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Rapid Weight gain/menapause?
I am a 43 yr old. women who has always exercised and has always had to watch my weight. Over the years I've successfully stayed at a healthy weight by following a low-calorie (sometimes low carb) way of eating and have always exercised. In the last year and 1/2, I have gained 25 lbs. (15 in the last 6 months) while continuing to diet and exercise the entire time (I have changed nothing and in fact have increased my exercise). This rapid unexplained weight gain has me going crazy. My thyroid has been tested and is well within normal range---my Dr thinks it's all just due to menapause--but this seems SO excessive especially for someone like me who is SO disciplined with my diet and also with exercise. WHat else could this be???? WHat tests should I have done and/or what kindof dr. should I see? an endrocrinologist???
I am 39, doctor in hull diagnosed me as going through early menopause last march, hot flushes night sweats,irregular periods, blood hormones showing all relevant level to suggest early menopause, moved to Kettering where new gp did fresh blood tests and said no reason to think I am at all as all levels are back within normal parameters, but since Dec 2013 I've had one, one day bleed and no other signs of a period, I have rocketed to 11 stone 10 ( I was 10 St 5 at Xmas) and for last 11 years maintained my goal weight of 9 stone 5 ( I was a diamond leader for weight watchers for 11 years I know my weight gain is not food orientated nor lack of activity, so why do I look 6 months pregnant, no periods, tired, quite lathargic I go to bed at 10 pm and rise at 6.30am so not lack of sleep I have no taken to skipping breakfast two wraps with a slice of ham and shredded lettuce for lunch, no biscuits,crisps, or sweets approx 1 can (no more poss less) of loiw cal pop a day I don't take sugar, this is depressing me now as I can't lose weight no matter what I try but still doc says not menopausal
I am 46 and the weight gain has been torture. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. I gained 30 pounds going through chemo. Stayed on tamoxifen 5 years and held the weight. Came off tamixofen, ovaries started working (very angry ovaries), periods are extreme heavy for 3 days and then light for 4 to 5 days more. I met with my GYN and PCP and everyone seems to think this is okay. I am deficient in Vitamin D and have started the supplement. I am doing the biggest loser workout and walking. I have gained another 15 pounds in the last 6 months and I'm ready to loose my mind. I am going to try calorie counting and glycemic diet and see what happens. I am told I am pre-menopausal, God bless us all. Thank you all for sharing, I am not alone.
I just turned 49. Struggled with infertility...no kids. Been on levothyroxine 100 mcg for 7 yrs. Also on 250 mg of Luvox. I am the poster woman for pre-menopausal symptoms. I have them all to the millionth degree!!!!!! Ob is of no help. Wants to put me on birth control pills. I am posting on this site because I just read about a woman who has the same problem I am now experiencing. Sudden rapid weight gain. If you can believe it, I actually took a pregnancy test this morning because even my husband thought maybe that was the reason for weight gain. Well, not pregnant. So how do I go from weighing 135 lbs in Nov 2013 to 186 lbs today? 50 pound weight gain in 6 months doing absolutely nothing different. I don't know which doctor to go to... the endocrinologist who is an idiot. My psychiatrist who doesn't have a clue. Or my gynecologist who is a moron.
Seriously, 49 yrs old. No changes to daily routine. Gained 50+ pounds in 6 months. I'm only 5'5" so this is a big deal. When will the weight gain end? Every week I feel bigger and bigger, oh and I am. WTF???? HELP!!!!!!
Seriously, 49 yrs old. No changes to daily routine. Gained 50+ pounds in 6 months. I'm only 5'5" so this is a big deal. When will the weight gain end? Every week I feel bigger and bigger, oh and I am. WTF???? HELP!!!!!!
I look like I am 6 months pregnant. I have gained 50 pounds in 6 months. my thyroid is normal. I do have cyst on my left ovary. Dr. said she will just leave it there. I am retaining water. Hope I can get some advice.
I am in the same boat. Work out 5 tines a week. Watch what I eat. Still I have put on 8 pounds. I can't get rid of it. I'm 45 and active. I need to Lise this weight. I can't imagine gaining more. Uuggh.
OMG! This menopause thing is horrible. I'm 46 years old and I've gained 10 lbs in the past 4 months all in my belly. I look pregnant! I'm really not eating that bad, but I always seem to be hungry. I started menopause vitamins and progesterone cream and it helps somewhat but not with my weight! I feel so unattractive and ugly and have no desire to be intimate.
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