Baseline and periodic checks should include CRP or hsCRP, ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), complete blood count with differential, disease-specific markers (RF and anti-CCP for RA, ANA for lupus, etc.), and any condition-specific monitoring that their specialist recommends
Gallbladder disease and pancreatitis are rare but can occur with GLP-1s and require immediate medical care
The runner from Celina who shows up the day after a half marathon
Why this matters: Overeating = instant nausea or discomfort Fatty foods take longer to digest worse symptoms What to do: Eat 45 small meals instead of 23 large ones Stop eating before you feel full Avoid fried, oily, and spicy foods (especially early on) Best foods: simple, low-fat, easy-to-digest meals 3
Your PlexusDx medical team can help you distinguish between expected adjustment effects and signs that medication timing or dosing needs revision
It allows for a graded approach by increasing weekly doses in 2mg increments, minimizing the risk of gastrointestinal side effects