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I quit drinking 3 months ago and i have lost 30 pounds. i have been having joint pain and some muscle weakness. is this a normal reaction.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not entirely: Alcohol packs in massive quantities of "empty" calories, which tends to suppress "normal" appetite, so its absence can result in wt loss. The joint/back pains, not so much. Sounds like you should be seen by your dr for thorough once over.

Answered 2/2/2013

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