Helpfulness of GLP-1s?
Seeking advice or opinions!
24 AFAB, after 9 months of symptoms I finally had a positive ANA (also family history of lupus), however not officially diagnosed since I'm waiting for my rheumatologist appointment. I've been to multiple specials durning this process due to severe abdominal pain. Both a GI and liver doctor insist I go on a glp1 since I'm "obese" /w fatty liver. The problem is due to being sick for 9 months, within the last 2 Ive been unable to eat hardly anything and I've lost 30lbs (256-->226). Which now I've developing more issues rapidly due to this. I eat very healthy considering my weight- it was mostly packed on due to depo shot when I was 18. No soda, mostly pescatarian and I eat alot of fruit and veggies. Despite the concern that I'm rapidly losing weight and I'm not diagnosed officially with anything (most of my blood work is abnormal - cbc and alot of inflammation) they are pushing hard, and its at the point every appointment is like a how much can we fat shame this woman.
Am I insane for thinking it would be an awful idea? Like yeah of course I can stand to lose some pounds more but I know if I dont go on it theyll refuse to take me seriously. Im also concerned this will be the case when I finally see my rheumatologist.
I know some people with autoimmune say it helps them since some people gain when they flair up (plus helps w inflammtion) but I'm the opposite, I lose weight fast.
Posted Jun 10, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC