Rapid Weight Gain

Metsfn4life
Metsfn4life Posts: 125 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm beyong baffled. I reached my goal weight of 141 early in the year (January). I have been able to maintain my weight successfully up until now. Since November 1, my weight has steadily incrased 1 to 2 lbs per week .

I am now up 8 lbs and feel completely discouraged, upset, and somewhat worried. What is causing this rapid weight gain? It's all in my belly by the way. Do I have a gastic tumor growing inside me? What is going on?

I am not pregnant. No chance. Just finished my period and took a couple of tests.

I still exercise, though not as regularly since it is now cold outside and my main source of exercise is running/walking outside, and my diet hasn't changed much. I'm not a health freak by any means, and since I have Crohn's disease, I limit my intake of veggies, but I do always look out for calories consumed.

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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    If you are sure your calories are still in check, then get to a doctor. Rapid weight gain could happen for a number of reasons and needs to be checked out. It could be your thyroid or any number of things.
  • Metsfn4life
    Metsfn4life Posts: 125 Member
    bmp
  • LolaVersion2
    LolaVersion2 Posts: 114 Member
    Are u noticing signs of edema? Unusual thickness in ur ankles? Have u recently quit smoking? Any new meds or on any meda at all?
  • WhitneyAnnabelle
    WhitneyAnnabelle Posts: 724 Member
    I really have nothing constructive to add other than that I've gained about 13 pounds since mid-September, and I feel your pain.
  • Metsfn4life
    Metsfn4life Posts: 125 Member
    No. I'm not on Meds. My tummy looks more bloated than usual, which is why I'm thinking I have a gastric tumor (I know, mad dramatic). I quit smoking 5 years ago.

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