ED on ED

What happens when a doctor becomes sick? What happens when a doctor develops an eating disorder?  What particular struggles arise when ‘experts’ on the human body are suddenly at its mercy?  In this episode of Ed on Ed, Dr. Ed shares the true stories of two doctors who developed eating disorders.  Our hosts discuss how the demanding environment of medical residency is fertile ground for disordered eating, and how being an ‘expert’ on something can actually lead one to hide or deny their pain because they think they should ‘know better.’

Resources:

“Wounded Healers” by Nick Bradley, GP 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2765828/

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Rewind to the summer of 1990. Dr. Tyson was new to the field of eating disorder treatment, and Kate was one of his first patients. Together, they will teach each other and become lifelong friends. On this episode of Ed on Ed, join Liz and Dr. Ed as they interview Kate,  a patient Dr. Tyson first met 32 years ago. With the perspective of time, they reflect on pivotal moments in Dr. Tyson's career and Kate's recovery. Memorable moments feature a metaphorical hammer and forbidden Pepsi.

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Trustworthy is the word Dr. Tyson uses to describe this episode’s interviewee, Nurse Carley.  The trust between nurse and doctor, and nurse and patient, can make all the difference.  In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz interview Nurse Carley, the phenomenal head nurse at a residential treatment center for eating disorders.  Carley is a deeply caring person who fights with a passion for the health and wellbeing of her patients - don’t let her pink hair fool ya, this nurse is a warrior.  Carley also shares why she pursued a career in treating eating disorders and outlines the unique skills needed to be successful in that field.   

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This week is about the unique ways a patient’s religion can affect their treatment.  We hear part of Zoya’s story - Zoya is a young, Muslim woman whose eating disorder reaches a critical point during the month of Ramadan.  The desire to fast and restrict water intake during the day as a form of religious observance puts pressure on her already compromised health.  And, in a cruel twist of the story, an ER’s blatant discrimination keeps her from receiving the help she needs.  Dr. Ed and Liz discuss best practices for navigating religion and EDs, and how to support patients who face religious discrimination.

Other resources:

One woman’s story:

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-its-like-to-have-an-eating-disorder-during-ramadan

Reference for Health care providers:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5525471/

Free Pamphlet for families+individuals:

Ramadan & Eating Disorders - FREED

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In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the 2017 Netflix film To The Bone, written and directed by Marti Noxon, starring Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves.  They focus in on 4 scenes to inspire their discussion of the treatment of Eating Disorders and their depiction on screen.  A caution to listeners: this episode (and the movie) contain realistic descriptions of eating disorders that may be disturbing - take care of yourself.

Resources:

Interview of Marti Noxon and Lily Collins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCqVTB3cW8&ab_channel=DP%2F30%3ATheOralHistoryOfHollywood

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This episode is our first-ever interview!  Christie Roberts joins Dr. Ed and Liz to share her journey in her own words.  Her story begins…with a smell. A horrible, smoky smell only she can sense.  But just as the smell of smoke is the harbinger of fire, this strange symptom is only the surface of the struggles Christie will face head-on, with admirable determination and grit.  Discovering the cause of the smell sends Christie down a path of unexpected self-discovery.  This is a special one, y’all.  

In this era of COVID, those who are immunocompromised have rightly been ushered to the front of medical and political discussions.  Nourishment is key to immune health, meaning many patients with eating disorders are immunocompromised and therefore at higher risk of disease and death. In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed investigate the story of a woman suffering from a different pandemic illness: HIV.  Which should a doctor address first: malnourishment or the disease that caused the malnourishment?  What additional challenges arise when refeeding someone suffering from a severe illness? 

A mystery will also be solved in this episode: why do malnourished patients often awaken at exactly 2 am in the middle of the night?

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When a child won’t eat, it is an emergency that strikes the heart of every caretaker who hears the story.   In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the story of “Zach,” a child who, almost as suddenly as a switch is flipped, sparks an Eating Disorder.  Within weeks, his health is in dire peril.  A fascinating wrinkle to this tale is the fact that Zach’s mother was also one of Dr. Ed’s patients more than 20 years prior.  We investigate the unique challenges present and approaches needed when treating a younger patient.  In addition, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss bullying and the power of our words to affect those around us. 

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In past episodes, we’ve stressed the importance of Macronutrients for health.  But in this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz outline how Micronutrients can be the difference between life and death for some patients.  We investigate how to best renourish someone after starvation - including how to avoid the sudden death danger of Refeeding Syndrome.  We follow the story of “Diana,” who, if it weren’t for the dogged advocacy of her doctors, her family, and herself, would have succumbed to that Syndrome.  In addition, we discuss the surprising nutritional value of skim milk, the Burgundy famine of 1033, and a popular reality tv show.  Somehow, all of those things relate to this week’s topic, we promise!

“Refeeding Syndrome in Historical Perspective” Article discussed in Episode:https://biomedgrid.com/pdf/AJBSR.MS.ID.001643.pdf

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Today’s story is an epic battle between two formidable opponents - in one corner: a cold, calculating Insurance Company - in the other, a mom who will stop at nothing to help her daughter.  Dr. Ed tells of his involvement in this battle, whose twists and turns end in the court of law.  We discuss how insurance companies have failed patients with eating disorders, and how doctors and families have fought for justice.  This individual battle may be over, but the war continues.  For more information about Mental Health Coverage Parity, you can visit: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Understanding-Health-Insurance/What-is-Mental-Health-Parity

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