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So for the past 2-3 months I have been having problems with itching across the abdomen and the baggy skin of both upper arms. No rash, just itching despite anything I have tried. Has anyone else encountered this post sleeve?

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Has anyone else had severe back cramping and cramps in the top of your legs.

I'm new to this site and hope you all might have some answers.

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Sounds as though u are low on potassium..drink Gatorade and fluids.. This may be caused by dehydration.your electrolytes may be out of balance.

However, check with your dr if it persists. Eating bananas also helps with lowpotassium .

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Has anyone else had severe back cramping and cramps in the top of your legs. I'm new to this site and hope you all might have some answers.

There was a thread about lower body aches and pains but I think it was joints. I can't find it now. Anyway, the gist of it is that when we are heavier we walk to compensate for that weight. Just like if you were carrying two 10 pound bags of potatoes. You'd walk differently and that weight puts pressure on specific areas. Well, as you lose weight your gait changes. You'll walk differently. Your spine and joints are changing. That can cause pain and aches. Especially from the lower back and below.

If it's Charlie horse-type us let cramps it's probably a need for potassium and magnesium.

April

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