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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): My cousin when she was a child would poke holes in the wall and insert her tongue.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): Is she pregnant?
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): Ive never heard of that...it sounds really unpleasant, ask her doctor :T
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 November 2009): its a common thing for someone with pica. It is caused by a mineral deficiency. I have heard of women eating dirt also. Just tell her doctor, it can be treated easily. :)
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (10 November 2009):
 Sounds like Pica: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-pica
http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/pregnancy-food-cravings
I'd say she needs a medical and psychiatric work up.
Time for the doctor's appointment!
Good luck.
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reader, jodaii  +, writes (10 November 2009):
Maybe she has calcuim or mineral deficiency? Some people eat chalk for the same reason, try taking minerals, see if the cravings sease, if not go the doctor :)
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (10 November 2009):
The only things I can think of is that they remind her of something in her past, or that she somehow enjoys the discomfort (or perhaps this is a sign of self harm?). Have you asked her about it? And ahs she spoken to a doctor, eating all that can't be too good for her.
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