Body Aches (systemic)
Users on Reddit report a variety of experiences with body aches and systemic pain while on GLP-1 medications, with some finding it debilitating and others experiencing it as a more manageable side effect. For some, particularly those with pre-existing conditions like fibromyalgia, these pains can be amplified.
Experiences with Body Aches (Systemic):
Another user with fibromyalgia shared, "Ozempic made my body hurt in a very bad way. "[4]
One individual noted, "I get bad body pain for a day or so... I feel like I have the flu for about a day. "[5]
A user on Mounjaro for over a year mentioned, "I lost 30 pounds but was miserable with insomnia, feeling cold and it definitely made my joints hurt worse. "[6]
Someone else commented, "I swear my fibro pain (dull and achy) was worse on those meds, especially Ozempic. "[7]
A user described, "Pain in muscles, like after a hard work out but no reason for it. "[8, 9]
Another user on dysautonomia forum mentioned, "No, in fact it made my joints hurt more at first! "[10] when asked if GLP-1 helped with inflammation.
One user who started GLP-1 experienced weakness and sore muscles: "I am feeling weak with sore muscles, nauseated with a bit of lightheadedness, dry mouth even after drinking so much water. "[11]
A user asked for advice on "How to tolerate the awful muscle aches. Legs and arms. "[13]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Electrolytes: One user mentioned keeping up with electrolytes when discussing body aches and chills, though it was in the context of also having heart issues and nausea. [14]
Magnesium Malate and CoQ10: For fibro fatigue, which can accompany body aches, one user recommended "magnesium malate and CoQ10. They seem to give me more energy. "[7]
Heated Blanket and Tylenol: For chills that can accompany body aches, the same user suggested, "I used a heated blanket and sometimes took a Tylenol. "[7]
Vibration Plate: In response to a question about managing muscle aches in legs and arms, a user suggested, "The vibration plate exercise machine thing has been great for this. I don't know how it works for actual fitness but it does help with muscle aches. "[15]
It's important to note that some users did not experience worsened body aches or even found some relief, though this was less common in the provided data for those specifically discussing increased pain. One user stated, "I honestly think the Ozempic has helped with my fibro pain.
Experiences with Body Aches (Systemic):
- Some users with fibromyalgia report that GLP-1 medications significantly worsen their existing body pain.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
- Lowering Dosage: Some users found relief by reducing their medication dose.
It's important to note that some users did not experience worsened body aches or even found some relief, though this was less common in the provided data for those specifically discussing increased pain. One user stated, "I honestly think the Ozempic has helped with my fibro pain.