Night Elf Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have an appointment with a Licensed Professional Counselor and one of her specialties is eating disorders. I emailed my regular physician and asked about a dietitian and she gave me a referral. I mentioned to my psychiatrist that I had an appointment with a counselor to talk about it. Should I have made an appointment with my regular doctor first? It seems I'm pulling all the strings and I don't know what I'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMV Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 In my experience as a physician, unfortunately it seems that nutritional restoration, medical monitoring, and management of medical complications due to suboptimal nutrition are very overlooked aspects of eating disorder treatment. I would definitely schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I think both are important - the PCP and the therapist - since one will address any physical issues with an eating disorder while the other will address the behavioral issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Okay. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I think the diagnosis needs to come from a medical doctor- either Psych or family doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I don't think LPCs can "diagnose," but they can screen you for concerning behaviors and recommend you followup with a psychiatrist or other medical doctor. The counselor who specializes in eating disorders may be a great place to start. She will know which doctors are good near you if an actual diagnosis is necessary. You are in a different position from someone whose disorder is currently a immediate danger to their health/life, so the bloodwork and whatnot that would be done for anorexia might not be relevant to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 A medical doctor would probably also order a bone scan if they suspected anorexia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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