freaky bloating

Hello my dears. I'd just like to know if anyone knows how I can maybe fix this? For about three weeks now I've been extremely bloated. Its not just in my stomach; its in my arms and my face too. My weight has gone up about 5-7 pounds (I'm 5'5 and normally around 132). My diet hasn't changed a bit, so I dont know why this can be happening. My period ended right as the bloating started, so it can't be that. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, is there any way to help it?

Thanks :)

Hey!

I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!. I get pregnant-like bloating quite often. When was the last time you did #2? Has it been hot where you live? Water retention might be the issue - do you drink enough? If not, try drinking tons of water to flush it out.

If nothing works, maybe go see your doctor. It really sucks when you see the jump on the scale tho, hey?

xx

Yeea, it does suck haha. But I'm pretty, erm, fairly regular in that aspect, and the weather has been pretty mild, so actually I might go to the doctor if this doesn't go away in the next week or so. Thanks for your advice :)

No problem :-) Sorry i couldnt help more!

You could have edema.  Are your legs/feet swollen too?   I get bloated pretty badly, and I have for years.  I eat smaller, more frequent meals to space the food out.  Also, I do yoga and gentle stretching which helps a lot.  And I put a heating pad on my stomach, which helps.  I would see your doctor if this is unusual though.  They may give you a diuretic.  Do you eat enough potassium (bananas, kiwi, etc)?  This helps with fluid regulation/balance.  Avoid sodium as best you can (processed foods are the worst.  1 can of soup usually has around 1000 gm of sodium.  The max is 2400 per day).  Sorry I can't be of more help.

have you started taking any new medication? birth control? began any kind of new habit?