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GLP1 and no weight loss
I’ve been on Zepbound for 6 weeks and I’m seeing no results. Thoughts?
Article on Glp1 provided me food for thought
This article has provided me with lots of food for thought.https://open.substack.com/pub/howardluksmd/p/the-glp-1-era-why-these-intestinal?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
GLP1: Anyone experience hair loss/thinning?
I have been on the Wegovy pill since February and have just started to notice some hair loss. I am already on an oral dose...
Do you have AFib controlled w/drugs & taken a GLP1?
I am wondering if any AFib patients like me, who are controlling their AFib with drugs have also taken a GLP1 drug to lose weight?...
Severe Abdominal Pain. IBS? GLP-1?
I’m currently suffering from severe cramping and diarrhea. 5 days, no relief. I’ve had a scope, colonoscopy and CT. Nothing of note so they’ve defaulted...
Getting coverage for GLP-1 agonist medication
Fatty LiverAsthmaSleep apneaObeseDeceased parent diabetes3 current siblings with diabetesWhy is insurance only covering 12 injections of wegovy? I hate insurance companies. Do I need doctors...
Anyone taking a GLP 1 w/ prednisone (10mg or less) & beta blocker
Currently I am taking a brand name GLP1 and have had painfully slow if any weight loss. I have a BMI of 31 and for...
Switching from one GLP-1 RA to another?
I started on zepbound (tirzepatide) in a quest to reduce the pain of my knee arthritis -- buy time before replacing the joint -- which...
GLP-1 and guidance as I cope with serious heart issue
Hello troops, I am about 1 month into taking “the shot” for some weight loss and left side heart failure and just thinking it’s another...
Seen any specific pre-surgery instructions for GLP-1 users?
I am not on GLP-1, but I have to have an EGD this afternoon, and while reading the prep instructions, I noticed a section about...
Anyone else w/pituitary adenoma and adrenal adenoma on a GLP-1?
I have multiple endocrinology issues, hypertension 2ndary to them and have had multiple surgeries for adrenals. I started on compounded trizepitide and then moved to...
Anyone taking Wegovy (semaglutide GLP-1 drug) without a gallbladder?
Week 9 of Wegovy: Have lost 25 lbs...Minimal side effects, cruising until last week, had Gallbladder attack and removal...Q. Any info regarding Wegovy continuation without...
Does bariatric surgery 30 years ago affect the use of a GLP 1?
I had bariatric surgery in 1988. I’d like to consider GLP ones at this time to lose 20 pounds. Will they work the same on...
If you took GLP-1s for weight loss, did it help your Neuropathy?
Wondered if anyone has experience with Neuropathy, with or without T2 Diabetes, was overweight, went on the GLP-1 medications, lost weight and got A1C down,...
Had to reduce blood pressure meds due to GLP-1. Anyone else?
I take Losartan and Carvedilol for my blood pressure and heart function. They have been working well for me. However since I started a GLP-1...
Has anyone used liraglutide to help manage chronic migraine?
Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is being explored for its potential anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects, which may be beneficial in conditions like chronic migraine. I’m...
Will I Still Feel Hungry after Sleeve Procedure for Weight Loss?
My doctor has recommended the sleeve procedure for permanent weightloss. I have always gained weight after stopping glp-1 drugs.A huge concern is that without interventions...
Beginning the Zepbound journey
I’m a 78 year old retired teacher who has struggled with being overweight since my late 30’s. I’ve tried numerous diets over the years but...
Wegovy pill rash side effect; switch to Metformin?
I started the Wegovy pill about three weeks ago. I had no gastro issues at all and lost about 5 lbs. After week two I...
Has anyone been referred to bariatric surgery with pre-diabetes?
I have just read NIH release on bariatric surgery effect on diabetes patients. Might such surgery assist in lowering transition from pre diabetes into diabetes...
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