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My stomach makes me look pregnant.

Posted by Seeking answers @bosnianbeauty, Jan 10, 2012

I have been having problems with my stomach for quite a while now.

My stomach is always round and bloated ,as if i am pregnant.
I have pain most days and have severe cramps and vaginal muscle cramps/contractions during my period. I also bleed a lot.

I eat healthy,take multivitamins and drink water and no sodas or fruit drinks just fruits and veggies. I know most people have flatter stomachs even those who don't eat as well as me.

I have done research and have come to some conclusions that could fit. I think i might have a uterine fibroid or cyst,something that is making my stomach big.
I also have ugly stretchmarks even though i have never been pregnant and am not pregnant,but at times it looks like it.
If anyone has anything similar or knows anything,i would really appreciate the feedback.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 25, 2015
In reply to @Steph38 "Hello!! to all in september i started noticing my stomach starting to swell up people thought..." + (show)
@Steph38

<p>Hello!! to all in september i started noticing my stomach starting to swell up people thought i was pregnant my boyfriend even thinks i'm pregnant i went to the hospital to find out if i was pregnant which im not i just feel like something is wrong i keep having to pass gas and at times my stomach hurts i had a menstrual on october23 for 3 days but my menstrual looked different to me it was very very light and the color looked to dark then i had another menstrual on november 6th.which was very very heavy and i had the mentrual for more than 5 days i'm scared because i never experienced a mentrual cycle like that i need help in 2004 after my son was born i had a tubal ligation surgery i had my tubes burned and clipped i do not know if i'm pregnant in my tube or not my pregnancy results came back negative so what can be the problem i just know my stomach has never been swollen before until september up until now people still ask me all the time if im pregnant and i'm embarrassed and scared PLEASE!! CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE</p>

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Hi @Steph38
This is obviously concerning and I can sense how worried you are. Unfortunately it is impossible to provide a specific diagnosis through this forum, but if you'd like to book an appointment at Mayo Clinic here's how http://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments

Have you been to see a doctor? What did s/he say?

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monicam | @monicam | Apr 9, 2016

<p>A few years ago I had a flat stomach and the next day it looked like I was 6 months pregnant. I went to many specialists and they all say all my tests come .ut negative or normal. They say nothing is wrong. My stomach hasn't gotten smaller. It's hard and heavy and hurts. I even had a tummy tuck thinking it would help, but it didn't. It ended up popping back out. I've found rare stomach diseases, but I don't think doctors read those</p>

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 10, 2016
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@monicam

<p>A few years ago I had a flat stomach and the next day it looked like I was 6 months pregnant. I went to many specialists and they all say all my tests come .ut negative or normal. They say nothing is wrong. My stomach hasn't gotten smaller. It's hard and heavy and hurts. I even had a tummy tuck thinking it would help, but it didn't. It ended up popping back out. I've found rare stomach diseases, but I don't think doctors read those</p>

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Hi @monicam, welcome to Connect.
I'm tagging @Steph38 on this discussion thread as she described a similar situation a while back. Steph any thoughts for Monica?

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rabbit10 | @rabbit10 | Apr 10, 2016
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@monicam

<p>A few years ago I had a flat stomach and the next day it looked like I was 6 months pregnant. I went to many specialists and they all say all my tests come .ut negative or normal. They say nothing is wrong. My stomach hasn't gotten smaller. It's hard and heavy and hurts. I even had a tummy tuck thinking it would help, but it didn't. It ended up popping back out. I've found rare stomach diseases, but I don't think doctors read those</p>

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I don't want to scare you but have the doctors looked into ovarian cancer? Just a suggestion. Keep us informed when you find out what is causing it. Good luck<br />
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monicam | @monicam | Apr 11, 2016
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@rabbit10

I don't want to scare you but have the doctors looked into ovarian cancer? Just a suggestion. Keep us informed when you find out what is causing it. Good luck<br />
<br />

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<br />
I have seen so many specialists and they all say all the procedures are negative or normal. They all say nothing is wrong <br />
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Michellecrcrn | @michellecrcrn | Jun 2, 2016
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@monicam

<p>A few years ago I had a flat stomach and the next day it looked like I was 6 months pregnant. I went to many specialists and they all say all my tests come .ut negative or normal. They say nothing is wrong. My stomach hasn't gotten smaller. It's hard and heavy and hurts. I even had a tummy tuck thinking it would help, but it didn't. It ended up popping back out. I've found rare stomach diseases, but I don't think doctors read those</p>

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Could be endometriosis. Any family members have it? Cousins? Any pains during menses? Best to have laparoscopy done. Only way to confirm

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 2, 2016
In reply to @monicam "A few years ago I had a flat stomach and the next day it looked like..." + (show)
@monicam

<p>A few years ago I had a flat stomach and the next day it looked like I was 6 months pregnant. I went to many specialists and they all say all my tests come .ut negative or normal. They say nothing is wrong. My stomach hasn't gotten smaller. It's hard and heavy and hurts. I even had a tummy tuck thinking it would help, but it didn't. It ended up popping back out. I've found rare stomach diseases, but I don't think doctors read those</p>

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Welcome to Connect @michellecrcrn and for your suggestions to @monicam

@monicam, here is some information about
Ovarian cysts http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cysts/basics/definition/con-20019937
and
Endometriosis http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/basics/definition/con-20013968

If you would like to seek a second opinion, here is the contact information from Mayo Clinic http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Have these conditions been ruled out in your case? Any updates on your situation?

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mohavegal | @mohavegal | Jun 6, 2016
In reply to @michellecrcrn "Could be endometriosis. Any family members have it? Cousins? Any pains during menses? Best to have..." + (show)
@michellecrcrn

Could be endometriosis. Any family members have it? Cousins? Any pains during menses? Best to have laparoscopy done. Only way to confirm

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I had an ultra sound done for screening on Ovarian cancer. My cousin had it.

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foreverhaefish | @foreverhaefish | Jan 2, 2017

Hi, I am still a teenager. But I have a huge problem, my stomach is so big and hard (people think Im pregnant because im too skinny) my last menstrual period as far as i can remember is July 2016. But im pretty sure im not pregnant. Tried pregnancy test so many times but it is negative. I cant book an appointment with OB. Another symptoms > decreased appetite, increased sleeping schedule, always tired, headache.

Ps: i usually last a day without drinking water. I like salty and sweet foods, coffee and softdrinks. But i eat 2-3 apples per day.

Someone help me please.

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foreverhaefish | @foreverhaefish | Jan 2, 2017
In reply to @foreverhaefish "Hi, I am still a teenager. But I have a huge problem, my stomach is so..." + (show)
@foreverhaefish

Hi, I am still a teenager. But I have a huge problem, my stomach is so big and hard (people think Im pregnant because im too skinny) my last menstrual period as far as i can remember is July 2016. But im pretty sure im not pregnant. Tried pregnancy test so many times but it is negative. I cant book an appointment with OB. Another symptoms > decreased appetite, increased sleeping schedule, always tired, headache.

Ps: i usually last a day without drinking water. I like salty and sweet foods, coffee and softdrinks. But i eat 2-3 apples per day.

Someone help me please.

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And I am always constipated

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