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Having lots of back pain by my kidney and now spreading .
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 8 2:43pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
@my44 thank you for the information on Ozempic. A Mayo endocrinologist recommended it for me, but my local endocrinologist chose a different medication. That is what I ended up going with plus my insurance wouldn’t cover Ozempic at the time. So I never delved into the side effects like I would have had I seriously been considering starting it. My local endocrinologist did not rule it out entirely but said that we could consider it at some future point if I was interested. I have lots of history with this doc and also trust her completely. I also do have a history of gastroparesis so perhaps she was trying to help me avoid further complication from that? I’m glad that Ozempic has helped some people control their blood sugar and some people lose weight that need to. But at present it is apparently not the medication for me.
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Hi, @cehunt57. I agree with you. Ozempic may be good and work for some people, but not all. A lot of endos agree that the serious side effects are less common than the nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation. Many people have taken Ozempic and have done very well for years without developing any serious side effects. Endo and patient would need to weigh the risks of possible serious side effects against the desired and expected benefits in order to decide if Ozempic is the best option. The decision process would be different for each person, based on individual circumstances and needs. As they say, what's good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander. I'm glad that you're currently doing well on your current medication and that you have a good endo that you trust. That's so important. Stay well!