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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)0
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I get like that when I'm constipated. lol0
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I'm at a loss that anyone over the age of 13 even needs to ask this!0
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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!!!0
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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.0
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dont measure or weigh yourself during the nightmare
it doesnt mean jack
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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..0 -
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.0 -
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.0
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I'm at a loss that anyone over the age of 13 even needs to ask this!
I was thinking the exact same thing! Geez? Has this never happened before?0 -
Isn't it a *****!? Yes, it's normal...and frigin awful. Just know that this too shall pass and just return again in 3 1/2 4 weeks. Sorry...it's such a pain!!
Some months are better than others. I've heard to stay away from chocolate (which I crave at that time) and drink lots and lots of water because you are retaining water and this will actually help you out. It's hard for me to drink a lot of water...but that's what I've heard.0 -
Totally normal for symptoms to get worse as you get closer to menopause. If you have other symptoms see your doctor. I finally had a hysterectomy and it was one of the best things I've ever done,0
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That happens to me too. If it gets really bad, I take anti-water retention tablets (Waterfall) etc. Don't weight/measure yourself on those days, no good will come of it! Chin up.0
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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.0
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1) Have you bloated before in your 25+ years of menstruating or is it a completely new issue?
2) "Yes I have bloated before." Answer: Then it's fine. You've experienced this before and there is no reason to worry. Bloat causes things to swell so it's pretty rational to think that your inches might gain. (It's called "bloat" for a reason.)
3) "No, this is very new." Answer: Check with a doctor.
4) Possible caveat - are you premenopausal? That could effect thing.0 -
Bloating when on your monthly is normal but some people get it worse than others. I'm mega bloated just now but I've been like it alot even when not on my monthly. Been to the docs now got a scan next week to see if there is a problem. I'm starting to wonder if I have an allergy/intolerance to a certain food I'm eating!0
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