I'm sorry you're feeling crappy, I know it's the worst

I am doing fine currently but I often would get dizziness, fatigue, and limbs that go numb when I was at a very low weight. Also, I always get the headaches and stomach cramps from not eating when I go a long time, it's a bummer

Recently I spent a night in resus from severe hypoglaecimia which nearly caused my heart to stop. It couldn't regulate itself and I was lucky not to die. I have screwed my heart very badly from ED, my first round of anorexia caused me various life-long problems with it and this second round has made them a lot worse. Probably I will need a pacemaker in the next few years. My pulse drops as low as 42 often.

My hair falls out so much that we had to call a plumber to unblock the bath last week.

I black out and pass out quite a lot these days from hypoglaecimia.

My circulation is ruined which as a violinist is hell. It gets so bad that it can take 3 hours to regain feeling in my toes and hands now once they get too cold. By too cold I mean forgetting to wear 2 pairs of thermal socks under my wolly boots, or only wearing one pair of gloves.

And of course the standard muscle fatigue, blood pressure etc issues.

6 root canals and 2 of those teeth in the end couldn't be saved and had to be pulled. Even though they are kind of in the back, it has effected my smile and self-confidence daily. Implants are very expensive even with insurance. And I'm pretty sure I'm about to lose a third tooth. Started hurting again ever since I "relapsed" heavily.

I get sore throats and canker sores all the time. I've also had a hiatal (chest) hernia from purging.

My heart scares me a lot, irregular beats and such. Make me scared to fall asleep sometimes, afraid I won't wake up in the morning.

My hair's falling out.

I don't know if I really have an ED, or if I'm just really skinny and okay with it, but I do have a lot of these same symptoms just from being underweight. My hair is getting very thin, I lose circulation in my hands and feet all the time, I blacked out at work a few weeks ago, I frequently feel tired and cranky, my blood pressure and pulse are low, etc. My tailbone aches constantly because I have *no* butt left. My period stopped about 6 months ago. You can see all of the veins in my arms and hands (ugly!) I'm always freezing cold, and I have noticed that my lips, fingers and toes turn purple pretty often. I have a cut on my knuckle from the few times I've purged recently, when I've tried to up my food and ate bad things that made me feel sick. My skin is super dry, and there are hollows under my eyes. I think that's pretty much it at this point, but I know that worse things will happen if I continue to lose.

I don't know if I really have an ED, or if I'm just really skinny and okay with it, but I do have a lot of these same symptoms just from being underweight. My hair is getting very thin, I lose circulation in my hands and feet all the time, I blacked out at work a few weeks ago, I frequently feel tired and cranky, my blood pressure and pulse are low, etc. My tailbone aches constantly because I have *no* butt left. My period stopped about 6 months ago. You can see all of the veins in my arms and hands (ugly!) I'm always freezing cold, and I have noticed that my lips, fingers and toes turn purple pretty often. I have a cut on my knuckle from the few times I've purged recently, when I've tried to up my food and ate bad things that made me feel sick. My skin is super dry, and there are hollows under my eyes. I think that's pretty much it at this point, but I know that worse things will happen if I continue to lose.

Well if you purge I am going to say yes that you have an ed. Why are you "skinny"?(your words) not eating enough, purging,exercising? Well think you are in the right place.

I don't know if I really have an ED, or if I'm just really skinny and okay with it, but I do have a lot of these same symptoms just from being underweight. My hair is getting very thin, I lose circulation in my hands and feet all the time, I blacked out at work a few weeks ago, I frequently feel tired and cranky, my blood pressure and pulse are low, etc. My tailbone aches constantly because I have *no* butt left. My period stopped about 6 months ago. You can see all of the veins in my arms and hands (ugly!) I'm always freezing cold, and I have noticed that my lips, fingers and toes turn purple pretty often. I have a cut on my knuckle from the few times I've purged recently, when I've tried to up my food and ate bad things that made me feel sick. My skin is super dry, and there are hollows under my eyes. I think that's pretty much it at this point, but I know that worse things will happen if I continue to lose.

