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My Aunt Is Still Losing Weight And Has A BMI Of 17.4. My Family Thinks She Should Be Able To Do What She Wants. I Do Not Think She Has The Capacity To Know What Is Happening. When Does Family Step In? She Thinks She Looks Great And Cannot See A Problem

Do We Just Let Her Die, poy – 01/26/2010 – 15:17 Do we just let her die, because she is an adult? My famuky says, “It is her choice.” But I don’t think it is a choice. She is deceived in her own mind and needs our help. Should we step in or let her …

My 27 Yr Old Niece Has Been In The Hospital/Treatment Center For 2 Weeks. She Has Severe Anorexia For Over 5 Years -5’6″ -80 Pds – Numerous Medical Issues. She Is Incredible Intelligent, With A Medical Degree. The Treatment Center Refuses To Give Her An

My 27 Yr Old Niece Has Been Trying2Help – 04/04/2012 – 07:07 My 27 yr old niece has been in the hospital/treatment center for 2 weeks. She has severe anorexia for over 5 years -5’6″ -80 pds – numerous medical issues. She is incredible intelligent, with a medical degree. The treatment center refuses to give …

Is Solid Food Ever Forced Down An Anorexic’s Throat?

Hi: The Short Answer For This Amy Colwell – 12/31/2011 – 10:07 Hi: The short answer for this question is “no”, it should not be necessary for solid food to ever be forced down someone’s throat in order to provide nourishment. In extreme cases of physical malnutrition, doctors may order a feeding tube. However, this …

I’m Under Weight (5′ 6.5″ And Around 110 Lbs, Maybe Less) And Have Heart Palpitations Sometimes. I’ve Been Eating And Exercising The Same, But Sometimes The Palpitations Are More Or Less Frequent. Why Is That?

Hi: I’m Not Sure What Is Amy Colwell – 01/31/2012 – 20:15 Hi: I’m not sure what is causing your heart palpitations. A number of different things can trigger them, but you would need to see a physician to determine exactly what is going on in your particular case. Heart palpitations are common, and are …

I’m Not Particularly Sure Whether I Have A Problem With My Eating Habits.. (Continued Below)

I’m 15. I Weigh Myself f_6312 – 03/30/2011 – 09:24 I’m 15. I weigh myself constantly, usually twice a day, but it can be 3-5 in a day. I get somewhat disappointed if the figure on the scales is higher than I had expected it to be – I try to eat less and exercise …

I’m Looking For A Pediatrician In Providence, Rhode Island Who Has Experience With Disordered Eating. I’m Hoping That Somebody Will Have Some Suggestions. Thanks.

These Are The Numbers For The eemoriarty – 03/31/2010 – 08:44 These are the numbers for the MD and RN on the Butler Hospital Eating Disorders Program website. Maybe they could help you find someone? Robert Hamel, RN, MS, at 401-455-6223, or Brandon Qualls, MD, at 401-421-0060 Try Calling This Office. This janurse427 – 04/04/2010 …

I’m Anorexic,I Am Very Overweight For My Small Frame,I Haven’t Starved To Thiness,The Longest Was 5 Days,And Was Wondering If I Go On A Juice Fast ‘Til I Am Normal Weight,Then Start Eating As A Vegetarian, Will The Fast Make My Mild Ed Worse?

Um,For Further Explanation,I Valencia5683 – 03/26/2010 – 18:29 um,for further explanation,i noticed that the beginning is kind of contradictory. So here’s my short story: unlike the typical book definition of an anorexic,i knew/know i’m anorexic w/o a doctor telling me so,ive realized it,even though i haven’t gotten to skinny,or emaciated. So this kind of snuck …

I’m 15, Female And I Always Count My Kj Intake. I Always Feel The Need To Exercise Every Single Day Otherwise I Feel Guilty And Im Always Looking At My Bodyin The Mirror. Do I Have An Eating Disorder Or Am I Over Reacting. Im In The Healthy Weight Range.

Why Did You Begin To Count janurse427 – 10/09/2009 – 16:50 Why did you begin to count your calories in the first place? Do you know what caused you to focus on your weight and the way you look? What you are describing are fears and behaviors that could lead to an eating disorder if …

I Weigh 103 And Am 5’10” And Am 53. When Do I Need Inpatient Treatment?

You Are Severely Underweight. janurse427 – 02/16/2010 – 12:15 You are severely underweight. Have you been diagnosed as having an eating disorder? How long have you struggled? I think your best course of action is to see your doctor, or make an appointment with an eating disorder specialist for an assessment to determine your needs. …

I Recently Decided To Work Toward A Healthy Weight. I’ve Always Had A Quick Metabolism. I Visited A Dietition. She Gave Me Guidelines But I Gained More Quickly Than She Said I Would. Is This Normal? My Diet Has Changed Very Little And I’m Scared.

Your Body Is Likely Trying To janurse427 – 10/11/2010 – 18:42 Your body is likely trying to heal itself, and if you are eating well, and not dieting, your weight will settle where your body needs to be. If you have dieted in the past, you will gain weight more easily at first, until your …

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