What is happening to me??? Gaining and don't know why.

ThatLadyFromMN

.. firstly maybe pee on a pregnancy stick... just in case.

Hello? She said she hasn't had sex in 12 months. She can't be pregnant...unless it's an immaculate conception.

That's right, I forgot that part... well... 12 months... that's unfortunate... IDEA: Go get some (or as much as you can handle) and there goes that 10 lbs.! Genius I know.

Soy_K

there's something about the desk job, i swear. I don't know exactly what it is - the stress, the sitting all day, the combination of the above...but I know that I can be eating exactly the same and be on vacation and lose weight for no reason. My friend recently suggested to go see a homeopath about adrenal stress fatigue and get my thyroid checked - bc I'm also always* cold, have trouble sleeping, and am often tired. I haven't gone yet (duh no time bc I"m stressed out and working too much!) but she swears that the treatment has made a difference for her. worth a try anyway..

sljohnson1207

Any chance you've started a new medication? Like a sleeping med or anti-depressant? You don't mention if you drink alcohol or use drugs either.

Also, it is probably mostly water weight, and that would make your clothes feel tight as well as gaining fat does.

I would get to a doctor some how, some way because I think you need to have all of these things checked asap:

thyroid (all thyroid hormones)
free estradiol
free testosterone
FSH
SHBG
full blood work up for cholesterol, triglycerides, sodium, potassium, etc. and to check for signs of infection
liver functions
kidney functions

And, get someone to do at least an EKG to check heart rythm. Some issues with the heart can cause very rapid weight gain (edema/water retention), esp. if you have a high sodium diet and don't drink enough water.

And if you do think you may have an eating disorder, please seek professional help immediately.

tracymayo1

My friend recently suggested to go see a homeopath about adrenal stress fatigue and get my thyroid checked - bc I'm also always* cold, have trouble sleeping, and am often tired. I haven't gone yet (duh no time bc I"m stressed out and working too much!) but she swears that the treatment has made a difference for her. worth a try anyway..

All of those symptons can be because of Thyroid? I have the same problem. Cold all the time I assumed was from blood pressure meds - trouble sleeping - I can FALL asleep but not STAY asleep, and therefore am always tired.

I guess maybe I should ask my GP to check my thyroid next time. My mom has issues with hers, as do several aunts on my dad's side. Are there specific tests to ask for? I am only trying to lose 28 lbs total, but cant get past 7lbs lost...

nilbogger

Do you FEEL like you've gained that much weight? Are your clothes tighter?

JTick

Just because your clothes are tighter doesn't mean it's fat. I gain water weight around my period. My jeans get tight and uncomfortable. I didn't gain fat - I'm just swollen and bloated from the extra water.

supermodelchic

Early menopause maybe?? Still not normal to gain that much so fast.

Camo_xxx

If it is indeed fat then it is simple. You ate 1600 calories more then your TDEE every day for those 3 weeks.

If you didn't do that then it's not fat.

rosebette

It could be she's in perimenopause. I began perimenopause around age 37, having heavy periods, more than one period a month, or no period at all. I completely stopped my periods at age 43. Perimenopause causes hormone fluctuations that could produce water weight gain. I'd say go get some blood work done.

stanvoodoo

No one can help with a closed diary. If you want help we need to see your diary!!!

Best of luck!!!