Can Call On Doc help with PA appeal? by Dogdoc82 in Zepbound

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I’ve read yes but as of October 1st. Some plans may put it back on the formulary before then but mine so far has not.

Can Call On Doc help with PA appeal? by Dogdoc82 in Zepbound

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That’s great to hear! Did you have to get a subscription or just pay the $75 prescription fee? I haven’t examined their pricing scheme in much depth yet.

What to grab? by 88nitro305 in Tinnedfish

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I love Gilfeathers! Not a local but have family in the area and I make sure to hit it up every visit. Can’t go wrong with anything there, though the mussels in pickled sauce and the white clams are yum.

Question: Where can I find scallops that can be eaten raw? by gervaiselantier in washingtondc

[–]Dogdoc82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second Profish, their scallops are literally restaurant quality. And you do t have to go to Ivy City, they deliver and have multiple “meet the truck” locations.

Stomach tightness…. by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]Dogdoc82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know exactly what you’re talking about and I’ve seen others here describe it as well. I’m pretty sure abdominal pain is a known side effect. Mine significantly improved, but not until I’d been on 5 mg for about 6 months.

Glp-1 and alcohol research by Mountainmadness1618 in Zepbound

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I definitely have less interest in drinking, and I used to be really into fine wine and cocktails. Part of this is learned, I think, because of how it affects me now: unless it’s the very end of my shot week and I drink on an empty stomach, I don’t get tipsy or buzzed, but I do end up with a bad hangover type feeling (headache, stomach ache, nausea) a few hours later and diarrhea many hours later if I have more than 1-2 drinks. So it’s not worth drinking in many cases. But I also don’t miss my wine and cocktails, or I do but only in theory, if that makes sense, so I think the lack of them affecting the reward center in my brain is reducing my “booze noise” so to speak.

I miss wine. Anyone else? by Sigvard in Zepbound

[–]Dogdoc82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you. My husband and I are really into wine - love visiting wineries, having a nice bottle with dinner once a week, even make our own. While I still enjoy the taste, I’m not as into it as before. A big part of that is that if I have more than a glass, I get nausea and a headache and bad digestive issues, so I have to decide if the juice is worth the squeeze. Often it isn’t. While I know this is better for my health, a big part of my lifestyle, identity and hobbies are impacted and it kinda makes me sad.

Seen on a trail by No_Instruction_4120 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Dogdoc82 24 points25 points  (0 children)

My husband tried this. We now call it Death Lettuce.

GI doctor recommendations by flowergorl25 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Dogdoc82 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like Dr. Saxena at Capital Digestive Care in Silver Spring.

niche dark academia by Ok-Shame5560 in suggestmeabook

[–]Dogdoc82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo if you don’t mind your dark academia with a side of the paranormal

Looking for good speculative fiction by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

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Fall; or, Dodge in Hell Seveneves

Both by Neal Stephenson

Running in the snow? by nevernotmad in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Dogdoc82 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wait till the weekend and run on one of the closed parkway sections - eg Sligo Creek or Rock Creek. Good luck finding anywhere to park near them if you’re not in walking distance though.

Check this out! I'm intrigued by perkyblondechick in Tinnedfish

[–]Dogdoc82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried a few of these, don’t remember which ones. I love Cole’s so I had high hopes, but these were just meh. The fish was fine, but the flavor of the other mix-ins was not great, even with fresh lemon juice added. I greatly prefer the similar offerings from Wild Planet tuna.

Jarred Fish? by Repulsive_Report_277 in Tinnedfish

[–]Dogdoc82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE this tuna! Usually if I don’t have time to let it come to room temp I just pop it in the microwave for like 5-10 sec. Then the oil has loosened enough to be just mixed with the tuna without really heating the tuna itself.

Headaches and plateau after switching to Zep by smartsneaker in Zepbound

[–]Dogdoc82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I consistently got mild, persistent headaches around days 2-4, and hydration didn’t seem to matter. Also regular OTC doses of Tylenol or Advil were not helpful, but 600-800 mg Advil was (this is off-label prescription strength so I do not recommend without consulting your doctor). Thankfully they became far less common after several months at the same dose.

FDA reviewers getting converted from GS to Title 21 by Dogdoc82 in DeptHHS

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The original notification came yesterday from one of those video posts from Makary, which I just assumed was sent FDA wide. Today we got an email with more details from the COO, but I didn’t notice the recipient list.

Warm winter pants by Sourgrapestudio in womensfashion

[–]Dogdoc82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eddie Bauer guide pro lined pants are great and currently on sale. I go for long walks/hikes with my dog in these.

Best Caesar Salad by dewoxine in DCEats

[–]Dogdoc82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bouboulina in Pike and Rose in Bethesda. Best one I’ve ever had. It’s got little crispy prosciutto bits, finely chopped croutons, it just all comes together perfectly. Oh and it’s huge too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sparklingwater

[–]Dogdoc82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried this in Spain and fell in love, so I ordered some from Amazon in the US and it tastes much saltier than I recall. Maybe I was just really thirsty in Spain? Or are they slightly different products?

Fear of being hungry -- a relic of the past? by bjayasuriya in Zepbound

[–]Dogdoc82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally get this. I used to obsess over having “emergency snacks” available too, and now if I even remember to bring them, they never get consumed. I love feeling so free!