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"My mum is on them (Diabetes/mobility issues - put on them by Dr). She has lost 3 stone so far. Her appetite has significantly decreased and her portion sizes have dramatically reduced too. Has one meal a day now. Her diabetes is under control and her bloods are now near perfect. She hasn’t reported any side effects. Good luck with it "fantastic! Glad it's working for your mum and long may that continue x  | |||
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"It works in the short term, but once you're off any weightloss injections, your appetite returns and you just put the weight back on. Also there's a risk that because your metabolism has had the extra help, once you're off the injections your metabolism doesn't return back to normal...meaning you end up putting more weight on than you had before. That's not to say don't take it, but just be prepared for the weight to come back. " sounds pretty much like any diet then. I did keto and lost loads but I found it very difficult to keep up with as I got bored with it after a while. | |||
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"Good luck, OP. Hope it all works out! Genuine question, but are these tablets taken for diabetes, which have a side benefit of weightloss, or prescribed for that even if someone doesn't have diabetes?" The criteria aren't just diabetes related. It depends on BMI and other comorbidities or just BMI, if high enough. | |||
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"Good luck, OP. Hope it all works out! Genuine question, but are these tablets taken for diabetes, which have a side benefit of weightloss, or prescribed for that even if someone doesn't have diabetes? The criteria aren't just diabetes related. It depends on BMI and other comorbidities or just BMI, if high enough. " Thank you! I googled and the first link was from Diabetes UK so was curious. Whatever works, I say. | |||
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"Good luck, OP. Hope it all works out! Genuine question, but are these tablets taken for diabetes, which have a side benefit of weightloss, or prescribed for that even if someone doesn't have diabetes?" I have type 2 diabetes and asked about it but I was refused, as I’m young enough and fit enough to get off my arse and exercise. It’s an expensive drug at the moment and they don’t like to give it out Willy nilly. My mum had it because she has diabetes, albeit very well controlled and even better controlled now! But her mobility was shite (for various reasons). She has lost 3 stone and can now walk a bit better and further, which has made a massive improvement to her mental health. She’s also in her mid 70’s. | |||
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"I take levothyroxine so mounjaro no good for me ,to be honest I take enough meds I've previously lost 4 stones with Slimming world so I can do it when I'm in the right mind st Good luck op I hope it works for you 😊" It's not contraindicated in general, to be on levothyroxine. You just have to be aware that the delayed gastric emptying might impact absorption of levothyroxine and have your bloods monitored and follow a careful schedule of when to take the GLP vs levothyroxine. I spent years carefully scheduling my levothyroxine around taking bile acid binders, which completely stop absorption of the thyroxine. It's why I take my thyroxine last thing at night, rather than in the morning. | |||
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"Goes to show how much of a PC nerd I am, I see 'Manjaro' and I immediately think of Linux computing." You weren't the only one!!!! | |||
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"You need to change your eating habits (possibly ramp up exercise too) at the same time. I had no idea 'food noise' was a thing until it wasn't there any more. Being able to walk past the sweets, biscuits and cheese with absolutely no desire to buy it any longer is great. The appetite suppression takes some getting used too. I've steadily lost an average of 2lbs a week over about 3 months. A long way to go but getting there. You're welcome to DM if there's anything specific. I can only say what's happened in my experience though. Good luck x" thank you I certainly will x | |||
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"Yes, I’m on the 5mg at present, and am down a stone and a bit in 6 weeks. It’s right about eating habits, and I’m one decent size meal a day always between 6 and 8pm. Side effects were some stomach ache but nothing drastic. The way I look at it, is I’ve spent hundreds of pounds on diets over the years, with no success. Hopefully I’ve made sufficient lifestyle changes to keep going and keep it off." well done, keep up the good work | |||
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"My friend has been on Ozempic for a year via My Juniper which is also a support network. She says it’s not been easy & the nausea at first was horrific but she’s near where she wants to be now. I am T2 diabetic & have considered it but just can’t afford it at nearly £200 p/m. I won’t ask my GP as I don’t think he would prescribe. I’ve lost 21lbs on my own so far & just need to keep focused. I was successful on SW many years ago but refuse to cook 2 different meals to keep everyone happy. J x J x" well done you, that's fantastic x | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary...." Thanks, genius. Very helpful. | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Thanks, genius. Very helpful. " Glad I could help! 😁 | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Thanks, genius. Very helpful. Glad I could help! 😁" I'm just big boned. I have a gene that leads to exceptionally high bone density and this fact has been validated medically. Facts. | |||
