Expert: Joanne - 9/8/2008

Question
Hi

im just wondering if you no what this might be?
When i eat over my limit (400-500cals) a day or when i binge the next day i have pains in my lower back (near kidneys)

thanks

Answer
Marie

I think that you should get this checked out to make sure that it is not your kidneys that are causing the pain.  If its not the kidneys, you need to have the doctor have a look at other possible causes.  This could be an effect of the eating disorder, but it could also be something completely unrelated that just seems to flare-up when you put your body under a bit more pressure than normal.

Be honest about your eating disorder, otherwise you may not receive the care that you need as somethings may not be looked at without that being in your medical history, and really consider any help that you may be offered!

This could be your body's way of telling you to get help and get it now before you end up with possibly fatal complications!

Joanne