Eating Disorder - Laxative abuse *updated*

when.will.it.end · 24-07-2011, 03:05 PM

I took more than the recommended dose of laxatives last night and am in severe pain right now; I've got an pounding headache, I'm shaking and shivering, I freezing cold and can't seem to warm up, I feel really weak, dizzy & disorientated & generally confused and my stomach is extremely painful.

I know this is my fault but is there anything I can't do to ease the pain? Should I be concerned?

when.will.it.end · 24-07-2011, 04:13 PM

And I've just taken some more

Lyddie · 24-07-2011, 04:15 PM

Make sure you're drinking lots, as you'll be losing a lot of water at the moment, and try and rest.

It would probably be a good idea to call NHS Direct, to get some advice. And you might need to go get checked out at your doctors. Hopefully a FA advisor will have actual good advice for you.

ETA: Sorry to hear you've taken more, as this will only exacerbate the issue. For the moment, do not take any more. Can you hide them somewhere?

Bellatrix · 24-07-2011, 04:24 PM

You need to get some rehydration salts in you. They can be bought from supermarkets and are fairly cheap.

when.will.it.end · 24-07-2011, 04:28 PM

OK, in too much pain to go anywhere right now but will try and get some tomorrow. Thanks for the replies. I could hide them but I'd still know where they were...I'll try and not take anymore.

Bellatrix · 24-07-2011, 05:06 PM

I advise you get a friend to pick them up for you. Say you have a bug if you don't wanna say why. Or make your own.

when.will.it.end · 24-07-2011, 05:10 PM

But it's okay to wait until tomorrow?

Bellatrix · 24-07-2011, 05:20 PM

I wouldn't. You need fluids.

when.will.it.end · 24-07-2011, 06:19 PM

Went to the shop, they didn't have any. I'll get some tomorrow x

Gone. · 24-07-2011, 06:29 PM

Drink plenty of water and a glass of Lucozade Sport should be helpful. It's probably not as good as rehydration salts but it'll replenish some lost nutrients and electrolytes. When I have been in your situation I tend to find that I have to lie in bed and the really bad pain (like the one you're describing) lasts for three/four hours whilst the effects continue onto the morning quite badly and the afternoon a little bit.

I suggest you speak to a doctor about this. Laxatives, when abused, aren't good for you.

when.will.it.end · 24-07-2011, 06:36 PM

And I just took more...ARGH.

Thanks for the reply x

Gone. · 24-07-2011, 06:41 PM

Distract yourself? Lyddie suggested hiding the pills, why don't you do that? Or give them to someone so that you can't get to them?

when.will.it.end · 24-07-2011, 06:47 PM

Yeah I'm so agitated and I want this food out of me asap. Sorry. I'll try and distract myself.

Bellatrix · 24-07-2011, 06:50 PM

Make your own ORS: 6 level teaspoons of sugar and 1/2 level teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 litre of clean water.

Gone. · 24-07-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeaCulpa

Make your own ORS: 6 level teaspoons of sugar and 1/2 level teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 litre of clean water.

I shall remember this :)

when.will.it.end · 26-07-2011, 11:45 PM

I've bought some and had one today.

But I'm scared because I've just finished off a large packet (I can't say numbers can I?) in three days.

I'm also suicidal and secretly hoping I die from it which I know is highly unlikely but then again is it?

I don't know what to do. Advice from anyone please.

Gone. · 26-07-2011, 11:51 PM

Have you seen your GP about this yet?

when.will.it.end · 26-07-2011, 11:55 PM

Nope. I've been inpatient so not seen him for a while.

I'm just wondering at what point does this become an emergency? I can't say the number I've taken on here....but it's way too many.

Dreamergirl · 27-07-2011, 12:33 AM

i think you need to see someone asap

when.will.it.end · 27-07-2011, 01:10 AM

I'm scared