I'm trying to be healthy but I'm only having more problems!!?!
Question: I'm trying to be healthy but I'm only having more problems!!!?
Ok, so this is pretty personal, but I think I really damaged my body!. I've had an eating disorder since I was about 14 years old!. I was anorexic at first, and then took diet pills, and laxatives up until I was about 19 years old!. Since then, I'm 20 now, I haven't touched a laxative or diet pill for almost a year and a half! yay! However, I've been dealing with the residue of an eating disorder since!. At lease I hope this is from the eating disorder!. I don't know if laxative abuse can cause IBS but I'm almost positive I have it now!. I never go to the bathroom, and I'm always EXTREMELY bloated and/or gassy and it causes a lot of abdominal pains and cramps!. Could I just have intestinal damage!? I have to get checked out but a gastrointestinal doctor, but I'm scared, and up until now I was denying it ever happened!. Do you think I have IBS!? Or is there just damage to my digestive system!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
First of all congratulations on gaving given up the pills - good on you! I'm not doctor, but it doesn't surprise me that you're having these symptoms - your body has been in havoc for years, so there are bound to be side-effects!. I really don't think it'd be anything serious, but for your own peace of mind, just go to the doctor and have it checked out!. Tell them your exact symptoms & past experiences!. I'm sure you'll be fine :)Www@Answer-Health@Com