distended stomach, sudden weight gain

Have u had ur thyroid checked. After my hysterectomy my thyroid started failing. I have Facebook pics of my belly so swollen, I look 6 months pregnant.

I have had excessive and rapid weight gain, severely bloated and cannot lose the weight gained. I gained 25 pounds in 4 months, all while one a healthy body builders diet and weight training 4 times a week.

The last straw was when I was getting such severe bloating that I thought I was going to explode and diarrhea. I was contemplating an er visit. Then my sister said she had the same thing and it was caused by the helicobacter pylori bacteria. (h. pylori). She said that she was told to take Elderberry Extract by her natropath.  I went and bought some Elderberry Extract in a gel form, high potency like 1150-1200mg per dose. I tool two twice a day. Immediate relief from the bloating and no more diarrhea. After a week I was weighed by my doctor and I had lost 4 pounds or more. I quit weighing myself because it was depressing me. I can see my body slimming out. It may not be a continued true weight loss, but there is no more bloating or water retention. I am also having very healthy bowel movements. I am passing a lot more waste than what I am taking in. So it seems to be helping the digestive system and liver cleanse. I will continue taking this supplement. I notice that if I haven't taken it I begin bloating again.

I am 66 years old and have never weighed over 130 other than when I was having my children.

I have gone from 127 to 140 in about 6 months and just weighed myself at Doctors at 140 one week ago today I weigh 146 !!! This is crazy !! I have never weighed this much all my clothes are too small and I am planning to see the Doc for some more blood work . As soon as I get back home. IN a few days . I know their is something wrong ?  My stomack is ok one minute and then it is as big and swelled as tho I am having a baby ???  I hate the way I look . Just don't know what to do???????

you could be allergic to gluten. I have Celiac Disease and when I ingest gluten I look 6 months pregnant, will have back pain because of the swollen intestines. Hope this helps and you feel better

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soon.

Well you're not a vegetarian..

No and no meds

Perhaps you have PCOS.

That sounds very similar to me, I got diagnosed with a pituitary tumor though. Not cancerous but still sucks and can message with your hormones

It may be acute myloied leukemia

I am experiencing the same thing.. I have went from 110 lbs to 167 in 4 months.. not hardly eating anything and I walk religiously every evening.. Still trying to figure out whats wrong with me..size 5 to 17 its crazy and I am miserable

Have your Para thyroid checked out. Also see if your vitamin D level is adequate.

I'm 57 same here 4 years 37 lbs

My story also PLEASE tell me if you get any answers

I am 57 same here,have gone from 143lbs I'm 5,4 that is a good wieght for me,now I'm 170 I eat well no breads,sugars,watch my carbs,WTF any answers yet ...
I'm off to zumba

Thank you for your post, Nymue! I have similar situation and I've also tried anti-candida diet, now I'm doing anti- fungal diet and so far nothing worked and my stomach is getting bigger and bigger. I'm hoping you have found a solution by now. I'm seeing my holistic doctor soon and hopefully he'll figure out what's wrong with me.