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"I take the munjaro injection and the side effects can cause you major problems with excessive wind and also what they term as “sulphur burps” I’m on 10mg every week, yes I have lost weight but you really do have to get used to some horrendous side effects. I’m not the only one, my mate took them and he had to stop as the side effects got too extreme for him. Not everyone will/does have side effects but this is just my experience. PM if you want to talk more." Did your friend have similar side effects? | |||
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"I take the munjaro injection and the side effects can cause you major problems with excessive wind and also what they term as “sulphur burps” I’m on 10mg every week, yes I have lost weight but you really do have to get used to some horrendous side effects. I’m not the only one, my mate took them and he had to stop as the side effects got too extreme for him. Not everyone will/does have side effects but this is just my experience. PM if you want to talk more. Did your friend have similar side effects? " Yes he did and the doc advised him to come off manjiro. | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary...." Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder" Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️" I used to think the exact same then I got the fucker earlier this year haha | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I used to think the exact same then I got the fucker earlier this year haha " Keto diet can reverse this | |||
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"Its frustrating when others think more exercise or eating better will sort it I put on weight when i had treatment for breast cancer 9 years ago I had to take steroids and could not exercise But now have a very healthy diet and exercise every day but still cant loose weight I do get hungry in the evening so this does sound interesting if it can curb my appetite " Sorry to hear you had cancer, clearly there's cases where general advice doesn't apply but there's lots of people that say they eat healthy when their portions are way out of what they need, they eat a diet heavy in carbs and think doing 10k steps a day is all they need to do, slimming world and the like are a waste of time, there's so much info out there about which diets are effective and easy to stick too, there's bodies of work that show keto and carnivore when done properly are extremely effective for weight loss and overall physical health, along with intermittent fasting, exercise and I personally know people that have used it to manage depression on top. I think injecting yourself with drugs should be the last port of calm, not the first. All the best | |||
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"Its frustrating when others think more exercise or eating better will sort it I put on weight when i had treatment for breast cancer 9 years ago I had to take steroids and could not exercise But now have a very healthy diet and exercise every day but still cant loose weight I do get hungry in the evening so this does sound interesting if it can curb my appetite " I've heard it does suppress your appetite, that was one of the major factors for me wanting to try it, the other was not wanting alcohol. I'm expecting my first delivery over the weekend. | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I used to think the exact same then I got the fucker earlier this year haha Keto diet can reverse this " I did the keto diet a few years ago, it's not recommended long term. | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I used to think the exact same then I got the fucker earlier this year haha Keto diet can reverse this " It’s great to hear your views on this, tell me again about your medical qualifications !! You seem to be an expert in this field, perhaps if you shared your views more public you would be able to sort most medical issues for a lot of people. | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️" I’m on Mounjaro, not bought privately but prescribed by my diabetic consultant. I’m not overweight, I exercise and I’m not just talking 10, 000 steps a day and I eat a balanced diet I’m not looking to lose more weight but what this drug has done for me is greatly reduce my blood sugars which is the reason I was prescribed it. Which means no need for insulin and my meds have been reduced from 10 a day to 6 Not everyone can reverse T2 no matter how hard they work at it | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I used to think the exact same then I got the fucker earlier this year haha Keto diet can reverse this It’s great to hear your views on this, tell me again about your medical qualifications !! You seem to be an expert in this field, perhaps if you shared your views more public you would be able to sort most medical issues for a lot of people. " Why not try it and see if it helps you instead on moaning? Or go read the vast medical studies showing the benefits 🤷🏻♂️ | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️" I was actually referring to the kind of people that frequent gyms that are typically suffering from eating disorders. Excessive amount of control and restriction to what they eat and when they eat, unable to follow normal healthy social lifestyles with regards to food | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I’m on Mounjaro, not bought privately but prescribed by my diabetic consultant. I’m not overweight, I exercise and I’m not just talking 10, 000 steps a day and I eat a balanced diet I’m not looking to lose more weight but what this drug has done for me is greatly reduce my blood sugars which is the reason I was prescribed it. Which means no need for insulin and my meds have been reduced from 10 a day to 6 Not everyone can reverse T2 no matter how hard they work at it " There's even pro bodybuilders that have type 2, too many carbs and sugar have made them insulin resistant of course there's people with genuine medical issues with their pancreas liver or thyroid, hence drugs should be the last resort, but ozempic and the like are just becoming the go to crutch | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I was actually referring to the kind of people that frequent gyms that are typically suffering from eating disorders. Excessive amount of control and restriction to what they eat and when they eat, unable to follow normal healthy social lifestyles with regards to food " Eating disorders are obviously not good, the extremes of dieting at both ends aren't ideal, it's down to the individual to control themselves | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I’m on Mounjaro, not bought privately but prescribed by my diabetic consultant. I’m not overweight, I exercise and I’m not just talking 10, 000 steps a day and I eat a balanced diet I’m not looking to lose more weight but what this drug has done for me is greatly reduce my blood sugars which is the reason I was prescribed it. Which means no need for insulin and my meds have been reduced from 10 a day to 6 Not everyone can reverse T2 no matter how hard they work at it There's even pro bodybuilders that have type 2, too many carbs and sugar have made them insulin resistant of course there's people with genuine medical issues with their pancreas liver or thyroid, hence drugs should be the last resort, but ozempic and the like are just becoming the go to crutch " That’s why to be prescribed them on the NHS for T2 you have to fit the guidelines and criteria, they are not just offered at the drop of a hat I do know people who are purchasing it privately solely for weight loss which should never be for a quick fix as lifestyle needs to change and your mindset but who are we to judge | |||
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"Top tip...stop eating rubbish and exercise.... revolutionary.... Lots of people have eating disorders and it’s a complete shock to them. Many of them aren’t even overweight and they often are in complete denial . You might want to look up the definition of an eating disorder Mounjaro is used to treat type 2 diabetes ..that's self inflicted the top 2 reasons are being overweight and lack of physical exercise. 🤷🏻♂️ I’m on Mounjaro, not bought privately but prescribed by my diabetic consultant. I’m not overweight, I exercise and I’m not just talking 10, 000 steps a day and I eat a balanced diet I’m not looking to lose more weight but what this drug has done for me is greatly reduce my blood sugars which is the reason I was prescribed it. Which means no need for insulin and my meds have been reduced from 10 a day to 6 Not everyone can reverse T2 no matter how hard they work at it There's even pro bodybuilders that have type 2, too many carbs and sugar have made them insulin resistant of course there's people with genuine medical issues with their pancreas liver or thyroid, hence drugs should be the last resort, but ozempic and the like are just becoming the go to crutch That’s why to be prescribed them on the NHS for T2 you have to fit the guidelines and criteria, they are not just offered at the drop of a hat I do know people who are purchasing it privately solely for weight loss which should never be for a quick fix as lifestyle needs to change and your mindset but who are we to judge " As you said...very easy to get hold of privately, I just wonder if everyone considering them has been honest with themselves re diet and exercise or are they sat on the sofa eating a giant plate of pasta with a side salad and saying they're eating healthily..and they can't shift the weight 🤷🏻♂️ | |||
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" Eating disorders are obviously not good, the extremes of dieting at both ends aren't ideal, it's down to the individual to control themselves " Of course, in the same way alcoholics should just not drink, drug addicts should switch to tea, workaholics should take a few days off, problem gamblers should just find a different hobby and people with depression should just cheer up. | |||
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" Eating disorders are obviously not good, the extremes of dieting at both ends aren't ideal, it's down to the individual to control themselves Of course, in the same way alcoholics should just not drink, drug addicts should switch to tea, workaholics should take a few days off, problem gamblers should just find a different hobby and people with depression should just cheer up. " Hey Google ...what is willpower? .... | |||
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"Its frustrating when others think more exercise or eating better will sort it I put on weight when i had treatment for breast cancer 9 years ago I had to take steroids and could not exercise But now have a very healthy diet and exercise every day but still cant loose weight I do get hungry in the evening so this does sound interesting if it can curb my appetite Sorry to hear you had cancer, clearly there's cases where general advice doesn't apply but there's lots of people that say they eat healthy when their portions are way out of what they need, they eat a diet heavy in carbs and think doing 10k steps a day is all they need to do, slimming world and the like are a waste of time, there's so much info out there about which diets are effective and easy to stick too, there's bodies of work that show keto and carnivore when done properly are extremely effective for weight loss and overall physical health, along with intermittent fasting, exercise and I personally know people that have used it to manage depression on top. I think injecting yourself with drugs should be the last port of calm, not the first. All the best " When i can stick to it Keto can help i have found But i am also dealing with my elderly parents who have Alzhimers and dementia and i do find that incredibly stressful Then i loose the will to stick to keto Anyway i keep trying But my aqua aerobics class got cancelled this morning But some house work has been done Now i need to go get some shopping! | |||
