Male ED

[Skate2001]

I'm sure I have anorexia. 17, 5ft 7 and barely 104lbs. I eat very little. I'm frail. I get made fun of. Two years ago I was 5ft 5, also 104lbs and presented to ED with terrible testicular pain which was later put down to my briefs actually being too tight for my junk because they were so small . My waist is 23" which is scary small. My parents are always suspicious and three doctors insist my blood work is fine though. I literally cannot eat a proper meal.

[ska8er]

If ur blood work is fine have u asked
any of ur doctors what they think the
cause of ur loss of appetite is? Anorexia
more or less comes in people who binge
eat then force themselves to vomit. Unless
ur starving urself I think u lack nutrition.
A good doctor could put u on a sensible
diet. Anorexia symptoms also r weakness
and feeling dizzy and always tired.

[ItsJustSomeone]

I'm assuming that when you say you believe you have anorexia, you're referring to it as a decreased appetite. Be sure not to confuse anorexia with anorexia nervosa, which would be starving yourself on purpose. With that said, if you feel your loss of appetite is normal, you should definitely seek out more specialized help, regardless of what your doctors say about your bloodwork. After all, you know your body best! Don't just disregard your concerns because of a doctor's opinion here.

If you haven't already, you should talk about these specific concerns with your primary care provider. If you haven't talked to your doctor directly about this concern, they won't be able to diagnose it in the first place and assume you're fine. I'd tell them exactly what you wrote here-- especially about that inability to eat a proper meal! Explain when these symptoms started and the severity.

The causes of anorexia can be quite broad, so you'll likely need more than just bloodwork to figure out what could be wrong. This issue could be related to your digestive system-- so it would be good to get tests done, like x-rays, to study your stomach, esophagus, etc. You could also get a referral to a specialist, such as a gastroenterologist or nutritionist.

I know it can be hard to find answers (I went through issues with my own digestive system at one point!) but just keep going. Find a doctor who will really listen to you and do what's necessary to help you find a solution. Best of luck!

[Skate2001]

Thanks for the advice guys

[Amy_n_Annie]

Ohhh eating disorders - usually when someone says Male ED it means something else <blush>

[Zika]

Ohhh eating disorders - usually when someone says Male ED it means something else <blush>

Forgive me for stating the (apparently not so) obvious, but the sub-forums this is posted in are The Psychiatric Ward > Eating Disorders.

And the 'something else' topic never is 'female ED.' That it said "male" should have been a hint.

[Amy_n_Annie]

Forgive me for stating the (apparently not so) obvious, but the sub-forums this is posted in are The Psychiatric Ward > Eating Disorders.

And the 'something else' topic never is 'female ED.' That it said "male" should have been a hint.

You really need a chill pill

[Zika]

You really need a chill pill

Again, of course you're right...as always.

No sense in trying to have a reasonable conversation with a 13 year old girl...yeah, right.:rolleyes:

[Amy_n_Annie]

Well when you catch up to 13 year old girl level we can try again lol

[Zika]

I already said it...
you're right, as always.

Does that make you feel good?
Now, go to bed.

[Amy_n_Annie]

I already said it...
you're right, as always.

Does that make you feel good?
Now, go to bed.

Sorry I’ll leave you be, I’ve had PM’s warning me about you so I’ll avoid from here on out

Peace

[Zika]

Sorry I’ll leave you be, I’ve had PM’s warning me about you so I’ll avoid from here on out

Peace

That's the first intelligent thing you've posted.
Keep on cliquin on.:metal: