I was anorexic & have been in recovery
for the last couple years. I have also
struggled to recover from bulimia most
recently. I have severe pain &
bloating in my abdomen & only have 1
bm a week or less. My bms are also always
bloody with mucus. I am pretty certain
these problems are all related to my ED
since they first started after a week of
seriously abusing laxatives after being
forced to gain weight for recovery. This
was 2 years ago & the problems haven't
ceased since then. I now eat a balanced
& very healthy diet for the most
part...although i still have hard days.
I am hoping someone out there can relate
to me. I don't know what to do. I was
diagnosed with ibs(c) but that didn't do
anything to fix my problem. nothing works
for me since taking laxatives (to relieve
the constipation...dr's recommendation)
just messes up my insides even more.
I feel like I am doing everything right,
fiber, balanced diet, not skipping
meals...I just can't take the constant
pain & bloating anymore : (
does anyone have these same problems? what
do you do to relieve the pain?
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roxy1234
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 37 Location: , newzealand
Posted: 04-04-08 03:19am
Did your doctor do any tests as to why you
are still having blood.
With having a eating disorder in the past
did you have good support, to help you
heal emotionally.
Also getting the correct balance of
healthy bacteria back into your system, Ie
acidopholus, etc.may help(natural
yoghurts)
Are you taking any antacids etc, if so
these can upset your digestive chemicals.
fruit or vege Juices may be a little more
gentle on your system, as with all foods,
try to go for no artificial aditives, they
can cause various problems.
(purchasing a homejuicer may be an
option-then you know what is in your
food)
YOu may be intollerant now to different
foods, search the net ie coeliac.
My husband diagnosed ibs, i found having
him take flaxseed oil helped dramatically.
when he would get stressed the symptoms
would start, with the burning, now when
ever he gets a slight symptom he swigs a
bit of the oil and he comes right. someone
explained it once almost like a digestive
migrane.
i got on this site lookign for info, have
a neice with similar symtoms, been in
hospital for a year, 17. She has been
through a terrible time, not eating
disorder but her body manifested the same
symptoms.
i would encourage you keep lookign tillyou
find an answer, your body is telling you
it needs help, good on you for asking as
you have obvioulsy been through alot. keep
going.
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asdfghjkl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 3
Posted: 07-11-08 10:37am
just wanted to follow up on my progress.
hopefully this will help someone else with
these symptoms.
just like roxy1234 suggested i did develop
many food intolerances. mostly those foods
& drinks that i over-consumed wile
restricting my food intake on other food
groups.
in my opinion crystal light is the worst.
i suggest anyone who has digestive issues
to stay away from it. i have tried even
just having a small amount but no matter
what i always get horrible cramping &
bloating for 1-2 days.
align has saved my life! i rarely
experience any pain or bloating & when
i do it is quite brief. it's is a healthy
bacteria that you can buy online & you
don't even need a prescription. i gave
some to my dad because he has ibs too
& his symptoms improved immediately as
well.
feeling good has made life so much better.
i can eat & go about my day without
having to deal with constant pain. plus i
realized how much i love sandwiches even
tho i didn't let myself eat them for the
last 4 years. it makes the eating disorder
voice in my head shut the hell up when i
don't have to think about what i'm going
to eat for lunch because i know there's a
sandwich waiting for me. so i feel great,
physically & emotionally & i have
sandwiches back in my life i will call that a
shining success!
don't give up if you are struggling; you
deserve to feel better.
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roxy1234
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 37 Location: , newzealand
Posted: 07-11-08 17:10pm
good on you, well done. im pleased to hear
things are improving for you. One thing i
have discovered, the very things that have
been so difficult and often traumatic
often become our strenth, and in time
maybe to help others. Its really no fun
having to go through the battles, but
while their is breath there is hope even
in those deep valleys.
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i will call that a
shining success!
