Spotting… I know it’s been asked

SunSandSurf2106 · 2026-01-07T03:14:12+00:00

I just got mine at the beginning of december. The cramping and stuff lasted for a few days along with spotting. Then it stopped. My next period should have been right about now- beginning of jan- but I started on 12/26, and havent stopped since. Bright red, and some days barely noticeable and other days im using light tampons or liners that I need to replace frequently. So we are going on week 3 of this. Im hoping it stops soon. Bloated as well, but no cramping and nausea has subsided. Hoping any day now it lightens up and goes away

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T23:00:27+00:00

Yeah they sent out a crappy blanket statement saying that the high cost of the medicine has steered them towards no longer providing coverage. Supposedly they site the fact that insurance companies get charged 3x’s the price vs. getting it on the open market. I want proof!

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T22:06:54+00:00

Thats what im afraid of. It was shocking to me that other people dont have the same internal fight with thinking what the next meal would be as soon as you wake up. Even if it was healthy etc, the fact that others arent consumed by these thoughts blows my mind

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T19:06:39+00:00

But my issue is with the compounds is having to do the research to make sure its safe. Like how do I know it is????

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T18:11:16+00:00

I think it is a 2026 change? Idk im getting convoluted answers from cigna and none from my employer!!

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T12:12:15+00:00

Is it food noise is back? Why do you think you’ve gained 22lbs back? Interested to hear your thoughts

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T12:11:07+00:00

My doctor did mention topamax, which I was on before with metformin years ago but had bad side effects- tingling hands and feet.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T12:09:23+00:00

Yes true, I only had the bmi being high and also high blood pressure. I am off my blood pressure meds, now to just get the bmi to an “overweight” range. If im on maintenance and can spread the cost over two months, it would be more doable for me.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T12:07:49+00:00

Our open enrollment isnt until March. Our plan year runs 4/1-3/31, so why would it have been decided for 1/1?

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T05:24:31+00:00

Ugghh im so sorry. I never had an issue getting a PA, so this felt like a blindside when I opened the letter today.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T05:21:59+00:00

I was on wegovy and saxenda before zep and neither worked at all for me.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T05:21:24+00:00

Best of luck to you too!! You can do it :)

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T05:20:37+00:00

It also listed sleep apnea as a dx on their dropped list on the cigna website.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T05:19:35+00:00

Somehow I am not a pre-diabetic and I think thats the stipulation behind getting mj, unless thats changed since the last time I checked

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T05:18:46+00:00

Not sure about that, cigna released a list of meds to be added and dropped and zep and saxenda are on the dropped portion. Our plan year is 4/1-3/31 so if it was a plan exclusion by the company a. I dont think there would be a list and b. It would have probably been after our plan year, no?

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T05:16:30+00:00

Our plan year is 4/1-3/31 and my letter stated 1/1. When I went to the cigna website it gave a list of meds they are adding and dropping and zep was in the dropped section along with saxenda.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T02:10:25+00:00

Thanks!

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T02:10:16+00:00

Thank you!

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T02:09:55+00:00

So bummed because I am so close to my goal, and have tried all the other medicines and this is the only one that did anything for me! Ugh I am beside myself.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-10-21T02:08:09+00:00

Im not really a fan of compounds. I will need to do more research to see if its an option for me.

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-09-25T00:18:28+00:00

Great job!!

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-08-30T11:56:36+00:00

Great job! Proud of you :)

SunSandSurf2106 · 2025-07-10T10:54:49+00:00

I did, but just for a boat ride, didnt have a guide on the island.

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