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

[FlowerChildVirgo]

Hi..Im not sure if you'll read this as its almost July, but i wish i could hold you & just hug you for a few minutes. im SO sorry you've had to go thru so much...you're a very strong woman. god bless you!

[Phylliswen]

My sister finally found the answer to this problem after 3 years. Please visit the hormones specialist as soon as possible to check if u have excessive cortisol (not cortisone) hormones ASAP. Too much of cortisol hormones will result in all the side effects mentioned above and may also result in cancer and tumor. Hope all get well soon. My sister will be going for further tests to find out the root cause of the increase in this hormones, hope she will be able to be back to normal soon :D

[Globy]

I know a lot of time has gone by since most of these posts were made but I have exactly the same thing going on and was hoping maybe somebody has found out the cause. I have had a swollen stomach (looks like I'm six months pregnant), my feet and ankles and hands swell up, pain if I press on areas, and have had a couple sharps pains there also. I get SUPER bad acid indigestion; the list goes on and on. I HAAATE feeling so freakin fat and unable to fit into anything!!! I hope you all have gotten this thing figured out and feel great now! I'd appreciate any feedback. I have had the lab work and ultrasounds with no answers. It is just so frustrating!

[slimnsexysoon]

my weight gain is almost all in my stomach looks like a beer belly now all distended and folds over the top of my pants! i wake up swollen hands and feet , tired etc. please girls update when you get a result or try something new.
stats: age 42 Height 5'4
I will be trying the following:
-getting blood work after a fast
-also trying to drink 32oz or more of pure water a day.
-wondering if i should stay away from plastic bottles etc as well, as it can mimic estrogen.
-might try smoothies /fruit
-calorie counting/increased exercise.

[slimnsexysoon]

on jan 30, 2012 i was 170 i just weighted my self a couple weeks ago because i couldnt fit my clothes any more! now im 215!!!. This is crazy thats a 45 lb gain 30 days. the only thing i have done differnt i drink more coffee! I do have a stessfull job too. I'm thinking of trying  juice fast to reverse this.

[jac555]

I'm 22 years old and also gaining weight. I'm so upset that I don't get support from family. I don't need them constantly telling me that my weight gain is due to lack of exercise and poor eating habits when there is nothing wrong with the way I live my life. There could be something seriously wrong with me behind all this weight gain but they don't seem to care.