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Originally Posted by hopeful
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  |
Okay so maybe I tried to introduce too much food too quickly? I will try smaller snack size meals and see how that works. Right now I am so ill came home from my kids practice at 5:30 and crawled into bed. I contacted an ED therapist today but she charges over $200 a visit. After all we have spent on my medical bills so far it's just not something we can budget for right now. I will look into the state clinic next.
I have googled a million different eating disorder terms and there is just so much information out there-mostly repetitive. I am not finding anything quite as supportive nor as helpful as this forum. Mostly because I do not low if this is the problem or not.
My exercise has been curtailed the past few weeks as I am weakening. Usually I do either 30-45 mins of TRX training (like Crossfit without the barbells) or 60 minutes hot power yoga. And moderate walks with the dog. It sounds impressive for someone who says they are this sick but two years ago that would be just be one of my workouts for the day. Now it is painful to push though 10 mins of either and leaves me drained but it gives me an endorphin rush that temporarily takes away the pain.
I do see an obgyn. She is the only doctor who said I needed to gain weight. My paper come back normal but my hormone levels came back too low to be measured. Everyone is stumped on the menses issue. There is nothing left to be tested I guess??
The thing is I want to be hungry and enjoy eating when I am- but my appetite is rarely there this last week. The weird part is when I first started to try and eat without restricting a week ago I was really hungry and wanted to eat. Then it all reversed. And the neuropathy pain increased. Oh this is maddening!!!!! I just want to know if this is the cause or not before I waste more energy on another dead end.
Btw I had previously read most of your recovery thread and you are a true inspiration. I think one of possibilities of my issues may not only be malnutrition but "drinking my calories" for a few years. So I have found your posts helpful.... Just not sure if that is it either since I have not had more than one or drinks in the past year and a half and have not improved
