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GLP1 and no weight loss
I’ve been on Zepbound for 6 weeks and I’m seeing no results. Thoughts?
Last active: 2 days ago
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
Support Group: Aging Well
Last active: Nov 24, 2025
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...
Last active: Jun 26 6:38am
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?...
Last active: 5 days ago
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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: May 10 1:47am
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...
Last active: Jan 19 8:37am
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...
Last active: Feb 5 9:04am
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...
Last active: Sep 28, 2025
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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 20 5:09pm
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...
Last active: Jun 10 7:44am
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...
Last active: Sep 17, 2025
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...
Last active: Jun 30 2:26pm
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...
Last active: Aug 21 7:14pm
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,...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Aug 27 1:30pm
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...
Last active: Jul 21 12:57am
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...
Support Group: Headache & Migraine
Last active: Jul 18, 2025
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...
Last active: Aug 23, 2025
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...
Last active: Aug 16 6:37am
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...
Last active: Feb 26 8:07pm
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...
Last active: Feb 29, 2024