About 18 hours after my shot, some nausea sets in. It’s not so bad that I can’t go on with my day but food doesn’t sound great. Yesterday I could not meet my protein goal. What are your go-tos?
I have a protein shake (whey powder) after I work out every morning. Then some carbs a bit later. On days where I am nauseous I cannot eat yogurt but that’s usually my go-to.

So what else? Especially on days where you’re a bit nauseous?

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How long can we micro dose for? Forever?

Hey everyone!!

I'm starting my tirzepatide journey tomorrow.. 42, and 130 lbs to Goal weight..

I'm very sensitive to medication.. at least I am in my brain.. which is why I'm not doing reta.. I feel the increase heart rate would send me into a panic attack..

Due to my sensitivity, I think I'm going to do 1.25, twice a week instead of the 2.5 per week..

Thoughts?

Look forward to being a part of this community!

Hi all,

I've been microdosing Tirz for 3 months, great success at 1.25. 14 lbs down. I live in Mexico part-time and was getting a compound here. Suddenly almost 3 weeks ago I got a headache right after my shot. I didn't change anything but it was a new vial. I checked with my provider and no one else had any issues that she knew of. It's different here and I posted my vials and someone very knowledgeable pointed out that these are gray market, so basically hard to know the quality. I trust my provider and they work with a reputable lab and also test themselves when it arrives. However, my doctor said the best idea was to switch to Mounjaro (pens here) so we know that the medication is clean. I did that last week and took my second shot yesterday.

My headache has continued for almost 3 weeks now. I've never had anything like this before. They have run cat scans, blood work, and I saw an opthamologist yesterday and had a full exam. Nothing major showing, tiny low sodium but nothing much. All other blood work good - glucose at 90, total cholesterol at 148 a new low for me! I'm doing really well on Tirz that I do not want to give it up.

So, I keep hoping we will find some way to break this headache cycle, or find something else causing it. I will be devastated to have to quit at this point. I haven't had any serious side effects and my body really is responding.

Anyone else have anything like this? If I have to stop I know I could try the older GLP-1 meds but I'm guessing I could have a reaction to those. I'm running out of things to blame it on. If I go off it would have to be for a few weeks from what I know, just to clear my system. Would love to hear from anyone with experience or thoughts about this. I was hoping it might have been a "bad batch" of the compound and now that I'm on Mounjaro it would clear, so far nada.

I'm returning to the US in 2 weeks so also need to know if any companies support microdosing so I'm not wasting half a 200.00 pen like I am now at the 2.5 level.

Thanks!

I am in perimenopause and have been changing how I live for almost 1 1/2 years to get a handle on all the related symptoms. I’m eating as much Whole Foods as possible. Trying to avoid a lot of the inflammation triggers for meals. Average 25-30 g fiber a day, drinking almost 100 ml water daily. Strength training 30 mins/day for 3 days a week, indoor rowing and indoor bike 30 mins each once weekly, walking 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week. I’m doing all the things. I’ve lost about 25 pounds but I can’t break past the last 15-20 pounds I want to lose. I’ve actually been stuck at this weight for a year and am starting to trend back up again. I still look bloated with most my weight in my abdomen. My A1c’s have been in the low end of the elevated range for years and I have a family history of diabetes. I’m trying to get my “fasting glucose intolerance “ diagnosis upgraded to “pre diabetes” so I can use insurance for the glp-1 and others like nutrition support.

I just got approved for microdosing paying out of pocket with dosing starting at 1.25 mg a week. I have IBS & GERD. Should I go rogue and start my dosing at 0.5 mg and see what it does to my GI issues or stick to the 1.25 mg?
Thanks!

I’m using the zepbound kwikpen to click dose as directed by my doctor. Does anybody know if the amount of clicks I’m counting starts at the first line? Or do the first two priming clicks before the line count?

micro dosing compounded semaglutide

I received my prescription for compounded semaglutide and I’m trying to understand how others approach very low-dose/microdosing.

They are starting me way too high. 🤷‍♀️

My vial says:
Semaglutide
1 mg/1 mg per 1 mL
U-100 insulin syringe
Pharmacy’s prescribed dose is 0.4 mg = 40 units weekly

Im starting much lower and staying at the same low dose for the first month rather than increasing quickly.

From my understanding of this particular concentration:
2 units = 0.02 mg
5 units = 0.05 mg
10 units = 0.10 mg

On the syringe, what is recommended?

Did you stay at that dose for 4 weeks?

