The treatment area in the lower back is numbed with a local anesthetic injection before the epidural is given, so the epidural injection procedure is usually painless
Ozempic, Saxenda and Wegovy: all three are name brands for the generic drug Semaglutide, which simulates the activity of the protein GLP-1 that is naturally present in the human body
Regular check-ins with your doctor will help ensure youre on the right path and adjust your treatment if needed
Topiramate studies, particularly in the CONQUER trials, showed modest weight loss averaging 5-10% when used as monotherapy, often accompanied by cognitive side effects
Chef Clay Carnes is a 5x James Beard nominee, and if youre not familiar with the James Beard award, its like the Oscars of the restaurant industry
I eat smaller meals. She said shes lost 30 pounds to date with the help of Ozempic, along with changes to her diet and exercise routine