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I feel full but i know i need to eat. when i do i throw up. i've only had 400 calories the past 3 days. i took a laxative just in case but didn't help?
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Eating disorder?: Are you dealing with an eating disorder? Why are you taking laxatives when you're not eating? Please talk with your physician about this -- the one who's apparently prescribing Celexa (citalopram) and levothyroxine. S/he would want to know what's happening with you.
Answered 4/16/2016
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