
Jun 08, 2010, 06:55 AM
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Member Since: Jun 2007
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Originally Posted by silentlyscreaming
I have recently been diagnosed with pica disorder ...
( Pica is a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for substances largely non-nutritive (e.g. metal (coins, etc), clay, coal, soil, feces, chalk, paper, soap, mucus, ash, gum, etc.)
i am wondering if there is anyone here who shares this dx. not much info on the net and would love to talk with someone who does
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Pica can be associated with anemia. Be sure you get a complete physical. If there is an underlying physical disorder that can be treated your condition will likely go away.
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