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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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allenjane14 | @allenjane14 | Apr 15, 2017
In reply to @tilmykids "hello, I'm here because I'm having these concerns as well. I'm 43 now. But noticed my..." + (show)
@tilmykids

hello, I'm here because I'm having these concerns as well. I'm 43 now. But noticed my belly changing once I hit 40. Is this the whole slowing down metabolism syndrome or something else. Ive been to my ob multiple times. However there not concerned. Just the regular pap, an move on. Ive had ultrasounds before as well. I'm thinking of radically changing my diet. Perhaps this will help. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

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@colleenyoung im 23 yrs old and my belly is getting bigger i thought that im pregnant but its not. its almost 4 months since my belly is getting bigger i dont feel any pain at all. Im from phillipines by the way

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Esteya76 | @esteya76 | May 31, 2017

Well looks like I'm going through the same issue. I'm 40 years old and last year I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and a simple ovarian cyst. Last time I had my period was on March 12th. I had unprotected sex on March 20th and ending of March I started to feel nauseous and frequent urination. My doctor said it was a startupof an UTI but I'm still having nausea, increase sense of smell, dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, lower back pain, tender/sore breasts, increase of appetite, growing hard upper & lower belly, I have tingling sensation on my lower belly and I keep craving ice cream, salty food and spicy food.
My period was due on April 5 but I spotted on April 8-10 and it was off and on brown red. I was then due again on April 29 but spotted on May 2-4 off and on brown red. Again my cycle was due on May 23 but spotted on May 26 and 27 off and on brown red. I took a blood test on May 8 and it was negative. I feel pressure at and around my belly button and my waistline has thicken. Am I pregnant?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 1, 2017
In reply to @esteya76 "Well looks like I'm going through the same issue. I'm 40 years old and last year..." + (show)
@esteya76

Well looks like I'm going through the same issue. I'm 40 years old and last year I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and a simple ovarian cyst. Last time I had my period was on March 12th. I had unprotected sex on March 20th and ending of March I started to feel nauseous and frequent urination. My doctor said it was a startupof an UTI but I'm still having nausea, increase sense of smell, dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, lower back pain, tender/sore breasts, increase of appetite, growing hard upper & lower belly, I have tingling sensation on my lower belly and I keep craving ice cream, salty food and spicy food.
My period was due on April 5 but I spotted on April 8-10 and it was off and on brown red. I was then due again on April 29 but spotted on May 2-4 off and on brown red. Again my cycle was due on May 23 but spotted on May 26 and 27 off and on brown red. I took a blood test on May 8 and it was negative. I feel pressure at and around my belly button and my waistline has thicken. Am I pregnant?

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@esteya76 Thank you for your post and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand your concern. Have you been to the doctor recently? At Mayo Connect we cannot provide diagnosis, we can only offer encouragement and support. In that manner, I feel that you need to have another discussion with your doctor. You said that you took a blood test on May 8 and the results were negative. If you are comfortable sharing more information, please let us know if this blood test was to confirm pregnancy or some other type of test.

We wish you well as you seek answers to your questions and concerns. We are here to support you. Teresa

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Esteya76 | @esteya76 | Jun 1, 2017
In reply to @esteya76 "Well looks like I'm going through the same issue. I'm 40 years old and last year..." + (show)
@esteya76

Well looks like I'm going through the same issue. I'm 40 years old and last year I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and a simple ovarian cyst. Last time I had my period was on March 12th. I had unprotected sex on March 20th and ending of March I started to feel nauseous and frequent urination. My doctor said it was a startupof an UTI but I'm still having nausea, increase sense of smell, dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, lower back pain, tender/sore breasts, increase of appetite, growing hard upper & lower belly, I have tingling sensation on my lower belly and I keep craving ice cream, salty food and spicy food.
My period was due on April 5 but I spotted on April 8-10 and it was off and on brown red. I was then due again on April 29 but spotted on May 2-4 off and on brown red. Again my cycle was due on May 23 but spotted on May 26 and 27 off and on brown red. I took a blood test on May 8 and it was negative. I feel pressure at and around my belly button and my waistline has thicken. Am I pregnant?