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"Google says ... According to most psychological scientists, willpower can be defined as: The ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. The capacity to override an unwanted thought, feeling, or impulse. Amazing! " Simple as that then eh? Some people have more willpower than others surely? So if that's the case, how do you get more? I'm not just talking about weight, take gambling; I don't gamble but it has ruined some people's lives, so why don't they just not do it? | |||
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"Google says ... According to most psychological scientists, willpower can be defined as: The ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. The capacity to override an unwanted thought, feeling, or impulse. Amazing! Simple as that then eh? Some people have more willpower than others surely? So if that's the case, how do you get more? I'm not just talking about weight, take gambling; I don't gamble but it has ruined some people's lives, so why don't they just not do it? " Because they don't want to and say they can't control it ..they can, how does anyone quit smoking? Are there no former alcoholics then? Or no obese people that become "gym fit"...you have to want to change, and stick to it and stop looking for excuses, uncomfortable truths! | |||
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"Google says ... According to most psychological scientists, willpower can be defined as: The ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. The capacity to override an unwanted thought, feeling, or impulse. Amazing! Simple as that then eh? Some people have more willpower than others surely? So if that's the case, how do you get more? I'm not just talking about weight, take gambling; I don't gamble but it has ruined some people's lives, so why don't they just not do it? Because they don't want to and say they can't control it ..they can, how does anyone quit smoking? Are there no former alcoholics then? Or no obese people that become "gym fit"...you have to want to change, and stick to it and stop looking for excuses, uncomfortable truths! " No excuses here. There are plenty of people who struggle with smoking or drinking and are able to give it up eventually. Others never do. Some do with the help of tools like nicotine patches or tapes. Do you sneer at those people too? | |||
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"Google says ... According to most psychological scientists, willpower can be defined as: The ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. The capacity to override an unwanted thought, feeling, or impulse. Amazing! Simple as that then eh? Some people have more willpower than others surely? So if that's the case, how do you get more? I'm not just talking about weight, take gambling; I don't gamble but it has ruined some people's lives, so why don't they just not do it? Because they don't want to and say they can't control it ..they can, how does anyone quit smoking? Are there no former alcoholics then? Or no obese people that become "gym fit"...you have to want to change, and stick to it and stop looking for excuses, uncomfortable truths! No excuses here. There are plenty of people who struggle with smoking or drinking and are able to give it up eventually. Others never do. Some do with the help of tools like nicotine patches or tapes. Do you sneer at those people too?" You're in control of what you put into your own body, how about those people take responsibility for their own actions or is that not what we do anymore? | |||
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"Thanks, I hope it works for me, I've just got to be disciplined x" You look fantastic. Don’t rush in to it. Find out if it’s like most sudden weight losses. You have to exercise or the skin will hang. Like I said you look fantastic so unless you have been told to due to medical reasons. . BE CAREFUL X. | |||
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"Some of the "experts" on here clearly know more than the dietetics and dietician medical professionals who are involved in prescribing, and more than the researchers who investigate these things. I was considering using liraglutide not because I want to use it to lose weight (although I am fat), but because one of the unintended consequences of it in the research has been a cessation of bile acid diarrhoea, which I suffer from. I have pretty severe gallbladder problems but without gallstones (look up acalculous cholecystitis) so it is difficult/impossible to treat. It's likely dysfunction of the sphincter muscle that controls the neck of the gallbladder and also dysfunction of the sphincter of Oddi in the common bile/pancreatic duct. All of this dysfunction is as a result of my disability, which involves autonomic dysregulation and damage to the nerves that control multiple autonomic functions (my urinary bladder is also affected). Keto diet? I can't even swallow soup without difficulty. I haven't eaten meat pretty much at all for over 18 months now because I can't swallow it. I can't eat anything remotely high in fat because it annihilates my gallbladder and bile acid issues yet, how much weight have I lost in that 18 months? Pretty much nothing to speak of. Maybe 5-6 kg? Even three weeks spent in hospital where I ate very little to the point where staff were concerned (and they can see my weight/size) and I lost nothing. Zero. The staff were perplexed because they weighed us every week and they wrote down everything that we ate (and I couldn't leave the ward to eat anything unnoticed and didn't have the desire to eat any all anyway). So. What do the experts say about that? I know that my gastro team are well qualified to comment......" | |||
