TrialTracker_MD said:My blood pressure normalization is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. TrialTracker_MD articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The My blood pressure aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on My blood pressure hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 283 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 58 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about My blood pressure — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
LipidDoc_ATL — that is really helpful context on My blood pressure. 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 amsterdam_pete's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, My blood pressure 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.