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My doctor has been consistently checking my height as I was anorexic and BMI is a big deal in that world. But I’m in recovery and I was measured today and I went from being five foot nine to five food seven, my doctor didn’t know why she measured me multiple times and I have shrunk two inches.. anyone know why this might be happening also a lot of strange things are happening, I’ve been craving salt, my scars are all brown for some reason when they used to be pink and I can’t gain weight although I’m eating upwards of five thousand calories a day

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Eating disorders cause all sorts of physical and emotional problems you can discuss with your doctor and therapist.

I have shrunk two inches.. anyone know why this might be happening also a lot of strange things are happening, I’ve been craving salt, my scars are all brown for some reason when they used to be pink and I can’t gain weight although I’m eating upwards of five thousand calories a day
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What springs to mind is Addison’s disease, when the adrenal glands stop reproducing enough cortisol. It seems that some of the symptoms are weight loss, darkening of the skin in areas and a craving for salt. Maybe mention it to your doctor or do some research, but none of us can diagnose you here. You need to see a specialist.

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Have you considered in patient treatment for the eating disorders? It seems you are still struggling with weight and caloric intake issues. Have appropriate testes been done regarding these symptoms?

 

Are you purging? Is this what you are telling your doctor/parents?:

I can’t gain weight although I’m eating upwards of five thousand calories a day
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Check your posture. If you habitually hunch, you'll reduce your height. Straighten up, shoulders out, belly in as you stand and sit. Make this a habit so you won't appear stooped over. It's better for your spine to have good posture.

 

Ask your doctor if you have weak back muscles and osteoporosis and what you can do about this if you are diagnosed with it.

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My doctor has been consistently checking my height as I was anorexic and BMI is a big deal in that world. But I’m in recovery and I was measured today and I went from being five foot nine to five food seven, my doctor didn’t know why she measured me multiple times and I have shrunk two inches.. anyone know why this might be happening also a lot of strange things are happening, I’ve been craving salt, my scars are all brown for some reason when they used to be pink and I can’t gain weight although I’m eating upwards of five thousand calories a day

 

Samm your doctor would have a much better idea of why you're "shrinking" than any of us would.

 

Also the salt craving, have you told your doctor about this? It suggests you are dehydrated, losing too much water, or not drinking enough, and any good doctor would run tests, including a blood test to determine your electrolyte levels and if they are out of whack, prescribe sodium and potassium supplements and if those didn't help, run more tests to determine why you're losing so much water.

 

Apologies if this offends, but are you abusing laxatives or purging? I mean you are consuming 5000 calories a day but not gaining? And laxatives would certainly explain the salt craving/dehydration.

 

Samm, something is not jiving.

 

Anyway, are you in the U.S.? If so, jeez, the healthcare in this country is just so poor, seek a second opinion if you have to.

 

None of what you describe is normal, and for you to be reaching out to anonymous posters instead of getting the proper diagnosis and care from your doctors is an abomination and furthers my belief that our healthcare system absolutely sucks!

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You shouldn't be losing height at 19 years old. However, after you wake up, you commence to lose height. On average, it's from a half an to an inch daily. If it's over an inch daily, you than have a health issue. You are tallest after waking up. If you were anorexic, you shouldn't be in decline. Your doctor may want to examine you again. Besides that, do research on "height loss daily." There are people that lose up to 2 inches daily. However, that is not normal. Most important advance to take is measuring your height daily, after waking up and before going to bed. Report it to your doctor. Humans commence to lose height at around 40 years of age. Usually about a half an inch per decade. After 60 years of age, it's more.

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My doctor has been consistently checking my height as I was anorexic and BMI is a big deal in that world. But I’m in recovery and I was measured today and I went from being five foot nine to five food seven, my doctor didn’t know why she measured me multiple times and I have shrunk two inches.. anyone know why this might be happening also a lot of strange things are happening, I’ve been craving salt, my scars are all brown for some reason when they used to be pink and I can’t gain weight although I’m eating upwards of five thousand calories a day

If you're lacking in calcium then your spine (and other bones) may be suffering and your disks may be compressing. Has your doctor ordered a bone density test?

 

I find it weird that your doctor wouldn't know why you are shrinking. I was once 5'6" but now I am 5'5" due to the compression in my spine but I'm a whole lot older than you.

 

I've never heard of people losing 1" of height as the day goes on. One may start to slouch more as the day goes on though and that may explain that.

