Contact Your Doctor Immediately If You Experience: Severe pain: Pain that worsens progressively after 48 hours or becomes unbearable [3] High fever: Temperature above 100.4F (38C), which could indicate infection Severe swelling: Significant joint swelling that increases rather than decreases after 2-3 days Numbness or tingling: These neurological symptoms require prompt evaluation [3] Signs of infection: Increasing redness spreading beyond the injection site Hot skin around the knee Red streaks extending from the injection site Discharge or drainage Inability to bear weight: If you cannot put any weight on your leg 24 hours after injection Understanding Post-Injection Flare Reactions Approximately 1% of patients experience whats called an injection flarea more pronounced inflammatory reaction than typical post-injection discomfort [3]
It is important to be patient as some people may not experience weight loss in the first 4-8 weeks
Both methods improve healing, but injection usually shows quicker effects
Obesity affects millions of individuals worldwide, leading to a host of health complications
While clinical trials adhere to standardised titration protocols to evaluate efficacy, clinical practice allows for a slower, individualised approach, particularly for patients experiencing early GI symptoms
Because of its very short half-life, native GLP-1 cannot be used for therapeutic purposes