Over the past year r so, I developed an
eating habit of ice. People from my
church constantly tells me that it is bad
for my health. I asked a dr of mines @
it, he says other than dental problems he
didn't see anything wrong. I would love
to hear if anyone has anything different
:o
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lollipops92
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Posted: 06-13-06 06:20am
But the thing is, are you eating ice to
avoid eating food? Or just because you
like eating ice???!!!
Lola xoxox
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Carolina3152
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 5
Posted: 06-13-06 06:34am
My boyfriend chews ice like crazy.
People have told him that it's a result of
sexual frustration (but thats unlikely
since he's been doing it since he was a
kid). One person did say they that it
was a symptom of anemia. For my
boyfriend, its just a habit, like chewing
gum. If you think anemia is possible,
you should have yourself tested.
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alh023
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Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Troy, AL
Posted: 06-13-06 18:04pm
No I don't replace it for eating. I love
to it. I've been said to be a n anmeia.
Does that effect the anemia or cause other
health problems?
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choalic
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Eating Too Much Ice Posted: 06-23-06 08:33am
My daugther just found out she is anemica,
she is a constant ice eater, the doctor
said it causes anemia, eating the ice
keeps the acid in the tummy cold and it
cannot digest the iron you are getting
from food and so now the body craves the
ice, he said once her iron count is back
up she won't feel the need to eat so much
ice. Hope this helps answer some of your
questions.
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alh023
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Posted: 06-23-06 23:23pm
Thanks so much for the response I received
for ice eating. It was a relief knowing
that eating ice won't cause amjor medical
problems. But the question is, will it
effect me being an anemic?
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spunkybrunette
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Anemia Posted: 10-17-06 16:43pm
My doctor told me that eating ice
constantly is a symptom of anemia. Also
fatigue is a major symptom. You should
probably go to your doctor.
I battled with anemia for about four/five
years, and I tell you, it sucked. I felt
so horrible, because it got so bad. I
never went to school. I was so tired.
All I did was sleep. I'm not sure what
your iron count should be, but mine was 3,
and my doctor was very concerned about me.
I'm still anemic, but it's under control.
I hope this doesn't scare you. Anemia is
actually quite easy to control if you
aren't the rebellious teen like I was, who
hates pills and blood tests. Please see
your doctor. I know anemia can cause
other medical problems.
Ashley
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inezrina
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Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 174
Posted: 10-17-06 17:01pm
I agree with everyone else ice eating is a
symptom of anemia so you should have your
iron levels checked and they find that you
are chronically anemic they can talk to
you about diet and possible medications.
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v00d00cita
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Re: Anemia Posted: 10-18-06 03:58am
spunkybrunette
wrote:
i was so tired. All I did
was sleep. I'm not sure what your iron
count should be, but mine was 3, and my
doctor was very concerned about me. I'm
still anemic, but it's under control. I
hope this doesn't scare you. Anemia is
actually quite easy to control if you
aren't the rebellious teen like I was, who
hates pills and blood tests. Please see
your doctor. I know anemia can cause
other medical
problems.
how I know this is true.. :s
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Janbo
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Ice Eating - Best Type of Ice? Posted: 03-20-07 09:15am
I've been an ice eater for a number of
years. Yes, I'm slightly anemic but I
think my love of ice is more of a habit
rather than an actual craving.
My own research has found that there are
several types of really great ice out
there (the ice maker at our nearby
hospital churns out a fine batch) and
Sonic restaurants make nice, chewable,
ice.
Does anyone else have specific favorites?
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Catt101
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Posted: 03-20-07 19:46pm
haha i eat alot of crushed ice with a
spoon and everything also i dont think its
weird, and have had no problems with it
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neverill
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Posted: 07-31-07 13:28pm
I've had a craving for ice for the past
year that was insatiable, and about a week
ago my teeth were so sensitive to the cold
that I could no longer bare it. So I
decided to stop, however, I immediately
noticed that I was having dizzy spells
(somewhat like vertigo that I suffer
from), but not quite as severe. My
daughter mentioned that I may be anemic
due to eating so much ice, so I'm going
back to the doctor or Thursday to see if
this could be the case. Has anyone else
had this symptom?
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kimmay
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Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Canada
Posted: 08-14-07 21:30pm
neverill
wrote:
I've had a craving for ice
for the past year that was insatiable, and
about a week ago my teeth were so
sensitive to the cold that I could no
longer bare it. So I decided to stop,
however, I immediately noticed that I was
having dizzy spells (somewhat like vertigo
that I suffer from), but not quite as
severe. My daughter mentioned that I may
be anemic due to eating so much ice, so
I'm going back to the doctor or Thursday
to see if this could be the case. Has
anyone else had this
symptom?
