Desperate for "female" answers

Avasmama2000

I am feeling EXTREMELY bloated due to my monthly nightmare and I just measured myself out of curiosity. I am a full inch bigger in my hips and waist!!!! Is this normal? What is going on??? I feel like a balloon that desperately needs to be popped. I'm so swollen, especially in my midsection, I am miserable. It can't be sodium related because I have not upped my salt intake at all. This "time" has been especially rough this month, could that have anything to do with it? Help!!!

MarineCodie

It's totally normal! I always know when mind is coming because I can barely fit into my jeans for 3 days prior! I get really puffy. I force myself to drink a lot of water, stay away from foods that I know will bloat me and don't miss the gym.

Just relax! It will pass and you're not alone.

gothicfires

If it bothers you that much, do see your doctor.

JustRenea

i'd just like to know why female is in quotes 0.o (and i feel you with the bloating..v.v)

brainfreeze72

I'm a freak of nature and LOSE weight during TOM. I'm sure it's normal though to be bloated that much. I know the feeling of total yuckiness though, I don't have to retain water for that one.

clarkeje1

Normal. Drink a bunch of water and try Midol to reduce bloating.

GeorgieLove708

Completely normal. You'll go back to normal soon enough, don't stress.

umachanxo

Yeah I get like that too. I've never measured, but I always feel like a balloon. Some months worse than others.

zerapha

I put on 5lb and don't fit into my trousers - it's how i know my totm is coming up. It's completely normal - exercising & drinking lots of water helps.

cmeade20

Sometimes I get so bloated I need to wear stretchy pants because my jeans/dress pants don't fit comfortably

Keltinator

It's normal to be more bloated. Mind you, make sure you are getting enough iron. If your period gets heavier than you're used to, it could be a sign of anemia.

heatherloveslifting

I notice you are close to my age and there seems to be more variation in severity lately... Hang in there, you will feel great in a couple more days!

RaeLB

MFP threads really make me think that our education systems are failing in the areas of sexual autonomy, reproduction, etc

cindyhoney2

If it bothers you that much, do see your doctor.

this, I had an IUD put in in 2010 and I truley love it! No more PMSing and all of the 'crap' that comes w/it. I don't even know when I am due for my cycle anymore. I did a 5 year and will do a 10 year next time. Good luck to ya!

purpleipod

That's pretty normal.

waronmyfat

it's totally normal.. you'll also gain on the scales as well.. it will drop back down after your self cleansing cycle has finished

christabel6

You might find this link useful, it's on how to control some of the bloating with diet (it's water retention not fat): http://www.marilynglenville.com/womens-health-issues/pre-menstrual-syndrome/

No fun, but normal.

sylvuz323

It can be normal but I know I have to also be mindful of things I eat, like dairy, beans and potatoes.

SquidVonBob

I've had pants that used to fit be painfully tight for a few days. It's normal.

rachelelizabeth88

it's normal, don't worry take a midol that usually helps me

777Gemma888

I'm a freak of nature and LOSE weight during TOM. I'm sure it's normal though to be bloated that much. I know the feeling of total yuckiness though, I don't have to retain water for that one.

Ditto!! I tend to lose double digits during my monthlies.

MysticRealm

I really don't notice a lot of change, maybe a pound or something, but my clothing generally still fits fine. However I also get virtually no cramps and such so I am lucky that way (cept that sometimes it's impossible to tell when it's coming so I have to be on top of things)

minsooky

I get like that when I'm constipated. lol

Mokey41

I'm at a loss that anyone over the age of 13 even needs to ask this!

Avasmama2000

I am feeling EXTREMELY bloated due to my monthly nightmare and I just measured myself out of curiosity. I am a full inch bigger in my hips and waist!!!! Is this normal? What is going on??? I feel like a balloon that desperately needs to be popped. I'm so swollen, especially in my midsection, I am miserable. It can't be sodium related because I have not upped my salt intake at all. This "time" has been especially rough this month, could that have anything to do with it? Help!!!

Avasmama2000

Obviously, I did not make myself clear. Of course I know the reason is my period. I just wondered about the sudden gain of inches. This had never happened before. I regret giving some of you the opportunity to leave nasty/insulting responses. To everyone else kind enough to lend me words of wisdom/support, I am deeply grateful.

Avasmama2000

reweldt

dont measure or weigh yourself during the nightmare
it doesnt mean jack
forget it

Loves418

Obviously, I did not make myself clear. Of course I know the reason is my period. I just wondered about the sudden gain of inches. This had never happened before. I regret giving some of you the opportunity to leave nasty/insulting responses. To everyone else kind enough to lend me words of wisdom/support, I am deeply grateful.

Girl for some odd reason this has been a crazy month for a lot of my friends and myself included..I thought my bladder was going to fall out I was so swollen and the pain...I kept saying I feel like I swallowed another human...YIKES...my buddy in NY was like OH MY GOD me too...change of season?? lol..hang in there it passed thank god..

DistractedGrace

Obviously, I did not make myself clear. Of course I know the reason is my period. I just wondered about the sudden gain of inches. This had never happened before. I regret giving some of you the opportunity to leave nasty/insulting responses. To everyone else kind enough to lend me words of wisdom/support, I am deeply grateful.

Yes, some people haven't learned what should have been learned in kindergarten. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

clarkeje1

It is normal. I always blow up that time of the month. Which is why I'm waiting a week to measure myself this month.