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4173096 tn?1350669677 There should be a category for people suffering from eating disorders.
Avatar f tn Are eating disorders on record at all as being communicable? As someone who has been suffering with one for over 15 years now, I would like to propose that they are.
5274485 tn?1385860167 Anytime a girl represents signs of Autism, her symptoms will be different than males. Girls with Autism tend to not show the reckless behavior which is observed in males. Autism affects girls different than males. The actual number of girls/women with Autism is not as often reported because the signs are often missed in female population.
Avatar f tn Anorexia nervosa, as well as other eating disorders, cause EXTREME damage to all of your major organs. Eating disorders leave nothing untouched, when it comes to the severe damage they can do. I will list off some of the COMMON complications of eating disorders for you. Psychiatric complications from anorexia, bulimia and ED-NOS: (Most of these can occur before or after the onset of the eating disorder.
Avatar n tn Since eating disorders can be as high as 20% on college campuses, many colleges have specialists in eating disorders. Eating disorders are quite complex. They are genetic, psychological, social and spirtiual disorders. They can seemingly even disappear at certain times in individuals lives. And then come back with a vengance! You could visit the bella vita website to learn more about eating disorders. Wishing you the best in addressing your current struggle!
1050362 tn?1253918483 i suffer from the same thing, im 20 years old 5'11 12stone 5. and im so afriad of putting on weight i crash diet, but on occasions i binge eat, then i will starve myself, its taking over my life i am always thinking of food, i did'nt think that males could get eating disorders i have but i dont tel any 1 im hoping this forum could help.
Avatar m tn Are they referring to people with active eating disorders who are in a compromised medical state and more prone to seizing, or will anyone who has ever had an eating disorder be denied this med? I am not asking for Wellbutrin because of the weight loss side effects- 100% honest!!- but instead for its apparent success rate. Finally, do I simply ask my doctor to prescribe it for me? Or would they have to recommend it?
Avatar n tn i am 14, but have already gone through multiple eating disorders, depression, and self harm issues. i joined this app so i can feel good about myself without nesessarily starving myself. does anyone have any good tips for healthy food options and/or tips?
Avatar m tn Eating healthy will help you grow and gain weight. Males grow until their early 20's, however, height is strongly genetic. Are there males with smaller stature in your family?
Avatar f tn m probably beginning to sound like a broken record to some on this board, but there are a couple of things that you can try. You can try eating an apple prior to sitting down to a meal - that will help you fill up some so you won't eat so much. A large glass of water can do the same thing. Try using a smaller plate and you can have a plate full, but it just won't be as much food.
1202981 tn?1265620378 No you don't...trust me. You don't want to do it. You will find yourself right back here asking how to stop.
Avatar m tn Lifestyle changes include limiting physical activity, eating a heart healthy diet, completely avoiding alcohol and/or tobacco use, practice relaxation techniques like yoga and keeping a daily weight diary to keep a tab on weight changes. Medications such as digoxin and beta blockers help to improve the pumping capacity of the heart. Discuss these options with your consulting doctor. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar f tn //www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/aspartate-aminotransferase-ast "Normal The normal values listed here-called a reference range-are just a guide. These ranges vary from lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what’s normal. Your lab report should contain the range your lab uses. Also, your doctor will evaluate your results based on your health and other factors.
Avatar f tn t eat enough, then you might ask the doctor for a referral to someone experienced with eating disorders. Eating disorders are no fun at all and they only get worse. But the good news is that at your age you could get better with a little help because it hasn't been going on too long.
Avatar m tn s Anonymous where you will get support from people with all forms of eating disorders. I have 16 years recovery from my eating disorder so it is possible to recover. Part of recovery is learning that it isn't as much about food and weight but the feelings beneath those things. Good luck to you on getting the help you need.
Avatar f tn )sweetie-you need to call your doctor ASAP OR insurance company and get to treatment center for eating disorders. You need 're-define' your life and do NOT want ED to control your life when you can take back the control and have a happy healthy future....good luck!
Avatar m tn In some families there will be a history of adrenal failure, nervous system disorders or early death - including sudden unexplained death - in males linked through the female side of the family. ALD is a potentially devastating disease. It affects approximately 40% of males with ABCD1 mutations and often follows a rapid path of deterioration in childhood or adolescence following onset of the first obvious symptom.
Avatar f tn The facility also specialized in treating eating disorders. My rehab roomate struggled with anorexia and bulimia. I sure learned alot about eating disorders in that time. I'm so glad you are posting about this. It sounds like you are being swept up in a cross addiction. This is a serious addiction that does kill many young women and men. A few of the girls I met had heart attacks and now live with pacemakers.