Ok, I’ve got a simple answer for this, but it will likely require a bit of back story. You look new here, so you probably missed the first rendition of this story. I’ll try to make it brief. Here is the shortest version possible.
Three years ago I spent 7 weeks in the ICU in an induced coma. When I woke up, I was being fed through my nose. I couldn’t walk, talk or swallow but I sure was thirsty. The ICU nurse told me I couldn’t have water (because of that not being able to swallow thing) but I was allowed a small cup of ice chips. I eventually charmed the nurses, and they’d bring me the biggest cup of ice they had. Frequently. I spent the next three weeks learning how to walk and talk and swallow, and I always had a giant cup of ice chips to munch on. It was really my favorite part of two months in the hospital. Chik-Fil-A has similar ice, so whenever my family swings through there, I ALWAYS get a large cup of ice. It’s my comfort food.
If you haven’t recently, you may wish to get your blood work, including iron, and blood counts checked.
Craving and chewing ice, known as pagophagia, is often associated with iron deficiency, with or without anemia, although the reason why it causes this behavior is unclear.
Less commonly, other nutritional problems may cause you to crave and chew ice. And in some individuals, pica is a sign of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder.
A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful.
yekoP does it every night. It’s a ritual. Night night pee pee at 10:00 and night night ice cubes when he comes in. He even has his own tiny ice cube tray. We’ve always thought he had OCD. Maybe @PhysAssist is on to something!
When I was younger. I don’t anymore. Not sure how/when/why it changed.
@OnionSoup I can say it’s when I started getting cavities in my molars and gingivitis on my gums
Ok, I’ve got a simple answer for this, but it will likely require a bit of back story. You look new here, so you probably missed the first rendition of this story. I’ll try to make it brief. Here is the shortest version possible.
Three years ago I spent 7 weeks in the ICU in an induced coma. When I woke up, I was being fed through my nose. I couldn’t walk, talk or swallow but I sure was thirsty. The ICU nurse told me I couldn’t have water (because of that not being able to swallow thing) but I was allowed a small cup of ice chips. I eventually charmed the nurses, and they’d bring me the biggest cup of ice they had. Frequently. I spent the next three weeks learning how to walk and talk and swallow, and I always had a giant cup of ice chips to munch on. It was really my favorite part of two months in the hospital. Chik-Fil-A has similar ice, so whenever my family swings through there, I ALWAYS get a large cup of ice. It’s my comfort food.
;Tldr Yes, I eat ice.
If you haven’t recently, you may wish to get your blood work, including iron, and blood counts checked.
Craving and chewing ice, known as pagophagia, is often associated with iron deficiency, with or without anemia, although the reason why it causes this behavior is unclear.
Less commonly, other nutritional problems may cause you to crave and chew ice. And in some individuals, pica is a sign of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder.
A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-pagophagia
yekoP does it every night. It’s a ritual. Night night pee pee at 10:00 and night night ice cubes when he comes in. He even has his own tiny ice cube tray. We’ve always thought he had OCD. Maybe @PhysAssist is on to something!