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Posted by Racer on December 1, 2004, at 16:36:14
Of course, AN isn't my only risk factor, but I'm pretty sure it's a big part of this. Ugh. I've lost more than an inch in height.
Obviously, I went in today for tests related to the AN, and that's when I discovered this.
I'm trying to look on the bright side, of course. Because other Noa and Shar would gang up on me. "Now I'll be able to slow dance in heels with shorter men than I could in high school!"
Somehow, though, that's a real stretch...
Guess if any younger ANs visit here, they might see that as a good enough reason to get help sooner... (And please tell me my purpose in life is not simply to serve as an object lesson!)
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 1, 2004, at 20:10:34
In reply to I've gotten shorter!, posted by Racer on December 1, 2004, at 16:36:14
are you serious about being shorter?
if so, why would you get shorter?
I know we do lose height as we age.
the spaces between the vertebras compress.
but I think you are younger than me...I'm 56.
If this is a joke, I'm sorry I got all serious about it.
Jai
Posted by Poet on December 2, 2004, at 1:59:27
In reply to I've gotten shorter!, posted by Racer on December 1, 2004, at 16:36:14
Hi Racer,
I know that bones can break easily due to not having enough calcium. Perhaps it can also cause shrinking: hunched down shoulders, rounded back? That's just a question I am throwing out to see if someone knows the real answer.
(And please tell me my purpose in life is not simply to serve as an object lesson!) I can't say for sure, a psychic told me that my lesson is self love and self worth. So far both are so far out of reach, if I start shrinking I'll need a fire ladder to reach them.
Poet
Posted by Racer on December 2, 2004, at 12:29:36
In reply to Re: I've gotten shorter!, posted by Jai Narayan on December 1, 2004, at 20:10:34
Oh yes, I am serious. Why would I lose height? One of the big risk factors for bone loss is Anorexia Nervosa. In fact, bone loss, osteopenia, and osteoporosis are amongst the most serious long term medical effects of AN. That's why the gynecologist ordered the bone mineral density scan for me in the first place.
Now, after years of riding horses, with all the wear and tear that causes to the body -- especially knees, hips, and spine -- it's not likely that it's only the AN that's done this. But whatever combination was involved, I've gotten more than an inch shorter.
Posted by yoshimi on December 7, 2004, at 1:00:09
In reply to Re: I've gotten shorter! » Jai Narayan, posted by Racer on December 2, 2004, at 12:29:36
Its me yoshimi, i kinda had thought that riding
horses made me a little shorter too. I am
short already, and used to love it cuz i could
catchride small ponies, but man now i wish i
were taller. my mom has shrunk some, i think
it just happens some anyway, cuz she is pretty
healthy, but she wasnt tall to begin with.
(barely 5')
i wish i were taller, or at least could wear
heels without breaking an ankle.
well im rambling i really did want to just say
hi and im sorry that you lost height. and that
you are struggling with AN. I have problems
some like taht but mostly intermittent.we have some stuff in common, eh?
take care
yoshimi
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 12, 2004, at 8:43:45
In reply to Re: I've gotten shorter! » Jai Narayan, posted by Racer on December 2, 2004, at 12:29:36
I got one of those tables that I can hang upside down on to help my body relax and stretch out.
I can't use it when I have an ear infection or I'd be on it every day.
Have you ever tried one of those?
Posted by empty inside on March 4, 2005, at 13:53:16
In reply to Re: I've gotten shorter!, posted by Jai Narayan on December 12, 2004, at 8:43:45
Hey racer,
I can relate
I've suffered from AN for years... diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 17/almost 18(!!!!) if you can believe it. It was full-blown. I'm only 20 and my rating is in the severe range, thus that I should be havingfractures all the time but miraculously am not. I have shrunk 1.5" :(
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