Rectal Bleeding
Users in the provided Reddit dataset do not discuss experiences of rectal bleeding while on GLP-1 medication. The shared experiences and discussions primarily focus on other gastrointestinal and systemic side effects.
Side Effects Discussed in the Dataset (Excluding Rectal Bleeding):
Nausea and Vomiting: Nausea is commonly reported, sometimes with vomiting. A user shared, "No vomiting, but it definitely decreases appetite, I’ve dealt with nausea, and constipation. "[3] Another mentioned, "I’m on compound tirzep. My last 2 injections I found myself instantly nauseated while preparing my injections... "[4] Some experienced severe vomiting: "I had to stop with taking Wegovy last month after being admitted into the hospital when I increased my dosage. I was a nonstop agony for days + vomiting. "[5]
Pancreatitis: Some severe cases of pancreatitis are reported. One user mentioned, "Pancreatitis requiring ICU. Recovered fine, this was trulicity. "[6] Another reported a more dire outcome: "GLP1 -> pancreatitis -> death (less than 2 weeks)"[7]
Bowel Perforation/Obstruction: Extremely serious complications like bowel perforation were also noted. One account described, "Bowel perforation. The stool turned essentially into golf balls. Multiple surgeries and a colostomy ultimately. "[8] Another user detailed a cascade of issues: "Mounjaro —> significant weight loss —> gallstones —> cholecystitis —> cholecystectomy —> intra op bowel perforation —> severe sepsis with prolonged hospitalization"[9]
Gallstones: Gallstone formation is another reported issue. For instance, one user shared, "Around October I started having extremely painful episodes around my stomach. Turns out, I developed gallstones and ended up having to remove my gallbladder. "[10]
Since rectal bleeding is not mentioned by users in this dataset as a side effect of GLP-1 medications, there are consequently no remedies or preventions discussed or recommended for it within this specific set of data.
Side Effects Discussed in the Dataset (Excluding Rectal Bleeding):
- Constipation: This is a frequently mentioned side effect.
Since rectal bleeding is not mentioned by users in this dataset as a side effect of GLP-1 medications, there are consequently no remedies or preventions discussed or recommended for it within this specific set of data.