I thought my Mounjaro sulphur burps weren't anything to worry about until I ended up in hospital – don't make my mistake
JAB IT IN I thought my Mounjaro sulphur burps weren't anything to worry about until I ended up in hospital – don't make my mistake
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FOR many, Mounjaro has been a miracle weight-loss drug, offering hope and a new lease of life.
But as one woman discovered, the side effects that seem manageable on the surface can be a sign of something much more serious.
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Vickie has shared a video on TikTok revealing why she has been in hospital
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TikToker Vickie has issued a stark warning after a frightening hospital scare, urging others to listen to their bodies and not ignore the warning signs.
The video, shared on TikTok by user 'vickie4567', quickly gained over 91.9k views in just a few hours.
In it, Vickie recounts her journey, which began three months ago with the successful use of Mounjaro.
A passionate advocate for the medication, she revealed she had managed to lose "four or five stone" while on the 5mg dose.
Like many on the medication, she had a common, if unpleasant, side effect: sulphur burps, which she admitted to experiencing for many weeks.
But a few days ago, those familiar burps were followed by a trip to the hospital.
There, after a battery of tests including an IV drip, scans, bloods, and urine, she was given a terrifying diagnosis.
Doctors explained that Mounjaro had severely slowed her digestive system.
They also suspected a serious and life-threatening condition: pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, which is a known but rare side effect of the drug.
The doctors also linked her ongoing diarrhoea, which she had been treating with loperamide, to a possible bowel twist.
I went on fat jabs but the hair loss was unbelievable so I quit - I'd rather be chubby with hair than skinny and bald
Vickie's sobering realisation came during her hospital stay.
"I have been poorly for a long time," she admits, adding that she had been ignoring a number of symptoms, from feeling sick and having stomachaches to constant headaches.
It was a wake-up call to not dismiss the body's warning signs.
Her candid story gained 688 likes and spurred a wave of comments.
It affects everyone differently
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While many were sympathetic, others shared their contrasting experiences.
One user commented: "Omg mate hope you get better soon that's well bad."
While another expressed concern: "Omg! I was on this for a month and considered taking it again but i'm gonna second think about this."
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She urged people to be aware of their side effects
Credit: TikTok/@vickie4567
A third user offered a different perspective, noting: "It affects everyone differently.
"I've been on it since December and lost nearly seven stone," adding that the medication had positively impacted their liver health.
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