I developed bulimia right before turning 13. It slowed my growth to an inch per year and I never got my period. I think it stunted my growth because everyone in my family is much taller than I am (my mid parent height is 2 inches taller than I) I am eating healthily now, calcium supplements also. Did I stunt my growth, and if I did, can I catch up?
2006-12-12 04:16:20 · 7 answers · asked by hockypuck23 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, I continued to grow until I was about 18. I think you will catch up, but why not ask the family doctor is you are really concerned.
2006-12-12 04:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,
I don't think it stunted your growth ... I'm bulimic for 13 years now ( developed it when I was 13 ) and I'm very tall.
Don't worry , you will grow some more because girls don't stop growing until they are about 18- 19 years old ( boys - about 21 ... )
And good job on eating healthy now !! I know it's a huge thing !
2006-12-15 10:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bulimia is a very harmful habit, and it's good that you have stopped and are eating healthily now. As you are only 15, I would guess that you still have several good growing years ahead of you. Keep eating healthy, exercise, and don't worry about it. If you grow, you'll grow, and if you don't, you are fine the way you are.
2006-12-12 05:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat healthy, exercise, & treat yourself well...there's no need to worry, your bones don't stop growing until you're around 21. You haven't stunted your growth & there's nothing wrong with being short anyway.
Good Luck to you! ;)
2006-12-12 04:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by Ivyvine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U may shoot up in height by time u are 18 yrs old.
Dont worry about it and u will grow taller faster.
2006-12-12 04:19:07 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-27 18:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll probley grow another inch may be two! just stay healthy!!!
The joys of being short!
I went into best buy once! and i couldn't see the top radio on the wall funny how the guys just run over to me and let me use them as a step ladder to look... one held my hand to ensure i didn't fall the other got down on all fours and let me use his back!
:)
stay short!
get perks! :)
5'2" :)
2006-12-12 04:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