How could I have gained two-and-a-half pounds since yesterday?

i'm not swollen, so I don't think it's water retention. I'm just beside myself. That's 10 pounds in just over 2 weeks. There's no way my caloric intake has doubled, even though I haven't been quite as careful with my food choices. I just do not get it and it's starting to become a bit frightening!

Has anyone had this happen????????

Before I was diagnosed I swelled up like a balloon and went from 128 to 135. Then when I was in hospital I went to 145.

After diagnosis and immediate treatment weight went back down to 125.

However, after 2 years of diagnosis I am back at 135-140 with drugs. Was on diuretic until about 6 months ago so retain lots of water.

I have a pretty steady diet and do not stray very far (no binging, etc). Low protein (around 6 oz) and starch is a love but exercise regularly so...

Just as confused!

Clarebear

I have no idea if this applies to you or not...But I do know of some lupus patients (especially with kidney involvement) that will retain water and it won't always be obvious...Like swollen ankles or wrists.

You might want to check with your doctor to make sure you aren't retaining water elsewhere...Just a thought!

Hugs,
ladyb

How do they check that? I took a mild diuretic one night and went down by 2 pounds -- so i'm thinking it may, indeed, be fluid. My doc ran a tsh check, just to be sure it wasn't my thyroid -- it was fine at 1.8 and thyroid antibody test was negative and my glucose was 78 -- again, just perfect (thankfully, since type ii diabetes runs in the family).

I got my appointment with the rheumatologist -- but it's not until november 29th. That seems like way too long to wait to me. I did get on the cancellation list, so hopefully some time between now and thanksgiving, i'll have a few more answers. I just wish these insidious migraines would stop!!! I'm thinking of adding a neurologist to the mix it's getting so bad. Ugh!