Post by picksthemusic on Feb 16, 2024 11:44:56 GMT -5
klassygoosey, have you reported this to your provider? Those side effects may or may not be related and you might need to get checked out. Do you have abdominal pain or anything? I'd at least want some labs to make sure your organs are okay. Please contact your provider and talk to them about this.
Post by klassygoosey on Feb 16, 2024 11:51:14 GMT -5
Yeah and I go in again next week. My labs have been great. No pain at all. I've lost about 30 lbs and outside of these 2-3 episodes, no other side effects. Only other hiccup was my gall bladder kicking out this fall (I had issues with it prior to ozempic) and that got removed promptly.
Yeah and I go in again next week. My labs have been great. No pain at all. I've lost about 30 lbs and outside of these 2-3 episodes, no other side effects. Only other hiccup was my gall bladder kicking out this fall (I had issues with it prior to ozempic) and that got removed promptly.
That was my next question was your gallbladder. Are you taking something like cholestipol or another bile binder? I'd ask your provider about it because it can really help if you're having diarrhea issues since having your gallbladder removed.
I saw my doctor earlier this week and had bloodwork done. My A1C is the lowest it has been in like a decade!
Some numbers: Overall cholesterol went from 158 to 143. Triglycerides 93 to 81. LDL 95 to 81. A1C 5.4 to 5.1.
Doctor was really happy with my progress. I'm down around 40lbs. She recommended I do my injections in my stomach for better results (I have mostly done the thigh). And she still sees it as a lifetime medication.
Post by picksthemusic on Feb 16, 2024 15:00:21 GMT -5
pugz, any time I do my injection in my belly, I have way more nausea and acid reflux. I notice that when I do my thigh, I don't have as much nausea and it's still effective. I tried again in my belly two shots ago, and there was a marked difference in how I felt. I think I'll stick with my thighs TYVM (not to you - just me to myself).
pugz , any time I do my injection in my belly, I have way more nausea and acid reflux. I notice that when I do my thigh, I don't have as much nausea and it's still effective. I tried again in my belly two shots ago, and there was a marked difference in how I felt. I think I'll stick with my thighs TYVM (not to you - just me to myself).
I haven't tried the 2.4 in the stomach yet. But with my 1.7 there was no difference and I did break a plateau by switching.
... it was happening well before significant weight loss. I really do think these are life-changing drugs and that goes so far beyond your weight.
It's been a long time since I started the meds (Aug of 2022) so it's a little bit fuzzy, but I also noticed a significant reduction in pain and inflammation almost immediately, before any real weight loss (besides water weight). It truly has been life changing. I've seen an uptick in my breast cancer/aromatase inhibitor support FB group with people taking Mounjaro and having the same experience.
I feel like this is similar to Claritin helping to reduce bone pain but no one seems to really know why.
Insulin resistance effs up so many things. The inflammation and headaches and back pain I had for years are gone and it's amazing. I'm so much more active because I feel better. Since there's no easy pre-emptive measurement for IR, it can be years of being dismissed as bad eating or getting older before you get to prediabetes and then diabetes range on blood glucose.
Post by EvieEthelGarland on Feb 16, 2024 17:07:16 GMT -5
I've been stalled out for about a year. I still have the best A1C of my T1D life but no more weight loss and I could lose about 30 more. I currently weigh what I weighed when I started high school/graduated college/got married so this might be it, but I'd rather not be in the 190s. My doctor wanted me to move to the 2.0mg dose of Ozempic but insurance wasn't covering it last year and now they do! And Mounjaro! She's on leave until April and her colleague won't switch me to Mounjaro sight unseen but is happy to refill the 2.0 Rx she has already written once my labs are reviewed. Hopefully I can get those done tomorrow. My pharmacy has the larger dose in stock.
I’m a type 2 diabetic and tomorrow I’ll take my fourth dose of Mounjaro. My insurance covers it as preventive medication due to my 10.5 A1c.
I saw my doctor yesterday and it was a crummy visit: up 2 pounds and no change to my A1c. I’m doing another month at 5 and then I’ll move up to the 7.5. He thinks I’ll see weight loss and a lower A1c then. I hope so because the side effects are not fun for zero change.
Post by followyourarrow on Feb 19, 2024 14:07:41 GMT -5
idahome, I'm type 2 and just took my 4th dose of Mounjaro, but I'm at 5. I'm seeing good results at 5. I took my dose last night and I feel green today.
No real loss on week 2 of Wegovy, but it was also the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day so a little more eating out than normal plus I got my period and I rarely lose on my cycle. I found my next dose of 0.5 Wegovy with a little less than 2 weeks before it’s needed, so that’s good news. I am feeling more hungry lately, but still trying to stick with it.
