Dr.SportsMedIN said:How is this not covered but my is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. Dr.SportsMedIN articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The How is this not covered aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on How is this not covered hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 291 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 66 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
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MASHdoc_SA — that is really helpful context on How is this not covered. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
To answer WendyG_ATL's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, How is this not covered but my is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The How is this not info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.