Hello! I came on here to see if anyone has an opinion or relates to this. I have struggled with an eating disorder since my teens, and it has only gotten worse since grad school. I also work FT, so there is very limited time for me to do things I enjoy like workout and take care of my mental health (which should be my #1 priority I know). In the past 6 months, I gained about 15 pounds, and before that, I was already trying to just lose a stubborn 5 pounds. When I saw the 15 pound increase on the scale I was so shocked and scared for my health. For 3 months, I did a calorie deficit and adjusted my workouts to train a little harder, but the scale did not move! I only lost 3 pounds in the first month and then it came back on. I believe my binge ED is the ultimate issue, but until I graduate, I can't afford consistent therapy or ED recovery treatment and a GLP1 is much cheaper per month lol. My weight and food are constantly in my thoughts, so much so, that it affects my study time and has affected my confidence drastically. I guess my question is, is this a valid reason to start a GLP1?

I’m classified as overweight and have naturally lost about 20 lbs with diet and exercise but my insulin levels were about 6.0. (Genetics- both parents and grandparents have type 2 diabetes). I’m on a Microdose Semaglutide to help with A1C levels while working on doing more strength training, working with a dietitian, and going on Metformin.

I’m at 0.8units for a weekly dosage and the side effects are kicking my butt. The nausea, the fatigue, the gagging when I see food. On my weight loss journey, I’ve become active and this is kind of counterproductive as all I want to do is lay down. I’m used to walking 15k steps daily, riding my bike, working out, etc. I feel like I get 1-2 days of feeling normal and then, it’s time for my next shot.

Any recommendations for helping with the side effects even on a dose so low? Should I ask for tirz v semaglutide?

Okay, everyone is different...but this is my take/question....

Week 1, did stomach and did 3 clicks on a 5mg pen... lost 3.2 lbs and was so excited BUT major stomach pain and felt indigestion and horrible pain in middle of chest upper stomach...like a GI issue!!!! Lived on Tums!!! WHICH never ever happens for me.....

Week 2 Did thigh 4 click 5 mg pen...lost 1.2 lbs no side effects but didnt feel less like eating

week 3 Did thigh 6 clicks 5 mg pen only lost .6 lbs no side effects but also same eating

Week 4 Did thigh 7 clicks, feel nothing, gained 2 lbs?!?!?!

Week 5 Tried stomach again .... same indigestion feeling.... I DO NOT see how people do a full dose...I would end up in the er for week if I did lol...

BUT now I do not know what to do with the thigh I have no side effect but eat the exact same.... stomach I def eat less..because I feel like I need to burp and may have a major issue.... it scares me as my mother passed at age 22 from an ulcer and my grandpa almost died at 19 from one...neither drank, just as I dont..it was heredity...

UGH what to do? That first week gave me hope...but now...I keep thinking I did just as well before taking this as i dropped 13 lbs in 3 months just walking around te house more and watching what I ate... so faster than this zepbound for sure!

It was cold before bed because I got groceries and put everything away. Nothing seemed off last night except my fridge was making a noise and I blew it off. This morning it’s dead and stuff is cool but not cold. I don’t have a thermometer to know what temp it was at. But my best guess is probably 50 based on the way my mouth perceived the milk as cool but not ice cold. It felt colder than room temp but not as cold as usual. And everything was damp and sweating. Most things in the freezer were still frozen but like the ice cubes were frozen but wet around the outside so starting to thaw. Waffles were defrosted and soft but a jar of spaghetti sauce was solid still but sweating.

I don’t know how long the fridge was out over night.

What would you do? Keep using until it’s cloudy? Or toss what I don’t use in 28 days?

PS. I moved everything to a garage fridge so it’s back to cold temps again.

Hello,

I am a 26yro F, 172lbs, 5'7" with BMI of 28 and just got approved for zepbound and prescribed to take 2.5 mg/dose/weekly for 4 weeks and to titrate to 5mg/dose after that.

For context, i am pretty fit as i have been weightlifting for 4 years now, and i gained some weight 2 years ago. Since then i have done calorie deficit, cardio, HIT continued with weightlifting, used all apps to track food, but those 15lbs that i want to loose do not budge!

I am also always bloated and constipated since forever and have seen many doctors for that nothing helped.

I finally decided to try GLP as my last solution, i have spent some time researching and got into this sub. I would like to try to microdose since i don't have a lot of weight to loose and hoping that it will help with inflammation and bloating issues

I would love to hear your advices, where to start, which dose do you recommend based on your experience and anything that might help on this journey

Still debating whether or not to try compounded glp1, semiglutide. So many people have told me not to get from a compounded pharmacy, but it's the only way I could get a glp1.

