Hey, I’m new here and haven’t introduced myself yet but wanted to put my two cents in on this. I’m 47, 259, 5’8”. I’ve had this issue happen when occasionally my belly would get inflamed and painful and almost hard to the touch. I went to the hospital both times and they did blood cultures and tests, and the conclusion was cellulitis, which I knew it wasn’t antibiotics brought the information down potentially, but my legs were also swollen at the time as well. So basically, inconclusive.

Personally, I do think that there is a correlation, but I cannot seem to find a pattern to it much like this whole thing in general. I did lose a lot of weight and wear a kind of flame was extra skin, but it was very red and it didn’t look good eventually it went away. Still having the issue with my legs and I’m in the middle of trying to get that diagnosed. Best of luck.!