Ozempic and similar threads

tobee · 2023-05-04T05:31:28+00:00

I know Ozempic etc is an exciting new thing but it's kind of taking over the weight loss chat board so can it have its own board like weight watchers, calorie counting, slimming world etc. please? Is it just me though?

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HopeMumsnet · 04/05/2023 07:41

Hi there,
It's quite a trend, isn't it? Let's see if others agree with you, as ever if there's a need for something we'll do our best.

XLáBealtaine · 04/05/2023 07:48

I agree @tobee the vast majority of people will not be going down that weight loss route. It needs its own board.

I'm interested in weight loss chat but my goal is to get back in the normal range, ie, under 25 on the BMI chart.

When I see Ozempic in the title, rightly or wrongly I conclude that they've been obese all their life and are trying to prevent obesity from affecting their health.
But I may be wrong. Are people like myself with a bmi of 27 using ozempic? Not celebrities? not wealthy people? Just women with jobs and kids and a messy house finding the money and the inclination to go on Ozempic rather than but back on wine and crisps??

I don't want to take it. Not judging anybody who does, but I think I'd rather to continue to focus on health than take an expensive drug for the rest of my life!! Not for me.

If my weight were high enough to effect my health I would take it but I don't think I'm in that category.

I wouldn't follow ozempic chat on here but I have watched a few youtube clips as you can see the 'journey'.

AutumnCrow · 04/05/2023 07:57

I can see a need for an ‘Ozempic and Similar Medications’ board, yes, as per pp ^^

Its a very expensive medication when used electively / privately, and a lot of the discussion seems to be about how to get hold of it and what people pay. It was ok when it was contained in a couple of threads (a bit like the HRT shortages on the Menopause board) but they do now seem to be proliferating.

I’ll be interested in what others think.

RiverSwimmingBliss · 04/05/2023 07:59

@XLáBealtaine I’ve struggled with my weight all my life and have been quite shocked by the number of women on here who only have a stone or two to lose and are using Ozempic. I think it’s being widely misused sadly 😢

VisionsOfSplendour · 04/05/2023 08:07

I don't specifically follow the weight loss board but even I've noticed the number of these threads in active, is there a need to have so many different ones?

XLáBealtaine · 04/05/2023 08:11

So true, a lot of the discussion is how to get hold of it.

starsky22 · 04/05/2023 08:12

Yes, agree should have separate board. The weight loss board seems to be full of Ozempic threads when I go on there and it's not something I'm interested in.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 04/05/2023 08:15

I agree!

AutumnCrow · 04/05/2023 08:18

RiverSwimmingBliss · 04/05/2023 07:59

@XLáBealtaine I’ve struggled with my weight all my life and have been quite shocked by the number of women on here who only have a stone or two to lose and are using Ozempic. I think it’s being widely misused sadly 😢

I think that is a good reason why they might be best in one place, i.e. on one Board, and then MN can keep an eye on them, as threads on non-NHS-prescribed Ozempic are appearing all over the place as you say.

Danikm151 · 04/05/2023 08:20

Regulation of it will be kicking in soon so there’ll be complaint threads of how they can’t get hold of it.

ChocHotolate · 04/05/2023 08:38

It does concern me that there is so much chat, and even sharing special offer codes, about how to get hold of a prescription only medication.
While I'm sure that most people are using this sensibly under the direction and supervision of an experienced Dr, I do wonder if MNHQ would allow so many threads about how to easily get hold of other medications, eg sleeping tablets?
Maybe I'm just old and grumpy

Xrays · 04/05/2023 08:44

ChocHotolate · 04/05/2023 08:38

It does concern me that there is so much chat, and even sharing special offer codes, about how to get hold of a prescription only medication.
While I'm sure that most people are using this sensibly under the direction and supervision of an experienced Dr, I do wonder if MNHQ would allow so many threads about how to easily get hold of other medications, eg sleeping tablets?
Maybe I'm just old and grumpy

I agree with you. It’s quite dangerous.

lalalalalalaleeee · 04/05/2023 08:49

I agree, as a person who has it prescribed for my diabetes

JimiChoux · 04/05/2023 08:56

I agree too

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 04/05/2023 09:00

ChocHotolate · 04/05/2023 08:38

It does concern me that there is so much chat, and even sharing special offer codes, about how to get hold of a prescription only medication.
While I'm sure that most people are using this sensibly under the direction and supervision of an experienced Dr, I do wonder if MNHQ would allow so many threads about how to easily get hold of other medications, eg sleeping tablets?
Maybe I'm just old and grumpy

Totally agree with this !

mynameiscalypso · 04/05/2023 09:52

I absolutely agree. I think the threads need to be moderated closely too - there’s currently one from someone who admits they’re not overweight, has a history of eating disorders but has managed to get it prescribed (presumably by lying). I think it’s incredibly reckless to have those kind of posts on any board.

