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ldscherf
Jan 24, 2011, 10:11 PM
I'm 44, not pregnant, and my belly - which I never - ever had is growing larger everyday! Nothing fits... I look pregnant... I'm horrified!

Alty
Jan 24, 2011, 11:00 PM
Have you seen a doctor about this?

That would be my next step.

ldscherf
Jan 25, 2011, 04:49 AM
Yes, thought it might be IBS or something related to the lower intestine, not a shot... after $100's of dollars and many tests, NO SUCH LUCK! On to the gynecologist, might be uterine fibroids??

ldscherf
Jan 25, 2011, 04:49 AM
Yes, thought it might be IBS or something related to the lower intestine, not a shot... after $100's of dollars and many tests, NO SUCH LUCK! On to the gynecologist, might be uterine fibroids??

J_9
Jan 25, 2011, 06:55 AM
What is your diet and exercise routine like? Do you drink alcohol? Do you live a sedentary lifestyle?

Women our age tend to get a little big around the belly sometimes.

ldscherf
Jan 25, 2011, 10:33 AM
Diet & exercise routine is healthy & very active! I do not drink any alcohol - I am a substance abuse counselor. I do not live a sedentary lifestyle or I would agree with you - that's why I am in shock at this growing situation!! I never - EVER had a belly in my life, even after my kids were born.

DoulaLC
Jan 25, 2011, 07:20 PM
Since it is recent, and appears to be progressing, certainly see your gyn for an ultrasound.

ldscherf
Jan 26, 2011, 08:31 AM
It's not recent! It's been about 2 years that I've been pretending it wasn't there while I went through all the gastrointestinal testing. My friends and family are now asking me if I'm pregnant... Ughhhhhhhhh!

DoulaLC
Jan 26, 2011, 01:56 PM
Have they done an ultrasound recently?

ldscherf
Jan 26, 2011, 02:33 PM
I am scheduling one when I go tomorrow - why?