In alignment with American College of Rheumatology and American College of Physicians guidelines, first-line management for osteoarthritis includes exercise and weight loss

Contact your GP or healthcare provider if you experience: Persistent or severe abdominal or flank pain that differs from typical Wegovy side effects or does not resolve with simple analgesia Blood in your urine (visible or detected on urine testing) Difficulty passing urine or a significant decrease in urine output Severe or persistent nausea and vomiting that prevents adequate fluid intake or leads to signs of dehydration (dizziness, dry mouth, reduced urine output, dark urine) Unexplained fever alongside urinary symptoms or flank pain, which may indicate infection Seek immediate medical attention (call 999 or attend A&E) if you develop: Severe, uncontrollable pain that is not relieved by over-the-counter painkillers High fever (above 38C) with rigors (shaking chills) alongside urinary symptoms, suggesting possible sepsis Complete inability to pass urine , which may indicate urinary obstruction Signs of severe dehydration , including confusion, rapid heartbeat, or fainting Fever with suspected kidney stone obstruction , which requires urgent assessment as per NICE guideline NG118 For non-emergency but urgent concerns, you can also contact NHS 111 for advice

When your levels drop, you might notice the effects on your skin, energy levels, and overall vitality
Results accelerate in months 23 as your body adapts and you settle into consistent eating patterns
And 20 years later, they are now being marketed specifically for weight loss and diabetics, but also just overweight, obese people