I was curious to try GLP medications for my RA and joint pain, but I have a history of eating disorder, so my doctor didnt think it was appropriate for me. Heidi, 47 years old, diagnosed with RA, mixed connective tissue disease, and lupus My rheumatology team considered adding a GLP medication, but I have dysmotility and malabsorption from autoimmune disease, so it was not a good fit for me. Elaine, 48 years old, living with RA and scleroderma Some people expressed interest in knowing more about GLP-1s for RA
When combined, the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, increases, as both medications can influence serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin might be the bodys feel good chemical, but serotonin syndrome may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors when its mild or high blood pressure, racing heart rate, seizures, and fainting when its more severe
Here are some tips to help manage nausea with this medication: Eat smaller, more frequent meals
Sequence: Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu