Reminds me of the Olestra potato chips that came with the warning of "anal leakage". Those didn't last long. |
Neurontin/gabapentin, completely debilitated me. But I'm not stupid enough to think that means nobody should take these meds. It's actually a relatively low-risk med, and I would advocate for trying it. Most people won't have a reaction like I did. |
WOW such a cool story! |
I knew you'd like it. |
The vast majority of the people on GLP1s report constipation issues (some due to slower movement of food through the GI system and some due to eating less). So statistically, shitting yourself wouldn't even be on the radar for me. In fact, my IBS is mostly resolved after being on GLP1s (but I realize that's a sample of 1 and not scientific, which is basically the same as Mayim's anecdotal BS). |
Remember those alli diet pills? They did that too. My sister got so sick from them! |
I hear she feels the same way about vaccines, so, I'll pass on her medical views. |
Me: "Here is a medication that has helped millions of people. I hear a D list celebrity says it's dangerous and that people really should be more wary of this stuff. People just don't know how dangerous it is! I need to tell them! It's so reckless to take this medication, according to this anti vax D list celebrity! Stop!" Also me: "how come you guys get so worked up when I post this?" |
Did you just want to make your OP and then close the thread for comments? You can ask Jeff to lock it after your post if you want. Otherwise, people are probably going to respond, even if their responses disagree with you. |
So is the point of posting it to work people up? Or to share information? I welcome sharing information and rational discussion about stuff, but not with people who post solely for the purpose of upsetting people. Because that's just kind of mean. |
When you come out swinging you get what you get. OP posted the article and some poster freaked out. |
I'm not OP but saying "I'm glad she got her story out" and then launching into "OMG you just want to take my drugs away!" is a huge stretch. |
| She's annoying. |
Exhibit A of a weird over reaction. Where is anyone saying that EVERYONE will have a bad reaction? Hers is just one experience. As PPs have pointed out, with every drug there is a range of reactions. Some people will have side efffects. The range of side effects will vary. Why would you be so cruel to someone who had a bad side effect telling their story. It's simply another perspective. Any sane and smart person knows you weigh risks and benefits when you consider a new drug. There is still lots to learn about this particular drug. There is some fascinating work on how it impacts the brain, things like addiction. Don't be such a douche. |
| She has a PhD degree in neuroscience and she's also an excellent writer. You all sound like cry baby fools since you disagree WITH HER ACTUAL LIFE EXPERIENCE. It's like they are only child left posting on this website now. |