blackouts?

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Registered: 12-01-2003
blackouts?
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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 6:36pm
Hello everyone Im new here!

Im 18 and im recovering from anorexia for a yr now. The problem is that whenver I get up from sitting or bed my vision dimms for a few seconds to sometimes a few minutes. It happens everyday and I hate it because it feels like I'm going blind. I dont understand why i'm getting this becuase im eating healthy and I don't skip meals. I also feel tired and sleepy sometimes.

ANother problem that I have is that big belly thing. Is it normal?? Whenever I eat something it bloats really bad. Usually after things like a fruit salad,oatmeal or even pancakes. Could it be slowed digestion? I know Im not seeing things because my mom sees it too. SOmetimes I get pain in my tummy but if I decide to eat rolled oats with skim milk for dinner at 5:00 then I feel full for a long time until the next morning! Is that normal too? At night I feel heavy and sometimes hot too. I know I have listed a lot fo thing sbut Im hoping someone out there might have a clue!

chow!

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: giselebunchen
Mon, 12-01-2003 - 9:45pm

Hi giselebunchen,


Nice to have you hear and congratulations on your recovery. The symptoms you are describing could be from being anorexic in the past, but they could also be totally unrelated. I have the swollen belly (5 inches more than regular size) too when I eat and it's very frustrating. However, mine seems to be unrelated to my ED becuase about a year ago I did not have this problem. I had a lot of other health issues last year and I am currently trying to figure out why this is happening.


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Love & hugs, Kristina