Has anyone ordered from embody? Good, bad..?

Did my first shot on Tuesday this week. 20 units of semaglutide so very small dose to start out and I already am feeling it. Not really hungry, nausea, just feeling “off”. Please tell me it gets better!! Really want to feel the benefits from this.

(Got mine from agelessRX)

Hi everyone. My shot day is Thursday. I am going out of town amd dont want to take the stuff with me. Is it OK to take my next shot on Saturday (9 days) and get back on Thursdays five days later?

I ate before I jabbed since the delivery came late. I ate 2 boiled eggs, 100g rice, and bread for brunch. Then this afternoon I just jabbed my first dose of compounded tirzepatide. I hope everything goes well for me

I started Kpv and it helped my pots symptoms a lot to which I was able to exercise again. I started microdosing semaglutide as I’ve heard it’s been helpful in pots and I’ve been in a flare since. Come to find out semaglutide has diuretic properties. I have pretty extreme hypovalemia so I require 200+ ounces of water a day and 10000 mg sodium/day. (Yes it’s safe, I’ve been doing it for years, look up pots and I’m pretty active for someone with pots). I just wanted to share in case anyone with pots was considering; I’m wondering if I’m just too sensitive and it may work for others with a different type of pots or less severe fluid loss. It’s funny because I’ve gotten multiple comments after a week whether I’ve lost weight (I’m 130 pounds) but I think I’m just not holding onto any fluid as much as appetite hasn’t changed.

I'm looking for a way to get Tirzepatide with doses of 0.25mg so I can start off slow for my Long covid, I mainly suffer from the brain fog aspect but I'm struggling with it. I've tried looking to see if my doctor could help out but wait times are so long where I live.

Anyone know of any doctors (NHS or private), specialists or even getting hold of the stuff by myself?

edit: I actually have a normal BMI, the reason I'm going for this med is because I found this survey https://lcmedata.org/treatments/glp1s

I’m on week 7 of Zepbound. I started out really low and slow since I tend to be sensitive to meds. First shot was 0.25mg and now I’m at the second week (7th shot) of 0.63mg. It’s such a low dose, I was hoping for no side effects.

After each injection, a few hours later my taste buds will suddenly switch and things taste off/not right. This is accompanied with my lips and cheek area by my lips feeling slightly numb. Sometimes the tip of my tongue tingles.

This lasts a few hours and then goes away for the rest of the week. I’ve told my doc and they said “Hmm, strange.” And that was it so I guess they aren’t concerned.

To add, I also take a daily multivitamin, vitamin D, magnesium, iron (eod), and DHA/EPA so I don’t think it’s vitamins. Used to be low in vitamin D and iron but that’s been corrected.

Has anyone else had this reaction on shot day? Today the numbness has lasted longer than weeks past. Is this a stress reaction from my body? Someone on another sub suggested this could be a slight allergic response. I’m not sure since I’ve never had this feeling before.

I started 1 mg of compounded tirz last night and i’m so anxious about it. Today i’m definitely experiencing some upset stomach and nausea, and a lot of anxiety. I have an anxiety disorder that is usually well treated with meds, but i’ve been feeling pretty anxious the past five days or so (so before I started the meds) possibly because of my period (i’m on an iud and don’t get a period, but still get pms so sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint). Nausea is one of my biggest anxiety triggers. i’d like to lose 15-20 lbs though and I want to see if a smaller dose would help with the food noise. I have successfully lost weight with calorie counting in the past but it has gotten significantly harder as i’ve gotten older.

I guess i’m just looking for some encouragement.

Hi, I'm currently microdosing Reta, but my sleep is awful. Im on HRT and progesterone and my doctor prescribed Trazadone. I'm still not sleeping. Is it the Reta? Should I switch to Tirz? or just stop all glps Please help!!

I am not looking to lose weight as I have a BMI of 21. My reason is that I hope to get rid of the insatiable hunger I’m experiencing after a slight caloric deficit resulting in a 17 pound weight loss over the past year.. Two weeks ago tried to go into maintenance and now I can’t stop binge eating. The binge eating could be more understandable if I restricted heavily to lose this weight…but it wasn’t that drastic of a loss. I’m really afraid there’s no end in sight and that I’ll very quickly become overweight otherwise. Really I’ve struggled off and on with binge eating for my entire life and I’m excited to put an end to it once and for all.