Am I Anorexic?

[Atonement]

I have not eaten anything for two days. But it is strange, I do not try to avoid food, but I am simply not hungry. Also, it is not like I am thin or anything, I am probably considered over weight. But I have some slight side pains but not like when I am hungry. I have tried to eat a little, and my pain gets worse. What do I do?:confused:

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

Perhaps you're just sick. That could explain some slight pain and a lack of appetite. My advice is to keep eating, even if it's only a little bit. Maybe try protein shakes, or drinks designed to replace meals. It makes you feel like you're not eating too much since it's just a drink, but it's got enough calories to substitute a meal. If this goes on for a while, or you can't keep food down, consider seeing a doctor in case it is some sort of virus making you feel this way.

[Atonement]

But besides any of these things I said above, I feel perfectly normal and I am very high energy and perfect in health besides some pain and my loss of appetite, it is strange... could it be a subconscience easting disorder?

[dodgeman09]

the pain could be a kidny infection

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

But let's not jump to conclusions. Sure, diseases can be different from person to person. But when I had a kidney infection I had a fever of 106.8 F, and was in the hospital for 10 days. Feeling perfectly normal other than the pain could be an early sign of infection, but it could be almost anything. On the kidney note though, drinking some extra water could help. Dehydration can cause pain in the kidney area, and all it takes to fix that is some water.

[Atonement]

um... aren't most people supposed to die at 107 F?

[dodgeman09]

yes and like she water will help that ( less soda too) if thats the prob

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

um... aren't most people supposed to die at 107 F?

I was lucky, yes. Especially lucky not to have brain damage. I guess I just got to the hospital at the right time. The nurses didn't even believe my mom when she told them how high my temperature was, but then they took it for themselves and freaked out. I don't really remember it. I was only 3 at the time, so that combined with the fever means very little memory.

[Atonement]

I never drink soda. as in I have not had soda in about 5 years. and yes, I will drink more.

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

Well, good for you. I wish I could give up soda. I just like it so much.... haha

[Atonement]

ha ha, It is funny that people when I speak the them about my weight tell my to stop soda and sweets. Which, as I said I don't drink soda, but I rarely eat sweets and I am still very overweight, and now I can't eat... ugh!

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

People say that because it's a leading cause of obesity. Today many people eat all this sugary artificial stuff which is terrible for your health. So it's a small change that can cause dramatic results people who practically live off of that stuff. For you, if you wanted to lose some weight, I would just recommend exercise, and eating 5 small meals per day as opposed to 3 big ones. Boosts your metabolism so you burn more. It's what I'm trying to do right now. As for your appetite though, I hope it comes back. I love being hungry because then I get to eat (I've stopped letting myself snack when I'm not actually hungry). I'd be so upset if just wasn't hungry anymore.

[Atonement]

...um... I just vomitted... and I think there is blood... I gotta go. Thanks for the help though...

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

I hope you get this sorted out, buddy. Let us know. :)

[Atonement]

Never mind I am back... But some how, I think this lack of eating has made me have nose bleeds that I have not noticed drain into my throat and my stomach rejected it... gross, I know... but I still have absolutely no appetite, I feel full.

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

Full as in not hungry, or full as in you've overeaten? Not that I have any clue what it means, just curious.

[Atonement]

full as in I have just eaten, but not too much

[Axellance]

if your concerned it may be a helth problem you should talk to a doctor or look it up on the internet to see what it could be, you can never be to creful with your health.
Although it may just be that you go though stages like you grow and when you stop growing you loose your appitite for a while. i loose my appitite for a fiew days once and a while and im definitly not anorexic, i eat like a pig the rest of the time. :)
also when you dont eat for long periods of time it slows your matablism witch may be the reason you cant loose weight.when this happens i reccomend you try to eat some small things thruout the day to keep your matablism going!