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

[SUGARMAMMA24]

ditto.... same here... I am gaining 3-5 pounds a week, I have seen 5 different specialist... blood work....after blood work... test after test... MRI, CT Scans, EKGs,...2 trips to the emergency room... and still no doctor can find anything wrong with me.... last doctor said just eat less and exercise more... apparently he did not listen to anything I have been telling him because many doctors seem to Immediately Diagnose you if you are overweight... and that is nothing is wrong with you ... you are just fat... diet and exercise.... OK did they forget that I AM BLOATING UP ... SEVERE DIARRHEA... STOMACH PAINS... SEVERE CRAMPING....(WHO GAINS WEIGHT AND HAVE SEVERE DIARRHEA????) is that also just because I am fat.... I THINK NOT!!!!.... CAN ANYBODY HELP US????

[SUGARMAMMA24]

ditto.... same here... I am gaining 3-5 pounds a week, I have seen 5 different specialist... blood work....after blood work... test after test... MRI, CT Scans, EKGs,...2 trips to the emergency room... and still no doctor can find anything wrong with me.... last doctor said just eat less and exercise more... apparently he did not listen to anything I have been telling him because many doctors seem to Immediately Diagnose you if you are overweight... and that is nothing is wrong with you ... you are just fat... diet and exercise.... OK did they forget that I AM BLOATING UP ... SEVERE DIARRHEA... STOMACH PAINS... SEVERE CRAMPING....(WHO GAINS WEIGHT AND HAVE SEVERE DIARRHEA????) is that also just because I am fat.... I THINK NOT!!!!.... CAN ANYBODY HELP US????

[julilynn564]

Yes  please do. I don't know how to begin.

[Paw4486]

I would your regime and diet ! Thanks !

[QueenieC]

Been on progesterone cream now for a few months, they had to double my dose. I am actually somewhat HAPPY for the first time in forever, plus I am doing the Paleo diet and have lost almost 10 pounds in 2 months! I am also walking at least 15 mins a day, about 5 days a week. Nothing more strenuous than that yet. I am so thrilled that Paleo is finally helping me take the weight off. My progesterone numbers were SO LOW that it was almost negative. I am also taking Vitex. We shall see what next months progesterone numbers look like.

[LittleMRizzo]

Same symptoms all around. Many tests, but  nothing confirmed.

I agree that there is something similar happening here.

Gained 15-20lbs in less than 6 months in the past year. Attributing to stress... but nothings takes it off  diet or exercise.

Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety - terrible panic attacks, heart palpitations, confusion, etc.

Uterine fibroid was discovered after birth of my daughter (3.5 years ago). Terrible PMS, awful mood swings, crying, emotional, crabby, irritable, painful cramping, lack of interest in hubby :( this all around sux and to top it off I am terribly uncomfortable.