posted 10-22-2002 06:45 AM            

As for the pulse in your belly, this a not that abnormal either. You should be able to feel a pulse in your belly anyway, around your belly button. When you lie down, put your hand on your belly and see if you can feel it on top of your belly button. There is a major blood vessel called the abdominal aorta that runs right through your belly and although not always visible is still there. It runs from the heart, the aorta and then goes through the belly, becoming the abdominal aorta. It is possible that as you are so thin and have a very low fat covering that it is more visible. Also the thinner you are the more it is possible to feel it.

posted 10-22-2002 07:50 PM            

The reaction you had to the hot bath actually is healthy, according to the standards of hydrotherapy.
(Hydrotherapy is the use of temperature and water to
ease certain discomforts)

posted 10-23-2002 12:57 PM            

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Originally posted by Bettawrekonize1:
Even though you seem healthy, I think it’s important that you eat a large variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc... (that’s important for everyone). Make sure you get proper nutrition. You should also take multivitamins (preferably Centrum). Try to stay away from junk food (candy, chocolate, etc...).

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I'm not healthy. Not in the least. I'm still underweight and continue to lose, but I'm trying to overcome that. I have a lot of health problems outside of my eating disorder as well, and so it's hard. During my stay in the hospital I had a dietician who helped me with a plan for me. I know what foods to eat and stuff, but the whole actually eating them is the problem. I take a Centrum vitamin every day along with two Viactiv Calcium Chews. But even on the rare days that I do eat normal, I still feel the same, dizzy, weak, fatigued, etc.

posted 10-23-2002 02:12 PM            

I would think that a lot of your health and stomach problems are a direct result of your anorexia? Once you get that sorted out you should start to feel better. I am afraid to say that anorexia does stem from psychological problems, so if you are not seeing a psychiatrist, you should be. There is life after anorexia however, but remember that you will always have that tendency. It is like alcoholism in a way, you will always be a recovering anorexic as an alcoholic is always a recovering alcoholic.

Anway, it sounds like you could be on the slow road to recovery, but it is slow and if you persevere you will get there.

posted 10-23-2002 04:07 PM            

[This message has been edited by lilrayofhope (edited 10-23-2002).]