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i get up in the morning and my stomch is flat and my bust then by dinner time my stomach has increased and my bust my bra gets tight do you think this is just water retension the only meds i take are anti depressants janette

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Gender: Female
Age: 47

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i have changed my diet cutting back on carbs just bought probotics from holland and barrat

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Hello,
It could be water retention but are you having normal bowel movements?
I would try to increase your fiber daily by taking metamucil or similar products for a couple of weeks and see if that helps. Bloating can be caused by retained stool and gas build up.

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Answered:	11/4/2009

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i get up in the morning and my stomch is flat and my bust then by dinner time my stomach has increased and my bust my bra gets tight do you think this is just water retension the only meds i take are anti depressants janette

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Gender: Female
Age: 47

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i have changed my diet cutting back on carbs just bought probotics from holland and barrat

Accepted Answer

Hello,
It could be water retention but are you having normal bowel movements?
I would try to increase your fiber daily by taking metamucil or similar products for a couple of weeks and see if that helps. Bloating can be caused by retained stool and gas build up.

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i get up in the morning and my stomch is flat and my bust then by dinner time my stomach has increased and my bust my bra gets tight do you think this is just water retension the only meds i take are anti depressants janette

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Gender: FemaleAge: 47 Already Tried: i have changed my diet cutting back on carbs just bought probotics from holland and barrat

Accepted Answer

Hello,It could be water retention but are you having normal bowel movements?I would try to increase your fiber daily by taking metamucil or similar products for a couple of weeks and see if that helps. Bloating can be caused by retained stool and gas build up.

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Gender: Female
Age: 47

Already Tried:
i have changed my diet cutting back on carbs just bought probotics from holland and barrat

Hello,
It could be water retention but are you having normal bowel movements?
I would try to increase your fiber daily by taking metamucil or similar products for a couple of weeks and see if that helps. Bloating can be caused by retained stool and gas build up.