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To: EternalVigilance
FWIW, some bulimics don't rely strictly on barfing to purge, or don't stick a finger down the throat at all - their favorite means of purging after an episode of gorging, is to abuse laxatives and diuretics.

Laxative abuse can cause life-threatening electrolite imbalance, even if only done occasionally.

Unusual erosion of tooth enamel is a sign of bulimia, but you can be bulimic and have good teeth.
1,957 posted on 10/28/2003 8:20:38 PM PST by SarahW
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To: SarahW
Good point.
1,964 posted on 10/28/2003 8:26:07 PM PST by EternalVigilance
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To: SarahW
FWIW, some bulimics don't rely strictly on barfing to purge, or don't stick a finger down the throat at all - their favorite means of purging after an episode of gorging, is to abuse laxatives and diuretics,

That is true

It would be nice if MS would release all of her medical records so that many of these question could be answered

1,972 posted on 10/28/2003 8:34:17 PM PST by Mo1 (http://www.favewavs.com/wavs/cartoons/spdemocrats.wav)
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