It has been some time since my last post. I am in a serious hole and not sure how to climb out of it. My neuropathy is steadily worsening again. After a vacation in Florida to visit my parents, they convinced me that a possible cause of my symptoms (numb hands and feet, pain in feet and legs, constantly being cold, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, insomnia, irritability, etc.) could be the result of an eating disorder.

You see, I lost a lot of weight in college after being overweight for a few years. The healthy diet turned into being overly obsessive about being "fat" again. So, for about the past 25 years I have been on a continual restrictive diet and exercise rigorously. In the last few years, I have kept it in the low 90s and high 80s. I am 5'2" and usually weigh between 87 and 92 pounds. For years now people have commented on how excessively thin I am, although some tell me how great I am looking these days which makes me want to lose/maintain despite the concern of those closest to me.

Have any of you ever been diagnosed with some kind of nutritional neuropathy? Keep in mind my blood work has always come back with higher than normal vitamin levels. And there is no evidence of stress on kidneys or liver.

I decided to "self treat" for anorexia and rapidly increased my calories this past week with the goal of gaining 10 lbs and seeing if that helps. I have to tell you so far I feel WORSE. I am so tired and bloated and in pain. Hoping someone out there has had a similar experience before I venture out into the world of eating disorder forums.

Please help!