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It was to confirm pregnancy and sti's which resulted as negative. As well I also got tested for lupus and that tested positive. I will be seeing my doctor again on june 14.

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Gaybinator | @gaybinator | Jun 1, 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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Why are you not drinking water?

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shoregal45 | @shoregal45 | Jun 2, 2017
In reply to @tilmykids "hello, I'm here because I'm having these concerns as well. I'm 43 now. But noticed my..." + (show)
@tilmykids

hello, I'm here because I'm having these concerns as well. I'm 43 now. But noticed my belly changing once I hit 40. Is this the whole slowing down metabolism syndrome or something else. Ive been to my ob multiple times. However there not concerned. Just the regular pap, an move on. Ive had ultrasounds before as well. I'm thinking of radically changing my diet. Perhaps this will help. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

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I in no way want to be an alarmist, but a dear friend of mine kept "gaining weight" and looked about 7 mos pregnant. It turned out to be ovarian cancer.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 2, 2017
In reply to @tilmykids "hello, I'm here because I'm having these concerns as well. I'm 43 now. But noticed my..." + (show)
@tilmykids

hello, I'm here because I'm having these concerns as well. I'm 43 now. But noticed my belly changing once I hit 40. Is this the whole slowing down metabolism syndrome or something else. Ive been to my ob multiple times. However there not concerned. Just the regular pap, an move on. Ive had ultrasounds before as well. I'm thinking of radically changing my diet. Perhaps this will help. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

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@allenjane14 Have you talked to your doctor about this?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 2, 2017
In reply to @esteya76 "Well looks like I'm going through the same issue. I'm 40 years old and last year..." + (show)
@esteya76

Well looks like I'm going through the same issue. I'm 40 years old and last year I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and a simple ovarian cyst. Last time I had my period was on March 12th. I had unprotected sex on March 20th and ending of March I started to feel nauseous and frequent urination. My doctor said it was a startupof an UTI but I'm still having nausea, increase sense of smell, dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, lower back pain, tender/sore breasts, increase of appetite, growing hard upper & lower belly, I have tingling sensation on my lower belly and I keep craving ice cream, salty food and spicy food.
My period was due on April 5 but I spotted on April 8-10 and it was off and on brown red. I was then due again on April 29 but spotted on May 2-4 off and on brown red. Again my cycle was due on May 23 but spotted on May 26 and 27 off and on brown red. I took a blood test on May 8 and it was negative. I feel pressure at and around my belly button and my waistline has thicken. Am I pregnant?

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@esteya76 I'm glad to hear that you are following up with your doctor. It sounds like you will eventually get to the root of your problem. Keep in touch and share your concerns, we are here for support and encouragement when you need it. Best wishes for a good weekend. Teresa

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Lisa | @lisa3183 | Jun 8, 2017

Hello,
I have friends ask me if I am pregnant but I am not. I don’t think. I had a myomectomy to remove a small fibroid and found out I also have internal endometriosis inside my uterus. I have not removed my uterus. My stomach LOOKS PREGNANT! It hurts to touch. I also have a lot of gas! I took Miralax (high does as I needed to get my bowels moving) and FINALLY last night I had diarrhea about 15 times total. I am also on Depo Provera not for use of not getting pregnant (I am new first time trying it and its only been 1 month so far) and I will never take it again as I took it for my thalassemia minor and anemia because my hemoglobin is low but not I bleed 14 days on my period on depo and spot multiple times a day as well on depo. I am sure my hemoglobin has dropped. Concerned. I am seeing a Dr. today at 3pm. What could this be? Thanks!

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mindwithaview | @mindwithaview | Jul 19, 2017

You might want to be tested for SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). Symptoms of SIBO include bloating, abdominal distension, abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhea, fatigue, and weakness. There is a simple test for this which entails drinking a solution and then exhaling into a series of tubes every 20 minutes for three hours. (It can be done at home.) The lab checks for hydrogen and methane in your exhaled breath. You can read more about it by searching sibs on PUBMED, article PMC3099351.

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