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"Some of the "experts" on here clearly know more than the dietetics and dietician medical professionals who are involved in prescribing, and more than the researchers who investigate these things. I was considering using liraglutide not because I want to use it to lose weight (although I am fat), but because one of the unintended consequences of it in the research has been a cessation of bile acid diarrhoea, which I suffer from. I have pretty severe gallbladder problems but without gallstones (look up acalculous cholecystitis) so it is difficult/impossible to treat. It's likely dysfunction of the sphincter muscle that controls the neck of the gallbladder and also dysfunction of the sphincter of Oddi in the common bile/pancreatic duct. All of this dysfunction is as a result of my disability, which involves autonomic dysregulation and damage to the nerves that control multiple autonomic functions (my urinary bladder is also affected). Keto diet? I can't even swallow soup without difficulty. I haven't eaten meat pretty much at all for over 18 months now because I can't swallow it. I can't eat anything remotely high in fat because it annihilates my gallbladder and bile acid issues yet, how much weight have I lost in that 18 months? Pretty much nothing to speak of. Maybe 5-6 kg? Even three weeks spent in hospital where I ate very little to the point where staff were concerned (and they can see my weight/size) and I lost nothing. Zero. The staff were perplexed because they weighed us every week and they wrote down everything that we ate (and I couldn't leave the ward to eat anything unnoticed and didn't have the desire to eat any all anyway). So. What do the experts say about that? I know that my gastro team are well qualified to comment......" You're obviously an extreme medical case, most people don't have these issues, using an extreme and genuine medical condition doesn't negate general advice that will work for the other 99% of the population. Hope you get your issues sorted. | |||
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"Google says ... According to most psychological scientists, willpower can be defined as: The ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. The capacity to override an unwanted thought, feeling, or impulse. Amazing! Simple as that then eh? Some people have more willpower than others surely? So if that's the case, how do you get more? I'm not just talking about weight, take gambling; I don't gamble but it has ruined some people's lives, so why don't they just not do it? Because they don't want to and say they can't control it ..they can, how does anyone quit smoking? Are there no former alcoholics then? Or no obese people that become "gym fit"...you have to want to change, and stick to it and stop looking for excuses, uncomfortable truths! No excuses here. There are plenty of people who struggle with smoking or drinking and are able to give it up eventually. Others never do. Some do with the help of tools like nicotine patches or tapes. Do you sneer at those people too? You're in control of what you put into your own body, how about those people take responsibility for their own actions or is that not what we do anymore? " Well, to me, that's exactly what I'm doing. I don't smoke, I don't take drugs, I don't gamble, but I do have a vice and that's that I have a habit of over consuming food and alcohol. I've spent most of my life trying to control it with mixed success. Right now I'm using what I view in the same was as a smoker using a nicotine patch. I'm paying for it privately through a private GP, I'm no burden on anyone else. Again, I think that *is* me taking responsibility. | |||
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" You're obviously an extreme medical case, most people don't have these issues, using an extreme and genuine medical condition doesn't negate general advice that will work for the other 99% of the population. Hope you get your issues sorted. " Far more people have issues with things like bile acid diarrhoea and acalculous cholecystitis than are realised though. For years, I was fobbed off with a diagnosis of IBS. I was sent for psychological interventions and labelled "functionally" unwell. Aka "it's all in your head". That was until I manage to insist on seeing a different gastro team, who sent me for a shitload of highly specialised scans, including a SeHCAT scan, something which is only available in a small number of tertiary referral centres and where the waiting lists for treatment are years long. That scan identified my bile acid dysfunction and lo! My psychological diagnosis of IBS was erased and I started to be taken seriously. Researchers at Imperial and other centres estimate that at least 25% of people who have diarrhoea predominant IBS diagnoses actually have bile acid diarrhoea but the cost of the bile acid binder medication to treat it is so high that doctors are discouraged from trialling it in patients and people are instead left to suffer. People (especially women) are given psychological diagnoses and told that they are causing their own problems when in fact, they are not. It's far more common than is understood and better access to specialist nuclear medicine scans and better training of consultants (and more of them) would make a massive difference. As would proper funding of medication, rather than trying to avoid treating people who have legitimate need. | |||
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"A lot of my problem is that I work 12 hour shifts both days and nights. So my whole eating, sleeping and exercise patterns are all irregular and out of sync. " Does your mounjaro supplier or GP offer support from a dietician? They may be able to make suggestions around meal planning for shifts to support your journey. You may be able to get advice on when best to do the jab, being a shift worker, from the supplier too. | |||
