool397]

I wish I could help however, I too am going through the same symptoms. I have always been between a size 2-4 yet in the past few months have grown so wide I cannot fit into my favorite dresses nor jeans that I have worn these past 4 years. I weigh more now then when I was 9 months pregnant despite my moderate and healthy eating habits and routine exercise. My friends have told me to slow down on the pizzas and bon bons which I find highly insulting and one even asked me, "Who ate my friend and where is she"? I have been to gastro intestinalogist as well as numerous others who reply with the same thing, quit eating the wrong food and get off of the couch and exercise. It's frustrating when I've always been fit.

[JLynn2210]

Did you ever figure out what was causing your symptoms?  The weight gain, belly fat and the dreadful swelling for no apparent reason is making me nuts.  I cant fit into anything!
Any suggestions

[Pippobird]

What has happened since? My daughter (28) has just gone through a similar change.

[Lauram621]

I gained 20 lbs. in approximately 2 months.  My doctor doesn't seem concerned. I am!  After reading others posts I am more concerned.