 

On edit: Just noticed thread is old and the Op hasn't returned.

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ThatwasThen: A 19 your kid that has lost 2 inches in Height is a rarity. Sammspiess did not include information about losing 2 inches daily. Just that 2 inches in Height was lost. That's a concern. Anorexia is serious. Eating 5,000 calories a day is not going to be of help. Drink 6 to 10 cups of Green Tea a day is more helpful. You'd think a person that eats up to 5,000 calories a day in food and drink, would gain weight. If Samm is gaining weight, that could be why there is a 2 inch decrease in Height. Weightlifters will tend to lose height as a result of weightlifting. Drinking Green Tea is a possible solution. Eating 5,000 calories a day in food and drink is not a solution. That extra weight will in fact decrease one's Height. I'm Samsname. You have to investigate daily Height Loss. By doing so, you will learn. Since you have lost an inch in Height, i take that to understand, you are over 60 years in age. If you are 5'5" now, you are really about 5'6" in Height. When you were 5'6" you were closer to 5'7" in Height. Some people do lose up to 2 inches in Height daily, especially weightlifters. They regain their normal Height during sleep. Measure your Height after waking up. That's your correct tallest Height. Around 6 to 8 hours later, your Height will decrease a half an inch or more. During sleep, you regain your normal height. It deals with the back. Investigate daily Height Loss. And either your left leg or right leg is longer. Measure your Height after waking up, on each leg. Use a hardback book. Place it firmly against a wall then gently lower it to the top of your head. Draw a mark for each measurement. The leg you are tallest on, is your correct tallest Height. Samm has to keep calorie intake under 2,000 calories a day and try stretch exercises or yoga. All weight gain will decrease one's Height. If Samm's doctor knows about the 5,000 calorie daily diet, he/she would forbid it. If a person has anorexia, they must obey rules. Eat recommended calorie intake. Forbid meat because livestock is fattened up before being slaughtered. It makes you fat. Forbid fastfood and junkfood. Augur's will not do anything to prevent their distribution. Cereal's must be avoided. They are high in carbohydrates and vitamins. Avoid rolled oatmeal. Both old fashioned and quick oats. Steel cut oats are good for you. They take longer to cook yet they are far better. Try tofu products like bacon, cheese, sausage and tofurky and tofu smart dogs. They do have fat yet they are better for you. 5,000 calories a day is awful. It causes weight gain. Thus, the possible reason for the 2 inch Height decrease.

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ThatwasThen: Your are Obstinate! The future will be investigating you for interference or any other possible illegal activity. Remember to keep to the subject. In this case it's about Sammspiess and Height Loss and also anorexia. It's not about Fake News. I'm a Conjuror. I request or instruct some future entity or entities, to investigate. By refusing to cooperate, you allow law enforcement to get involved. Not law enforcement from this time. Their from 1,000 years in the future. This internet has to be policed. The Subject is Height Loss and anorexia. You swerved off course. Those trained in these matters, know right from wrong. Keep to the Subject which is Height Loss and anorexia. This is from Samsname. Stay out of trouble ThatwasThen. We are nothing to the future. They control our destinies.

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ThatwasThen: Your are Obstinate! The future will be investigating you for interference or any other possible illegal activity. Remember to keep to the subject. In this case it's about Sammspiess and Height Loss and also anorexia. It's not about Fake News. I'm a Conjuror. I request or instruct some future entity or entities, to investigate. By refusing to cooperate, you allow law enforcement to get involved. Not law enforcement from this time. Their from 1,000 years in the future. This internet has to be policed. The Subject is Height Loss and anorexia. You swerved off course. Those trained in these matters, know right from wrong. Keep to the Subject which is Height Loss and anorexia. This is from Samsname. Stay out of trouble ThatwasThen. We are nothing to the future. They control our destinies.

 

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ThatwasThen: I noticed i made a writing error. My memory is fading as i get older. It should have been "Your Obstinate." I can only request from the future, when it's necessary. Conjuror's are aware of the afterlife. There's a difference between a Conjuror and a Prophet. As for Sammspiess and following up the post. For some reason Samm isn't interested in what people have to suggest. Much can be learned from what people suggest. That's one of the internet's better features. In fact, an acceleration in progress is going on because of this internet. Sammspiess must stay in touch because some of these posts and replies are probably helpful.

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