PatientAlder89
archive participant · first seen Feb 1, 2026 · last active 4d
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Autoimmune Something
I would not get too worried yet. A doctor once told me false positives or negatives happen half the time. The 1:80 titer is low. Mine is hi…
Jul 28
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Not noticing a difference on reta
I mean side effects like appetite loss or mild nausea. I probably need to raise the dose to restart loss but already struggle to eat anythi…
Jul 27
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Not noticing a difference on reta
Does it get worse when the dose goes up?
Jul 27
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Confessions of a beginner
Not really. The most I paid was a dollar each and I have found better prices since. I do not know what sterile vials cost because I never u…
Jul 26
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Confessions of a beginner
If you are filtering it does not change much. You just move the solution into the cartridge instead of a new vial. I like pens because they…
Jul 26
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Not noticing a difference on reta
Thanks, I'll try that. Eating is already really difficult and nothing sounds or tastes good.
Jul 26
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Not noticing a difference on reta
I get it. I'm also a slow responder and have tried both, going up to 4 mg of each weekly. One week finally showed 3 lb down, then it came r…
Jul 24
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4mm vs 6mm pen needles
I ice for fifteen to twenty minutes with a reusable pack. I take it off right before the shot, then wipe with alcohol so the skin is clean …
Jul 16
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4mm vs 6mm pen needles
Have you tried icing the area first? I still do it months later because I'm sensitive too. I also wear headphones with calm music, close my…
Jul 16
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4mm vs 6mm pen needles
I like the shortest 32-gauge because I'm sensitive and don't want to feel anything.
Jul 15
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Weight loss is a secondary benefit for me....
Be careful self-dosing. Sometimes T3 is needed or a natural thyroid product works better with fewer sides. I haven't tried iodine yet but p…
Jul 13
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Weight loss is a secondary benefit for me....
Make sure they include free and reverse T3 plus the two antibody tests. Mine came back in range until I specifically asked and then it turn…
Jul 11
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Weight loss is a secondary benefit for me....
Sounds like you're improving overall even if the goal weight isn't there yet. You mentioned thyroid, have you run a full panel including an…
Jul 11
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Storage ideas for full peptide kits rather than loose vials
I agree those cartridge holders in the right picture are useful. They also work well while drawing up doses.
Jun 26
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Show Off Your Stash
Could be the photo angle playing tricks or the lids coming in assorted measurements from the source. The holder on the right side going fro…
Jun 26
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Show Off Your Stash
Those lids have lovely shades! 😊 Do they all hold three milliliters, or are a few five? The containers on the right seem a bit bigger, tho…
Jun 26
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Which is the best GLP-1 for reducing systemic inflammation?
Based only on personal experience, pain decreased soon after starting tirzepatide. Switching to retatrutide brought the pain back right awa…
Jun 26
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First time pen user - help with recs
Right when I first received it.
Jun 26
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First time pen user - help with recs
I have the same ones and the V4s feel really smooth. We also tried their other model but still like the V4 best so far.
Jun 26
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Hunger on injection day for Tirzepatide
Hope it works out for you.
Jun 25