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My stomach makes me look pregnant.
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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One thing comes to mind - cushing's syndrome.
I woukd have your hormones panel checked
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1 ReactionI have the same problem and I'm in so much pain every morning for hours and night. It literally looks like it will explode. It just hurts so bad. The emergency room said I had a mass on my Colon about 6-7 months ago (although this has been Over a year now). They said that is giving me IBS. I WAS RELEASED AND NOTHING. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO STOP IT. NOTHING HELPS. ANYONE?
jakesheart) I am shortshot80)Nancy and I also have IBS, it is bad enough for me to wear depends now evey day. I take a heavy dose of powered probotic supplement that is suppose to help. I live in a rural coastal little city on the Oregon coast and most of my doctors are about 65 miles away. So far I haven't been able to get to the doctors before I lose control. Sop the cae (I don't drive) and clean up and carry on. I would really like to have a pill to take for this. I took Verbisi by I don't have a gall bladder so it won't work. Hopeully there s someone out there who can help us both. shortshot80) Nancy
I to have had IBS and with my last child I had him to fast and he was to large. Tore all my muscles in that area so as I have aged no control what so ever. But miracle of miracles went to Dr in Spokane and they put an implant in me for my bowels I have had it for 3 years now and has changed my life for the better...if you want more information let me know.
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It sounds like you might need a second opinion to investigate what is going on. Has anyone explained more about this mass on your colon?
@jakesheart, Did the ER suggest that you make a follow-up appointment with a doctor? If you have IBS, it is a chronic condition and you will benefit from having it looked at. Here is what Mayo has to say about IBS.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360016
Did you receive any medical advice or treatment for the mass on your colon? I think that I would follow-up on that first.
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I have the same issue and i also have the “pregnancy line”
Hello @iamshaynenicole! Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
if you don't mind sharing- have you consulted with a primary care physician? or had any luck finding an answer as to why? What other symptoms have your experienced?
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1 Reaction@nomanmedico Perhaps you did not mean to offend but telling someone they look a little overweight without knowing their weight or seeing them in person is not very responsible and most likely offensive. Perhaps asking if the person is overweight and then explaining how that might be relevant would be a better approach. It may be that this is likely to be more offensive to a woman than to a man but having someone say this to you on this forum could result in someone not wanting to participate any longer. I would not be able to tell anything about someone's weight from a tiny head shot like the one posted here. I really don't mean to be hypercritical but just trying to help encourage meaningful, courteous discussion.