Yes but I didn't have to tell.... I have binge eating disorder... (with no purging) started having tummy problems... then I burst my colon. Being ashamed I told no one when the pain got severe. Ended up in the hospital for a couple weeks having a big portion removed. I was told if I hadn't come in when I did I would have a poop bag. Good luck to you. Might be better if you told.

I realize that it is hard for you to be open about your eating disorder, however, you are asking the doc to fly blind by not knowing the facts. Look, given the purging the whole GI track could have issues arising with all the acid that comes up as a result.

As a hypnotist I have had my clients come to see me to stop the purging because of the damage that was already done to their GI tracks. These are young women in their mid to late 20's.

As the person below stated, you could be asking for a whole lot more problems by witholding this information. I don't believe that is what you would like to have happen to you. The doctors are after all professional people there to give you care, without judgment. You can't ask them to be able to help you that without the whole truth, can you?

remember that the doctor won't judge you for it!! they'll handle it in a professional, medical way. they have seen and heard it before. it would be very beneficial to tell! it will be hard but you won't regret it. best of luck and strength to you :)

I'm sorry you are going through this.....
I agree with what has been suggested. Tell your DR. They won't judge you they will treat you. One of my best friends is a DR, she's a pediatrician, and often deals with teenagers with ED. She's never judgemental. In fact, remember, DR's are humans. They struggle with ED's (she did as a girl), alcoholism, drug addiction and all other human conditions. So tell your DR. Get the help you deserve.

Tell your Doctor it only fair to him or her and your self this reminds me that I am suppose to get lab work but am putting it off for the same reason I am embarrased