Niece can't stop loosing weight. Why????? - Page 2

jessa · ‎04-19-2013

She might need to be in a hospital or some atmosphere where her actual intake & activities can be monitored. I hope she finds help before it gets worse OP.

betteb · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/14/2015 Jezzebell said:
She might need to be in a hospital or some atmosphere where her actual intake & activities can be monitored. I hope she finds help before it gets worse OP.

ITA.

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sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

Huge red flags are waving. The word "Critical" comes to mind.

Have you spoken to your sister or brother (parent of your niece)? Have you determined exactly what they've done to date to determine what the issue is? I would be frantic at this point, making arrangements to get my daughter into Mayo ASAP.

What is most important is that a savvy physician take the bull by the horns, hospitalize this young lady and run tests and bring in specialists until they have a diagnosis and can treat.

Waiting is not an option.

God Bless.

elainemasey · ‎03-14-2010

Not hurt by Judge Judy comment... Love her... But I truly do not believe she is lying. She is very upset herself. She is not an athlete so that is not the reason. They went to see a doctor at Brigham and Woman's hospital in Boston. They told her she doesn't eat enough, she eats a lot of fish and veggies not much else, and to see a nutritionist. Nothing wrong with her and she is not getting her period because her body is in "starvation mode". ... Will mention diabetes thought to my sister... That does run in both sides of the family.... Trying to think out of the box.... What about tape worms??? Gross I know but.. Desperate times call for desperate thoughts! Will mention the hospital idea as well. Thanks

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

Diabetes is what also comes to mind. Although a good physician should of tested her for that.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

On 2/14/2015 elainemasey said: Not hurt by Judge Judy comment... Love her... But I truly do not believe she is lying. She is very upset herself. She is not an athlete so that is not the reason. They went to see a doctor at Brigham and Woman's hospital in Boston. They told her she doesn't eat enough, she eats a lot of fish and veggies not much else, and to see a nutritionist. Nothing wrong with her and she is not getting her period because her body is in "starvation mode". ... Will mention diabetes thought to my sister... That does run in both sides of the family.... Trying to think out of the box.... What about tape worms??? Gross I know but.. Desperate times call for desperate thoughts! Will mention the hospital idea as well. Thanks

I think with tape worms you eat a lot.

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

People with eating disorders can be VERY secretive. Even family members are fooled sometimes. This extreme weight loss and no period is extremely serious!!! She should be hospitalized and monitored carefully. It could mean the difference between life and death!!

YorkieonmyPillow · ‎01-13-2013

If she eats a lot of fish and vegetables, why would her body be in starvation mode?

She may be eating that as a cover. I would guess bulimia.

sophiamarie · ‎08-08-2013

If she's in or near Boston, she should have access to some of the best doctors in the country, if not the world - eg: Mass Gen'l, Boston Children's....... She needs to see an Endocrinologist to begin with IMO.... I don't know why someone hasn't found the root of her problem yet...... Why would people on this bulletin board have to give OP ideas???? Surely, this child is being taken to specialists?????

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

She has been to doctors and been tested etc but for some reason you think people on a shopping board who have no idea of her history or any information about her can diagnose her????