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My hands and feet are always ice cold and it seems like my hair is getting thinner and thinner. Sometimes my fingernails are even a blue/purple color. Is this related to bulimia?
AnneL
Yes. Your circulation is a bit off. You also could be anemic. You should tell a doctor.
lastvice
Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance too. Definately related to bulimia. Drink some gatorade and seriously, see a doctor. Good luck hun.
deleted_user
I would say yes...I have the same symptoms and many others after 12 years of living with bulimia. AnneL is right, If you havent seen a doctor yet, I think you should. :)
deleted_user
It could be related to the bulimia, but I am in recovery and I still get cold hands, feet,and all over, so sometimes I think that is just the way we are. The hair lose on the other hand is something else, this is probably related to the fact that you probably are not getting the right amount of food. But im no expert, check with you doc.
deleted_user
I think probably yes...i suffered from anorexia pretty bad and that's when thin hair, coldness of EVERYTHING came into the picture...not fun..but it gets better once you take care of yourself again...:)
deleted_user
Yep, it's a common symptom for anorexics and bulimics.
deleted_user
I can't talk for bulimia. I'm anorexic and have all of the above.
deleted_user
Thanks for the replies :)
deleted_user
I believe it is...I had the same thing, but once I started eating healthier it improved tremendously. It is amazing what an ED will do to your hair...yikes!
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