I’m a type 2 diabetic and tomorrow I’ll take my fourth dose of Mounjaro. My insurance covers it as preventive medication due to my 10.5 A1c.
I saw my doctor yesterday and it was a crummy visit: up 2 pounds and no change to my A1c. I’m doing another month at 5 and then I’ll move up to the 7.5. He thinks I’ll see weight loss and a lower A1c then. I hope so because the side effects are not fun for zero change.
Sigh, this stuff is just hard.
I’m sorry you’re struggling. I’d push back on your provider as to why he wants you to stay another month at 5mg if you’re not losing weight OR seeing a change in your A1C. I’d be frustrated too
I’m a type 2 diabetic and tomorrow I’ll take my fourth dose of Mounjaro. My insurance covers it as preventive medication due to my 10.5 A1c.
I saw my doctor yesterday and it was a crummy visit: up 2 pounds and no change to my A1c. I’m doing another month at 5 and then I’ll move up to the 7.5. He thinks I’ll see weight loss and a lower A1c then. I hope so because the side effects are not fun for zero change.
Sigh, this stuff is just hard.
I’m sorry you’re struggling. I’d push back on your provider as to why he wants you to stay another month at 5mg if you’re not losing weight OR seeing a change in your A1C. I’d be frustrated too
If I’m reading right she’s only taking her 4th shot and is already on 5mg? Maybe just to give her more time to adjust, protocol is to start on 2.5 for a month.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
I’m sorry you’re struggling. I’d push back on your provider as to why he wants you to stay another month at 5mg if you’re not losing weight OR seeing a change in your A1C. I’d be frustrated too
If I’m reading right she’s only taking her 4th shot and is already on 5mg? Maybe just to give her more time to adjust, protocol is to start on 2.5 for a month.
idahome, I'm type 2 and just took my 4th dose of Mounjaro, but I'm at 5. I'm seeing good results at 5. I took my dose last night and I feel green today.
Sorry about the feeling green but yay for good results.
If I’m reading right she’s only taking her 4th shot and is already on 5mg? Maybe just to give her more time to adjust, protocol is to start on 2.5 for a month.
Yeah it’s not clear at all
About 6 months ago I did a month of 2.5 and did not continue because I noticed no improvement and it was cost prohibitive.
With a new Rx formulary with the new plan year I was pleasantly surprised to find out I could get a script filled at no cost to me. We started at 5 because the 2.5 did nothing for me previously.
I’m doing another month of 5 because I’d already picked it up before my doctor said he wanted to move me to 7.5. Hopefully the negative side effects lessen this month and I’ll be ready for the 7.5 dose in 4 weeks.
The good news is that the food noise is significantly less. I didn’t think medication could do away with that and I’m pleasantly surprised that it can.
About 6 months ago I did a month of 2.5 and did not continue because I noticed no improvement and it was cost prohibitive.
With a new Rx formulary with the new plan year I was pleasantly surprised to find out I could get a script filled at no cost to me. We started at 5 because the 2.5 did nothing for me previously.
I’m doing another month of 5 because I’d already picked it up before my doctor said he wanted to move me to 7.5. Hopefully the negative side effects lessen this month and I’ll be ready for the 7.5 dose in 4 weeks.
The good news is that the food noise is significantly less. I didn’t think medication could do away with that and I’m pleasantly surprised that it can.
I don't think it's bad to stay on 5 for another month considering you started at 5. Also don't be disheartened about the A1C, it's not even been a month.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
I’m a type 2 diabetic and tomorrow I’ll take my fourth dose of Mounjaro. My insurance covers it as preventive medication due to my 10.5 A1c.
I saw my doctor yesterday and it was a crummy visit: up 2 pounds and no change to my A1c. I’m doing another month at 5 and then I’ll move up to the 7.5. He thinks I’ll see weight loss and a lower A1c then. I hope so because the side effects are not fun for zero change.
Sigh, this stuff is just hard.
I’m sorry you’re struggling. I’d push back on your provider as to why he wants you to stay another month at 5mg if you’re not losing weight OR seeing a change in your A1C. I’d be frustrated too
No comment about the weight loss, but A1C changes can take a minimum of 3 months since that’s how long it takes red blood cells to turn over. In general wouldn’t up meds after 1 month, so I really think OP is ok to follow their doctor’s advice as I don’t think they’re advising anything dangerous. I certainly think people should advocate for their health and needs but at the same time it has to be reasonable.
