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Hi: Welcome to TuDiabetes. I received your e-mail below and will reply here.
I've been on Victoza for 3 months. Within 1 day, I had the following gastro issues: lots of stomach gas; lots of burping; and some heartburn. Also, there was a sense of fatigue. By the end of week 1 (on the .6mg dose), these had dissipated. I had a similar experience during week 2 (on the 1.2mg dose). During week 3 (on the 1.8mg dose), these negative reactions were all MUCH more severe, and after consulting it's my endocrinologist, I went back to the 1.2mg dose; these issues have not cropped up since then.
But there were two other problems (one of which I posted about). First, my 'stool schedule' shifted (from being 'regular' once a day to, roughly, every other day) - not such a bi deal - and I had constipation - without getting too graphic, it was quite hard to get things out. This problem has been with successfully way taking a stool softener (Dulcolax). Second, probably because I was favoring one particular spot on my left-lower abdomen, I developed a lump right below the skin - if you Google something like 'lumps injection site', you'll see references on this kind of stuff. I just noticed this and will start using other injection sites. I was unaware that this might be a problem when I started.
My blood sugar control was fine when I started on Victoza (last A1c was something like 5.6), but I was concerned about weight gain. I'm 5'6" and weighed in at 182 on my doctor's scale in late August. I've lost very close to 30 pounds since then.
"A message from Beth_sherry55 to all members of VICTOZA on TuDiabetes - a community of people touched by diabetes!
Hi, my name is Beth and I'm new here. I just finished my first pen of Victoza. The first week was kind of hellish with the worst acid reflux I have ever experienced. Now I am still dealing with other occasional gastro problems (let's just phrase it as I can not be too far away from a restroom.)It has helped my numbers however and I have lost 5 pounds so far. Hope these side effects start to go by the way side."
We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Beth.... This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in,
click on "all groups". You can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the
space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take a look at the group..."Type 2 Diabetics".
---------------------------------- AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
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Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
I've been on Victoza for 3 months. Within 1 day, I had the following gastro issues: lots of stomach gas; lots of burping; and some heartburn. Also, there was a sense of fatigue. By the end of week 1 (on the .6mg dose), these had dissipated. I had a similar experience during week 2 (on the 1.2mg dose). During week 3 (on the 1.8mg dose), these negative reactions were all MUCH more severe, and after consulting it's my endocrinologist, I went back to the 1.2mg dose; these issues have not cropped up since then.
But there were two other problems (one of which I posted about). First, my 'stool schedule' shifted (from being 'regular' once a day to, roughly, every other day) - not such a bi deal - and I had constipation - without getting too graphic, it was quite hard to get things out. This problem has been with successfully way taking a stool softener (Dulcolax). Second, probably because I was favoring one particular spot on my left-lower abdomen, I developed a lump right below the skin - if you Google something like 'lumps injection site', you'll see references on this kind of stuff. I just noticed this and will start using other injection sites. I was unaware that this might be a problem when I started.
My blood sugar control was fine when I started on Victoza (last A1c was something like 5.6), but I was concerned about weight gain. I'm 5'6" and weighed in at 182 on my doctor's scale in late August. I've lost very close to 30 pounds since then.
"A message from Beth_sherry55 to all members of VICTOZA on TuDiabetes - a community of people touched by diabetes!
Hi, my name is Beth and I'm new here. I just finished my first pen of Victoza. The first week was kind of hellish with the worst acid reflux I have ever experienced. Now I am still dealing with other occasional gastro problems (let's just phrase it as I can not be too far away from a restroom.)It has helped my numbers however and I have lost 5 pounds so far. Hope these side effects start to go by the way side."
Welcome home Beth....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in,
click on "all groups". You can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the
space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Take a look at the group..."Type 2 Diabetics".
----------------------------------
AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Take care....and keep in touch!
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