Question 04 - Eating & drinking General How often do you need to eat and drink? Do you often miss meals or not get enough to drink? Do you refuse or forget to eat and drink? Do you need someone to remind you to eat and drink? Do you have an eating disorder? Does your medication cause side effects that make it difficult to eat and drink? Does eating or drinking cause you anxiety or panic attacks at home or in public? Eating and drinking Do you have smaller meals more frequently or adjust your mealtime patterns? Do you eat with others to avoid this? Do you have to follow a special diet (e.g. soft foods)? Do you have to avoid certain foods (e.g. coeliac)? Do you require foods to be at certain temperatures? Are you able to cut your own food? Who else needs to help you or how much longer does it take you? Are you able to put food in your mouth yourself? Are you able to chew and swallow? Does it take you longer to do this? Relating to EB Does eating or drinking cause you pain? Do you suffer from reflux? Are you at risk for choking and therefore need to be supervised? Do you need more calories for wound healing than an average person (mention your dietician and their advice, if relevant)? Manage Cookie Preferences