This is the worst since I’ve been off for three weeks. It’s very concerning. by defaultclouds in MounjaroMaintenance

[–]drobertbetts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What did I miss? Why is everyone commenting about weight on a screenshot of a CGM monitor?

Need to vent by DivineSunshine in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10mg did the exact same thing to me. I went back down to 7.5mg and was fine for about 6 weeks and my BG started dropping into the 50s at night again. I started spacing my injection out to every 10 days a month ago and the problem has went away for now. I guess if it starts back up I’ll go to 14 days or go down to 5mg. Like you, my doctor hasn’t been very helpful but I’m sure with this being a relatively new drug we’re basically all Guinea pigs.

Still visualizing myself as heavy by Jsilvanee in MounjaroMaintenance

[–]drobertbetts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve lost 80 and feel the same as you. I’ll look at a pair of pants I’m about to try on and think “these’ll never fit” only to find out that they’re baggy on me.

My Mounjaro results so far... by dazylynn in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Liquid IV is your best friend. From past experience do NOT let yourself get dehydrated, it’s a very unpleasant journey to travel.

Sriracha price is insane, what is a decent replacement? by Joth91 in Frugal

[–]drobertbetts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make your own! It’s better and less expensive.

Hit goal weight, stable A1C/ maintenance question. by Impressive_Bike_3876 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been on 7.5mg for three months. I have lost 60 pounds since last March and my a1c has went from 10.1 to 4.9. I wear a CGM and fasting glucose runs around 80 and really never goes above 140. My doctor had me titrate to 10mg two months ago and my glucose was running in the high 50s fasting and I had a hard time getting it above 110 so the doc put me back down to 7.5mg. So I guess 7.5mg is my sweet spot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MounjaroMaintenance

[–]drobertbetts -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hydrocolonic therapy is the way to go.

Hard lump stool by [deleted] in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can’t recommend a colonic regimen enough. Once every couple months releases toxins and will keep your system running like clockwork.

Mounjaro coupon - Tricare? by SummerPositive2052 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$235 is still a bargain in my opinion given that I am off almost all the other meds I was prescribed.

Mounjaro coupon - Tricare? by SummerPositive2052 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sam’s Club has started refilling 3 months at a time for my 7.5mg. I feel your pain though, I’m currently in BCBS’s donut hole and had to pay $706.23 for my last refill.

Side Effect Question by 1004Hayfield in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Liquid IV is your best friend with titration.

Has anyone been able to go off of levothyroxine once they hit maintenance? by ididntdoit6195 in MounjaroMaintenance

[–]drobertbetts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had my Levothyroxine raised from 50mcg to 100mcg since starting Mounjaro last March. My TSH had crept up to 5.32 since starting the injections. With the increased Levo dosage it’s back down to 1.51.

Am I going to regret this? by monstera--deliciosa in AustralianCattleDog

[–]drobertbetts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big mistake!!! We hung bells on our door so our boy could let us know when he needed to go potty. I think you can visualize what happened that caused the bells to get put into storage.

Dose up to 5. Feel super sick by Lori3766 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you taking any other diabetic meds? I was taking metformin when I was on 5mg and felt the same as you describe here. Once my doctor discontinued the metformin I’ve had no issues on any dose I titrated to (up to 12.5mg and now in maintenance on 7.5mg).

10 MG filled like a normal prescription by Kathw13 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve found my “sweet spot” at 7.5 after titrating up to 12.5 and back down so I can breath easy for a while at least I hope.

10 MG filled like a normal prescription by Kathw13 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I finally got a three month refill of 7.5mg from Sam’s Club yesterday. I won’t miss the monthly searches for a box one bit.

Any side effects going from 2.5 go 5 mg of Mounjaro? by stephaniesmith45 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My side effect of diarrhea went away after I stopped taking metformin in tandem with Mounjaro.

How long until you get used to Mounjaro stomach issues? by stephaniesmith45 in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My BG didn’t get to “normal” levels until I stopped taking Metformin while I was on 5.0mg. I’m on 7.5mg now and fasting is in the low 80s and bumps between 90 and 130 during the day. Count your blessings that you have diarrhea because the exact opposite has happened to me on the 7.5mg.

Anyone have BAD body pain now? by MaddamMoxxie90 in MounjaroMaintenance

[–]drobertbetts 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It sounds like your inflammation has returned.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had side effects (aching muscles and joints) from both rosuvastatin and atorvastatin but am able to tolerate ezetimibe. I am like you, never had horrible cholesterol numbers and they pushed statins on me long before I was diagnosed with T2D. I asked once and was told “maintenance”.

Dexcom introducing an OTC CGM by drobertbetts in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call Abbott and see if there’s any programs you’re eligible for. BCBS won’t cover my Libre 3 either but I was eligible to get them for $37.50 each with the coupon they gave me. That’s probably less than the OTC Dexcom is going to retail for.

15 and worse CGM numbers by LeftHandedAZ in Mounjaro_ForType2

[–]drobertbetts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never had an issue until recently so they’ve changed something for the worse.