I am a frequent ice eater, I constantly
crave ice. I can sit by my fridge and
stand at the ice dispenser eating it for a
good 20 minutes. Even when I go to
restaurants, I am more interested in
fishing the ice out of the drink than the
actual drink haha. Anyways, I have had
dizzy spells for a long time because of
extremely low blood pressure, but since I
have been eating so much ice they have
gotten worse; sometimes I can't see for a
few seconds because its so bad. I think I
should go to the doctor to check if I am
anemic
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 08-15-07 13:31pm
kimmay
wrote:
neverill
wrote:
I've had a craving for ice
for the past year that was insatiable, and
about a week ago my teeth were so
sensitive to the cold that I could no
longer bare it. So I decided to stop,
however, I immediately noticed that I was
having dizzy spells (somewhat like vertigo
that I suffer from), but not quite as
severe. My daughter mentioned that I may
be anemic due to eating so much ice, so
I'm going back to the doctor or Thursday
to see if this could be the case. Has
anyone else had this
symptom?
I am a frequent ice eater, I constantly
crave ice. I can sit by my fridge and
stand at the ice dispenser eating it for a
good 20 minutes. Even when I go to
restaurants, I am more interested in
fishing the ice out of the drink than the
actual drink haha. Anyways, I have had
dizzy spells for a long time because of
extremely low blood pressure, but since I
have been eating so much ice they have
gotten worse; sometimes I can't see for a
few seconds because its so bad. I think I
should go to the doctor to check if I am
anemic
Wow, that was so me! I used to go to a
conveniece store, buy a 42 oz soda with
ice, but without the soda. Then I found
out I had Celiac disease which was making
me anemic. WWhen I recovered, i no longer
had the impulse or desire to chew ice.
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neverill
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Eating Ice Posted: 08-16-07 10:06am
Thanks for your replys. In my last email
I stated that I was going back to the
doctor, however, I had to go out of town.
Nonetheless, I continued to take the
medicine that was perscribed for my
(Vertigo) because that's what my doctor
thought I was suffering from with this
dizziness. Then, I stopped taking it
because I was not getting in relief (just
made me sleepy). A day or two before my
trip I noticed that I had stopped having
the dizzing episodes, and during my week
long trip I had (only one). I'm still
going back to see my doctor regarding
anemia, but I'm taking great strides in
not going back to my ice addiction.
Also, what is Celiac disase?
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 08-16-07 11:32am
It is a auto immune disorder which
manifests in the small intestine. People
who have it have to stay on a gluten free
diet for the rest of their lives. For mor
info see the sticky under "Celiac Disease"
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neverill
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Posted: 08-16-07 11:41am
Are you having to stick with this diet,
and if so, how long?
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 08-16-07 11:44am
neverill
wrote:
Are you having to stick with
this diet, and if so, how
long?
Oh yes. Foerever.
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kimmay
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Posted: 08-16-07 21:26pm
sillyakchick
wrote:
kimmay
wrote:
neverill
wrote:
I've had a craving for ice
for the past year that was insatiable, and
about a week ago my teeth were so
sensitive to the cold that I could no
longer bare it. So I decided to stop,
however, I immediately noticed that I was
having dizzy spells (somewhat like vertigo
that I suffer from), but not quite as
severe. My daughter mentioned that I may
be anemic due to eating so much ice, so
I'm going back to the doctor or Thursday
to see if this could be the case. Has
anyone else had this
symptom?
I am a frequent ice eater, I constantly
crave ice. I can sit by my fridge and
stand at the ice dispenser eating it for a
good 20 minutes. Even when I go to
restaurants, I am more interested in
fishing the ice out of the drink than the
actual drink haha. Anyways, I have had
dizzy spells for a long time because of
extremely low blood pressure, but since I
have been eating so much ice they have
gotten worse; sometimes I can't see for a
few seconds because its so bad. I think I
should go to the doctor to check if I am
anemic
Wow, that was so me! I used to go to a
conveniece store, buy a 42 oz soda with
ice, but without the soda. Then I found
out I had Celiac disease which was making
me anemic. WWhen I recovered, i no longer
had the impulse or desire to chew
ice.
Yeap, I need to get myself to the doctors.
Thank you, it's nice to know I'm not the
only one.
Btw, while reading this thread, I've
gotten up to eat ice at least 4 times lol
I am horrible.
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TammyIce
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Ice Cravings Posted: 08-22-07 11:53am
I have been eating ice most of my life,
but recently I have been eating it
non-stop. My mother told me about an
article in the newspaper about people who
eat ice & that it signifies a lack of
something in the body. So my questions
are: 1. Does eating ice all the time
really have an adverse effect on my
system? 2. What are the symtoms of being
anemic? 3. Does it really cause a low
absorbtion of iron in the system?
I've just felt very tired lately, all I
want to do is sleep or eat ice. This is
not me - especially this time of year
because I do Stained Glass for shows &
this is my busy time, but I just can't
seem to get into the swing of things. So
if anyone has any suggestions to help
boost the energy, I would greatly
appreciate it.
i dont think its
weird, and have had no problems with it
Also, what is Celiac disase?