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Originally Posted by cat1234
Thank you for the response Hopeful. Yes, pretty much all of my doctors have said at some point that I was on the thin side and could gain some weight. But nobody seemed overly concerned so I continued on my "merry" dieting way.
To answer your questions:
If you are of age, do you still get a menstral period? I am 40 and have not had a period in 21 years.
Do you have a thin layer of hair on your face? I guess so?
Do you use laxatives? No but I do use lizness for constipation which tends to give me diarrhea at times.
When you have them drawn are your electrolytes normal? Nothing has been tagged as abnormal.
Are you a calorie counter and if so how many a day? Yes, until the past few weeks I kept it between 1,000 and 1,200 calories a day.
Is your hair very dry and damaged? Yes but I also process a lot
Do you have purging tendencies? No
How are your teeth? Aside from cavities, appear to be fine?
I feel awful everytime I eat now. And I am more tired and more dizzy with this new eating regime. I tend to overdo the calories in my morning smoothie and then pay for it all day. It just seems like the easiest way to get the extra calories in. We just got back from dinner and I forced myself to eat despite a complete lack of appetite especially since we were with friends. My stomach is so swollen the past few days I look pregnant! And the constipation is just awful. It makes me irritable and not fun to be around. I would think the extra calories would HELP with the neuropathy and energy if it was anorexia causing it but it is the opposite. I am not sure what to do....so frustrated.
You are not being intrusive at all-I am the one that put all this out there and really appreciate your time. Can anorexia be a major contributor to neuropathy? If so, why is the extra nourishment making me feel worse? I am attempting to take in close to 2,000 calories a day which is scary but almost liberating as well. BUT if it continues to make my condition worsen what is the point?
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Hi Cat,
I did some research for you. However, I'm not good at adding the web sites here. When you get a chance type in neuropathy and anorexia. There is a wealth of information out there stating that yes there is a substantial connection between them. It is not always connected to vitamin levels etc. One of the issues is tissue lose from chronic malnutrition.
The calories you are taking in every day are
not enough for someone as active as you stated. You should be taking in between 2000 and 2200 for an extreme exerciser. How much do you exercise each day?
As far as the irritability, your brain needs a proper amount of nutrition. Also, it sounds like your hormone levels must be really out of sync.
Do you see a GYN for Pap test each year? If so, what are they giving you as a reason for not having a menses in 21 years? There definitely should have been a discussion on this.
I hope your GP has spoken to about this a lot. Unfortunately, I find doctors are really reluctant to discuss weight with patients. I can't figure that out. They should be the first to pick it up.
I really hate to say this but please consider the fact that the symptoms you are having when you eat May be psychological. Being in your situation for so long psychologically this is not going to easy for you.
Again begin by SLOWLY introducing more food.
Another thing I want to suggest, if you can find a eating disorder clinic in your state that you call them. You don't have to tell them who you are if you don't want. Just say you r wondering if you may have anorexia and want to speak to someone who can talk to you about why you suspecting anorexia.
Please read the articles. I think you may understand things better.
Hopeful
