Bulimia recovery question, please help

[Daveyspears]

I have been in recovery from my bulimia for 14 months now, I was bulimic for quite some time, it started at school from about the age of 15 through to the age of 22. Even though i feel physically fine now, I don't really suffer with many symptoms, I used to get acid reflux alot but that went within a few months. The only real problem I have is my swollen glands. The ones that make you look like a chipmunk, they just won't go away. I won't see my doctor because he doesn't know what to tell me any more. I know that swelling is common in recovery but is this long realy normal? I've seen an ENT who ran some allergy tests, as well as an ultrasound. But it all came back fine. I really really want to put my eating disorder behind me, But I don't think I can until this is sorted. Could this be permanant? I really hope to god it isn't...

[Daveyspears]

I see what you are saying.

It does not make sense to me that they are more swollen now than they were when i was bulimic.

My doctor doesnt listen to me, thats why i don't bother seeing him anymore.

[sunitacart]

Ask your doctor if a treatment of steroid would shrink your swollow glands. Try drinking warm liquids, like warm water. But more importantly, you have come a long way-don't get discourage.
In life, there are things that we cannot change or remove even when we have corrected that wrong act-you have to just accept it. Use it as a reminder that you have gain the self-esteem you once lacked. Use it as a reminder that you are no longer under pressure from your peers to be thin. Use it as a reminder that it is not necessary to be bilimic to be accepted-you are loved for who you are and it has top begin with you! Great Job!

[Rach878]

it's not unless you've done some kind of other damage. The swelling varies from person to person. Ask on the expert forum, she can answer your question better.