AutumnCrow · 04/05/2023 10:00

mynameiscalypso · 04/05/2023 09:52

I absolutely agree. I think the threads need to be moderated closely too - there’s currently one from someone who admits they’re not overweight, has a history of eating disorders but has managed to get it prescribed (presumably by lying). I think it’s incredibly reckless to have those kind of posts on any board.

Yup, I agree that also MNHQ might discuss how to deal with the extreme undereating / 'pro-ana' type threads; perhaps by updating Talk Guidelines and deleting the more egregious ones, a few of which at least (it has been suggested) are the work of troll types coming in from other sites.

Xrays · 04/05/2023 10:16

mynameiscalypso · 04/05/2023 09:52

I absolutely agree. I think the threads need to be moderated closely too - there’s currently one from someone who admits they’re not overweight, has a history of eating disorders but has managed to get it prescribed (presumably by lying). I think it’s incredibly reckless to have those kind of posts on any board.

I have just replied on that one. It’s really worrying.

AutisticLegoLover · 04/05/2023 18:28

It's horrendous. It's extremely worrying how some are choosing to deviate from the correct dosing regime because they don't understand how it works. If anyone doesn't agree with the group think they get accused of bullying like I did earlier.

Xrays · 04/05/2023 20:01

AutisticLegoLover · 04/05/2023 18:28

It's horrendous. It's extremely worrying how some are choosing to deviate from the correct dosing regime because they don't understand how it works. If anyone doesn't agree with the group think they get accused of bullying like I did earlier.

The cynic in me (marketing background here) thinks maybe someone from MyJuniper has come onto Mumsnet to stir up some threads and generate more sales - given that most of those on the thread seem to order from there and seem to sing their praises.

ThisSingleMama · 04/05/2023 20:06

Danikm151 · 04/05/2023 08:20

Regulation of it will be kicking in soon so there’ll be complaint threads of how they can’t get hold of it.

There's a 'black market' for it where it's very very readily available

Original poster

tobee · 04/05/2023 20:15

Whoops I'd forgotten I started this thread!

I'm sure Ozempic etc is an absolute boon to those who need it prescribed and so on but it's totally drowning out the other threads on the chat board which is a shame.

It would be a bit like keeping covid threads on general health in 2020 iyswim.

OP posts:

herewego9 · 04/05/2023 20:18

I'm on saxenda at the moment with a BMI of 28. I don't know what's going on but for the last couple of years I've struggled to control my appetite. The injections (started two weeks ago) have allowed me to massively cut down without feeling hungry. My willpower isn't working at the moment so hope to use this time to 'retrain' my body and hopefully I'll only be in this (0.6ml) for a couple of months to do that.

That was to answer a previous poster who said she assumed everyone on it was obese and struggling, I wanted to give another perspective.

Agree a dedicated board would be good.

Kangarude · 04/05/2023 20:32

AutisticLegoLover · 04/05/2023 18:28

It's horrendous. It's extremely worrying how some are choosing to deviate from the correct dosing regime because they don't understand how it works. If anyone doesn't agree with the group think they get accused of bullying like I did earlier.

Exactly this.

JRHartley72 · 04/05/2023 20:40

RiverSwimmingBliss · 04/05/2023 07:59

@XLáBealtaine I’ve struggled with my weight all my life and have been quite shocked by the number of women on here who only have a stone or two to lose and are using Ozempic. I think it’s being widely misused sadly 😢

I agree. There are women on the WLC boards admitting they have a BMI of 26 and yet are injecting themselves with a drug of which the long-term effects are still unknown. It's shocking how many are wilfully ignoring the dosage advice too. I suspect in a year's time the news will be full of people having serious health problems or who've piled the weight back on and more once they've stopped.

Definitely needs a breakout board of its own.