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1. nickelnm
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   I have been skinny my entire life. I got made fun of during high school and called all kinds of yucky names.

   I have been skinny my whole life and have no breasts. I have spent hundreds of dollars on whey protein, boob pills, you name it I have tried it.

   I have been to the doctor multiple times and have been tested for Thyroid disease, Celiac disease, absorption problems via a stomache scope. The doctors can't find anything wrong so, they don't take my complaints seriously as being underweight doesn't have any significant health risks (so, they tell me).

   I have recently bought some calorie enhancer things that are made by Nestle and each 1.5oz is 300 calories, I have taken a case (24) and doesn't seem to have helped.

   What should my next step be? I am lucky to have health insurance so, I can get pretty much any tests I need.

   Posted 5 months ago #

2. Clinical Nutritionist
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   Hi Nickelnm.

   It's difficult to be unhappy with your body and worse to feel even doctors are laughing at you. My guess is that you look good but thin. What is important is that there is something that you would like to change. You didn't mentioned your age but I take it you are past high school age.

   There is a chance you have a "fast metabolism" and you basically burn up all the fuel put in, like a furnace. The trick is figuring out what you actually need for Calories and what you are burning. As I mentioned before there is a test that can measure your Resting Metabolic Rate through Indirect Calorimetry and there may be a clinic in your area that performs this.

   You didn't mentioned working out or exercising at all. Activity definitely plays a part in energy balance. Also, I believe the Calorie enhancer you are talking about contains sunflower oil and casein. I would recommend adding walnut oil and whey instead as they are healthier sources of protein and fat. There are lots of ways to add Calories that are healthy. Consider an individualized consultation! http://www.metabolism.com/beth-ellen-diluglio/

   Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RD, CNSD, CCN, LD/N
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   Posted 4 months ago #

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