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Not sure how to put it, but i'm very thin, i weight myself daily, and i'm the same weight, but somehow my arms and legs are getting thinner/skinnier?

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Dr. Malinda Linn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Seek help: If you feel that your body is changing you should seek care from your provider. You could be losing muscle mass due to a lack of conditioning or proper exercise, causing your arms and legs to look smaller. Any unusual weight loss should certainly be evaulated by your provider.

Answered 7/4/2013

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