Well if you purge I am going to say yes that you have an ed. Why are you "skinny"?(your words) not eating enough, purging,exercising? Well think you are in the right place.

I've only purged a few times - I know that doesn't make it a good thing, but I was thinking it doesn't necessarily make it an ED unless you do it pretty often (every day or multiple times a day) for an extended period of time. I have done it twice in the same week, once (the most recently two times), but otherwise, the episodes have been at least a few weeks apart. I guess I'm skinny because I'm not eating enough, but I'm struggling to figure out how much is enough, without being too much, if that makes sense? Over the last 5 days, I've averaged 1400 calories a day. Today will be a little lower, because our schedule was weird and I can't stuff any more in tonight, but I had a few days that were higher, and a few that were lower, and I'm guessing my average will still be pretty close to 1400. This is up from an average of about 1200 the week before. I really don't want to eat more than this - I think it's bad for your overall health. (There are studies that show a strong correlation between restricting calories and living a longer, healthier life.) I don't overexercise - in fact, other than work (I'm a CNA and my work can be somewhat physical) and a little hot yoga, I don't do a lot of exercise at all. I'd really like to be able to maintain my current weight, or gain a little back, at my current calorie intake. I keep hoping that will happen. But I keep losing. I don't think I need to lose weight or anything like that - I know I'm very thin - but I don't feel all that strongly about needing to regain, either. I just want to freeze myself right here and be able to stay here on 1400 calories... so I don't know if that really makes for an ED or not, but that's where I'm at. It's complicated by my looooooong list of food allergies, too, but I think that's more of a side issue at this point.

I don't know if I really have an ED, or if I'm just really skinny and okay with it, but I do have a lot of these same symptoms just from being underweight. My hair is getting very thin, I lose circulation in my hands and feet all the time, I blacked out at work a few weeks ago, I frequently feel tired and cranky, my blood pressure and pulse are low, etc. My tailbone aches constantly because I have *no* butt left. My period stopped about 6 months ago. You can see all of the veins in my arms and hands (ugly!) I'm always freezing cold, and I have noticed that my lips, fingers and toes turn purple pretty often. I have a cut on my knuckle from the few times I've purged recently, when I've tried to up my food and ate bad things that made me feel sick. My skin is super dry, and there are hollows under my eyes. I think that's pretty much it at this point, but I know that worse things will happen if I continue to lose.

Well if you purge I am going to say yes that you have an ed. Why are you "skinny"?(your words) not eating enough, purging,exercising? Well think you are in the right place.

I've only purged a few times - I know that doesn't make it a good thing, but I was thinking it doesn't necessarily make it an ED unless you do it pretty often (every day or multiple times a day) for an extended period of time. I have done it twice in the same week, once (the most recently two times), but otherwise, the episodes have been at least a few weeks apart. I guess I'm skinny because I'm not eating enough, but I'm struggling to figure out how much is enough, without being too much, if that makes sense? Over the last 5 days, I've averaged 1400 calories a day. Today will be a little lower, because our schedule was weird and I can't stuff any more in tonight, but I had a few days that were higher, and a few that were lower, and I'm guessing my average will still be pretty close to 1400. This is up from an average of about 1200 the week before. I really don't want to eat more than this - I think it's bad for your overall health. (There are studies that show a strong correlation between restricting calories and living a longer, healthier life.) I don't overexercise - in fact, other than work (I'm a CNA and my work can be somewhat physical) and a little hot yoga, I don't do a lot of exercise at all. I'd really like to be able to maintain my current weight, or gain a little back, at my current calorie intake. I keep hoping that will happen. But I keep losing. I don't think I need to lose weight or anything like that - I know I'm very thin - but I don't feel all that strongly about needing to regain, either. I just want to freeze myself right here and be able to stay here on 1400 calories... so I don't know if that really makes for an ED or not, but that's where I'm at. It's complicated by my looooooong list of food allergies, too, but I think that's more of a side issue at this point.