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"A lot of my problem is that I work 12 hour shifts both days and nights. So my whole eating, sleeping and exercise patterns are all irregular and out of sync. " I inject every Monday morning and for me the side effects were never immediate more on day 2 or 3 Planning and prepping meals in advance is also a big help | |||
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"A lot of my problem is that I work 12 hour shifts both days and nights. So my whole eating, sleeping and exercise patterns are all irregular and out of sync. Does your mounjaro supplier or GP offer support from a dietician? They may be able to make suggestions around meal planning for shifts to support your journey. You may be able to get advice on when best to do the jab, being a shift worker, from the supplier too. " unfortunately not. The company sell them and that's it as far as I'm aware x | |||
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"I've thought about taking some form of fat jab. Can you not drink alcohol at all on them? " A friend of mine who did it, she had to stop drinking once she started weight loss medication, she stuck with it and has done well, she lost weight and has now gone teetotal. | |||
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"A lot of my problem is that I work 12 hour shifts both days and nights. So my whole eating, sleeping and exercise patterns are all irregular and out of sync. Does your mounjaro supplier or GP offer support from a dietician? They may be able to make suggestions around meal planning for shifts to support your journey. You may be able to get advice on when best to do the jab, being a shift worker, from the supplier too. unfortunately not. The company sell them and that's it as far as I'm aware x" My Juniper has a support network which is why my friend opted to use them J x | |||
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"Has anyone here used the manjaro injections and how did they get on with side effects and so on. I'm starting this week so wish me luck "Good luck with your weight loss journey. I understand how hard it can be. I've had the problem most of my life. Took my first injection today, so here's hoping to a new me in 2025. | |||
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"Has anyone here used the manjaro injections and how did they get on with side effects and so on. I'm starting this week so wish me luck
Good luck with your weight loss journey. I understand how hard it can be. I've had the problem most of my life.
Took my first injection today, so here's hoping to a new me in 2025. "good luck on your journey, hope it all goes well. | |||
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"Has anyone here used the manjaro injections and how did they get on with side effects and so on. I'm starting this week so wish me luck
Good luck with your weight loss journey. I understand how hard it can be. I've had the problem most of my life.
Took my first injection today, so here's hoping to a new me in 2025. good luck on your journey, hope it all goes well. "Thank you, I'm sure it will. I'll just have to watch what I drink and eat in the future. | |||
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"My pt warns against it. In fact this is what she put into the group chat earlier Hey Team! A wee serious message before the heartfelt new year messages later… with the increase promotion of Ozempic and Monjaro (weight loss injections) I just wanted to address them. I know they seem tempting as a “quick fix” however they have to be taken for life to maintain the weight loss. These injections don’t know the difference between muscle and fat and strip away both muscle and fat from all areas of the body including the face, hands, feet and joints. They heavily reduce appetite and have a MAJOR list of side effects. Please do not be tempted by these posts you are seeing on social media and reach out to me if you are finding them tempting to talk it through. Anything you can buy on the internet from some website that’s “prescribed by a doctor” isn’t worth the hassle and after effects so please be careful. I am also seeing them everywhere so I know they will be popping up for you praying on people in their most vulnerable time 🤦🏼♀️ You know where to find me if yous need to chat." Of course they would. It'll put them out of business! | |||
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"Google says ... According to most psychological scientists, willpower can be defined as: The ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. The capacity to override an unwanted thought, feeling, or impulse. Amazing! Simple as that then eh? Some people have more willpower than others surely? So if that's the case, how do you get more? I'm not just talking about weight, take gambling; I don't gamble but it has ruined some people's lives, so why don't they just not do it? Because they don't want to and say they can't control it ..they can, how does anyone quit smoking? Are there no former alcoholics then? Or no obese people that become "gym fit"...you have to want to change, and stick to it and stop looking for excuses, uncomfortable truths! No excuses here. There are plenty of people who struggle with smoking or drinking and are able to give it up eventually. Others never do. Some do with the help of tools like nicotine patches or tapes. Do you sneer at those people too? You're in control of what you put into your own body, how about those people take responsibility for their own actions or is that not what we do anymore? " Not sure why you're so concerned with everybody else's behaviour. | |||
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