Weight gain/Bloat with IC?

[floridamom]

Hi there
I am new to the board & new to IC also. I have been dealing with the most severe flare I have ever had, it began Sat. mid afternoon and is still ongoing (early Monday AM now).
I hope those of you with more experience can help me. Since this flare started, I have gained 4 lbs!! Is it normal to gain weight during a flare?? That is nearly 1.5lbs a DAY. My belly is swollen up & quite tender in the lower area.
I appreciate any feedback or advice..I am staying home from work today, so feel free to IM or PM me, I could use some support.
Thank you
Karen in FL.

[ICNDonna]

Sudden, rapid, weight gain can be caused by ingesting too much salt and/or too little fluid. If you're taking soda in water to help with your flare, that could be the reason for the gain.

It's not unusual to have some swelling in the abdomen with IC --- we call it the "IC belly" --- if this is something new to you, I honestly think you should call your doctor, especially if you can't pinpoint the cause of the weight gain.

Donna

[floridamom]

Thanks for the reply Donna. Yesterday I tried to really cut my liquid intake, thinking it would help stop the burning pain when I pee. It didnt help, still was going every 20 min. or so with just a few burning drops. Today I am going to really up the water intake, eats lots of fruits & veggies & i have already put a call in to my urologist.
Karen

[minnie_min99]

hi there

donna is right and dont cut back on the fluid intake since it helps us out a whole lot. Since you are new at this, have you considered the diet that is here on the web site. I have done it and love it. I feel so much better and more alive that every one sees a change in me. Are you on any meds for it?? it is normal to take a few of them. I am currently taken 3 different kinds during the day and that helps me also.

Hope you feel better

[sue1]

Hi nice to meet you~~
I can relate to the bloat,,I look like im 5-6 months preggers! NOT attractive! :(
I was diagnoised a few wks ago, Im watching what i eat. I drank a can of 5Alive juice & OMG!! I was in so much pain, my entire vagina area was Throbbing..i even think my ovaries were sore~~
as for the bloat,,I dont have a cure,,i try to do at least 10 situps a nite. but i really havent noticed any change~~