Alexandra Sowa, M.D., a New York City-based physician double-board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and the author of The Ozempic Revolution
Understanding that mild nausea is a normal side effect is essential
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When used in patients experiencing lower GI symptoms while taking GLP-1 medications, ARM allows clinicians to: Differentiate between drug-related motility effects and true pelvic floor dysfunction Quantify the severity of anorectal dysfunction to support diagnosis and treatment planning Establish a baseline prior to initiating biofeedback or behavioral therapy Monitor progress if conservative management is pursued Persistent Constipation in GLP-1 Users ARM can determine if dyssynergic defecation is contributing to delayed evacuation, guiding appropriate therapy beyond simply adjusting medication
Like, I had to hold myself in the chair to, like, be like, it's okay
That is nearly two-thirds of participants experiencing some degree of benefit