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Very interesting thread. I would like to try a GLP-1, but unfortunately Medicare doesn't cover it and I cant afford it.
I also have reservations about any gastrointestinal side effects. I already have issues I believe are from prednisone and Rinvoq. I was already overweight but losing, slowly then diagnosed with PMR and later with GCA. I find it almost impossible to lose now despite low calorie, low carb diet, but at least I'm not gaining.
I've read that GLP1 drugs can also help with inflammation, and wonder at some point would that help to get insurance coverage.
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I have been on Zepbound for 6 months and have lost about 25 pounds. No side effects and I do feel better overall but still have inflammation and pain. I am on Kevzara, which is wonderful. I’d like to wean off but my body tells me when I get near the next dose.
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@emrose my Medicare plan does cover it, for diabetes, the Mounjaro which has an added agonist. It depends on how your doctor writes it. Aetna coverage started with a large co-pay of over 500$ but you reach the max quickly. I’m now on Select Health and my portion is 47$. My husband was put on Zepbound for sleep apnea and his cost 100$. He also heard that come June it goes down to 50$. Try…it really helped my inflammatory markers.