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I need to stop eating paper please help i have fybermyalgia n i take cymbalta (duloxetine) and now i eat paper?

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Pica: Pica is a condition where people eat things with no nutritional value. The most well known cause of pica is iron deficiency, so having your hemoglobin checked would be wise. Otherwise, it can be considered an eating disorder, which requires psychological assessment.

Answered 5/23/2015

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