Well I am a nurse so I know how many cals you can burn at work. Maybe you are at the beginning of an ed. Have some of the thoughts and some behaviors but not totally full blown...this is the time to go get some help. See a dietitian she can help you with the number of cals you need.
I used to have a lot of food allergies to but then I also used that as an excuse too(not saying you are)Think about seeing some professional people who can help you before it gets out of control. Most people dont purge..even just a couple times a week. I only do it that much too! And I dont binge so everyones ed is different.

I don't know if I really have an ED, or if I'm just really skinny and okay with it, but I do have a lot of these same symptoms just from being underweight. My hair is getting very thin, I lose circulation in my hands and feet all the time, I blacked out at work a few weeks ago, I frequently feel tired and cranky, my blood pressure and pulse are low, etc. My tailbone aches constantly because I have *no* butt left. My period stopped about 6 months ago. You can see all of the veins in my arms and hands (ugly!) I'm always freezing cold, and I have noticed that my lips, fingers and toes turn purple pretty often. I have a cut on my knuckle from the few times I've purged recently, when I've tried to up my food and ate bad things that made me feel sick. My skin is super dry, and there are hollows under my eyes. I think that's pretty much it at this point, but I know that worse things will happen if I continue to lose.

Well if you purge I am going to say yes that you have an ed. Why are you "skinny"?(your words) not eating enough, purging,exercising? Well think you are in the right place.

I've only purged a few times - I know that doesn't make it a good thing, but I was thinking it doesn't necessarily make it an ED unless you do it pretty often (every day or multiple times a day) for an extended period of time. I have done it twice in the same week, once (the most recently two times), but otherwise, the episodes have been at least a few weeks apart. I guess I'm skinny because I'm not eating enough, but I'm struggling to figure out how much is enough, without being too much, if that makes sense? Over the last 5 days, I've averaged 1400 calories a day. Today will be a little lower, because our schedule was weird and I can't stuff any more in tonight, but I had a few days that were higher, and a few that were lower, and I'm guessing my average will still be pretty close to 1400. This is up from an average of about 1200 the week before. I really don't want to eat more than this - I think it's bad for your overall health. (There are studies that show a strong correlation between restricting calories and living a longer, healthier life.) I don't overexercise - in fact, other than work (I'm a CNA and my work can be somewhat physical) and a little hot yoga, I don't do a lot of exercise at all. I'd really like to be able to maintain my current weight, or gain a little back, at my current calorie intake. I keep hoping that will happen. But I keep losing. I don't think I need to lose weight or anything like that - I know I'm very thin - but I don't feel all that strongly about needing to regain, either. I just want to freeze myself right here and be able to stay here on 1400 calories... so I don't know if that really makes for an ED or not, but that's where I'm at. It's complicated by my looooooong list of food allergies, too, but I think that's more of a side issue at this point.

Well I am a nurse so I know how many cals you can burn at work. Maybe you are at the beginning of an ed. Have some of the thoughts and some behaviors but not totally full blown...this is the time to go get some help. See a dietitian she can help you with the number of cals you need.
I used to have a lot of food allergies to but then I also used that as an excuse too(not saying you are)Think about seeing some professional people who can help you before it gets out of control. Most people dont purge..even just a couple times a week. I only do it that much too! And I dont binge so everyones ed is different.

Thanks. I did wind up calling my doctor, because even at 1400 calories a day on average for the last week, I lost quite a bit of weight (about 8 pounds) which seems to me to be very weird, but I gave up diet soda at the same time, so that might explain it. I think I will try to get a referral to a dietician. I did call my doctor to get her input, and she suggested I up my calories to 1600 a day, and if I don't gain eating that, then to come in. I'm not sure I can do 1600 a day, but I'm going to try. I really dislike having to eat that much, though. I feel like it's way too much for long term health. I think I'll do it for a week, though, or until my BMI hits 17.5, whichever comes first. If after a week, I don't regain enough to hit a 17.5 bmi, I'll go to the doctor and ask for a referral. If I hit 17.5 (which would mean gaining about 5-6 pounds), I'll reevaluate.