I’m sorry you’re struggling. I’d push back on your provider as to why he wants you to stay another month at 5mg if you’re not losing weight OR seeing a change in your A1C. I’d be frustrated too
No comment about the weight loss, but A1C changes can take a minimum of 3 months since that’s how long it takes red blood cells to turn over. In general wouldn’t up meds after 1 month, so I really think OP is ok to follow their doctor’s advice as I don’t think they’re advising anything dangerous. I certainly think people should advocate for their health and needs but at the same time it has to be reasonable.
Correct. I erroneously assumed she had done 1 month at 2.5 and then a second at 5. And if she's had no weight changes I would be discouraged and pushing back on my provider as she's not likely to have any more change at another month at 5. Titration should be done to aim for 1# loss per week and if that's not happening she's wasting her money on a dose that is ineffective for her.
No comment about the weight loss, but A1C changes can take a minimum of 3 months since that’s how long it takes red blood cells to turn over. In general wouldn’t up meds after 1 month, so I really think OP is ok to follow their doctor’s advice as I don’t think they’re advising anything dangerous. I certainly think people should advocate for their health and needs but at the same time it has to be reasonable.
Correct. I erroneously assumed she had done 1 month at 2.5 and then a second at 5. And if she's had no weight changes I would be discouraged and pushing back on my provider as she's not likely to have any more change at another month at 5. Titration should be done to aim for 1# loss per week and if that's not happening she's wasting her money on a dose that is ineffective for her.
But the person quoted has type 2 diabetes so I don’t think it’s wasting money as it’s not clear if the med isn’t working for glycemic control since it hasn’t been 3 months yet to recheck an A1C. Sure weight loss quickly is something people want but the medication is a treatment for diabetes and should be titrated appropriately for diabetes, which it seems like their doctor is doing and isn’t treating them inappropriately for their diabetes.
Correct. I erroneously assumed she had done 1 month at 2.5 and then a second at 5. And if she's had no weight changes I would be discouraged and pushing back on my provider as she's not likely to have any more change at another month at 5. Titration should be done to aim for 1# loss per week and if that's not happening she's wasting her money on a dose that is ineffective for her.
But the person quoted has type 2 diabetes so I don’t think it’s wasting money as it’s not clear if the med isn’t working for glycemic control since it hasn’t been 3 months yet to recheck an A1C. Sure weight loss quickly is something people want but the medication is a treatment for diabetes and should be titrated appropriately for diabetes, which it seems like their doctor is doing and isn’t treating them inappropriately for their diabetes.
Absolutely. and also, quick weight loss is not the goal, despite what people want. But how frustrating is it to be told "Yeah you'll probably have great results at the next dose, but I'm going to keep you at this dose for a month". Why the gatekeeping? There is no EBP to keep her at that dose but a ton of evidence to support her moving to the next dose.
I lost 4lbs my first week of Mounjaro then the 2nd week I had Covid so I delayed my shot a week. This past week I've been hungry and not had much suppression like I did the first week. I'll have to see what this third shot brings!
I have a normal BMI and no health reasons to be eligible to take these meds, but my god the idea of getting rid of the food noise sounds so nice.
I fe this so much. I literally think about food almost all day. Sometimes even while falling asleep. I would kill to make it go away.
I know y’all mean well, but maybe not the thread to talk about not needing to lose weight, or associated health issues that come with weight for some of us.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
I fe this so much. I literally think about food almost all day. Sometimes even while falling asleep. I would kill to make it go away.
I know y’all mean well, but maybe not the thread to talk about not needing to lose weight, or associated health issues that come with weight for some of us.
I fe this so much. I literally think about food almost all day. Sometimes even while falling asleep. I would kill to make it go away.
I know y’all mean well, but maybe not the thread to talk about not needing to lose weight, or associated health issues that come with weight for some of us.
Agreed. It’s hard to hear when people who are not struggling with their weight to try and relate to say they have food noise too. I know I personally struggle with food noise, but it has resulted in very high cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood pressure and being overweight. This is a thread for those who are using medical interventions to lose weight and improve their health, not to vent that they have food noise but no real health consequences.
I know y’all mean well, but maybe not the thread to talk about not needing to lose weight, or associated health issues that come with weight for some of us.
Agreed. It’s hard to hear when people who are not struggling with their weight to try and relate to say they have food noise too. I know I personally struggle with food noise, but it has resulted in very high cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood pressure and being overweight. This is a thread for those who are using medical interventions to lose weight and improve their health, not to vent that they have food noise but no real health consequences.
I know very few people irl who don’t have ‘food noise’. I think most of us do, there are definitely some people who truly eat to live, though!
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus