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I was depressed and exhausted before Mounjaro – I've lost 4 stone but have had FOUL side effects, including eggy burps
I was depressed and exhausted before Mounjaro – I've lost 4 stone but have had FOUL side effects, including eggy burps

The Sun

time26-05-2025

  • Health
  • The Sun

I was depressed and exhausted before Mounjaro – I've lost 4 stone but have had FOUL side effects, including eggy burps

MISERABLE, self-conscious and exhausted - these are just three words to describe how Kenidee Brownbill was feeling prior to taking Mounjaro. The mother-of-two, 27, once topped the scales at 16 stone 3.5lbs and not only did she constantly feel anxious, but she also 'hated herself'. 7 7 7 7 On a mission to slim down and change her life ahead of her preparations to say 'I Do' next month, the young woman decided to see what fat jabs were about and placed her first Mounjaro order in October 2024. Now, just seven months later, Kenidee, who is from Oxford, UK, and was a size 20 prior to using the medication, has lost 4 stone and has slimmed down to a healthy size 14. Not only has losing weight had immense mental benefits for this stay-at-home mum, but she now has a 'quiet mind' and feels 'confident and happy'. Having said that, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for this blonde beauty, who now has plans to come off of Mounjaro, which is regarded by some as the King Kong of weight loss jabs. Here, Kenidee exclusively opens up to Fabulous on her Mounjaro journey, as well as revealing the foul side effects she has experienced, including nasty eggy burps. Kenidee explains: 'This journey has been so much more than just weight loss for me. 'My mental health has improved massively and my life has completely changed. 'I went from being anxious, depressed, constantly stressed, exhausted and self conscious to feeling free, confident and happy. 'I never realised how miserable I was until I look back and see how far I've come.' Kenidee claims that Mounjaro 'truly changed her life' and she 'can't imagine' where she would be if she didn't place her first order. Foul side effects While many typically associate headaches and constipation with Mounjaro, Kenidee shares her experience of nausea, bloating and the dreaded sulfur burps. The content creator admits: 'I have had sulfur burps and bloating on and off and recently nausea. 'The sulfur burps and bloating started from week five. 'Sulfur burps are a foul-tasting burp (many people refer to them as eggy burps). 'They happen on and off now depending on what I eat - if I eat garlic or spicy foods that tends to trigger them for me. 'I always had chewing gum or Mentos on me so it wasn't something I was embarrassed about, but it was a foul taste.' Where nausea is concerned, Kenidee recognises: 'The nausea started from week 27 when I started 10mg. 'I start to feel nauseous the day after a jab day and it usually lasts around 24 hours.' Everything you need to know about fat jabs Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases. Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK. Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market. Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year. How do they work? The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight. They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists. They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients' sugar levels are too high. Can I get them? NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics. Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure. GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss. Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk. Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health. Are there any risks? Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild. Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea. Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.' Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia. Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health. Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines. Having said that, Kenidee, who is on a mission to lose an extra stone, acknowledges: 'It's definitely bearable and manageable for me with eating little and often.' To top things off, Kenidee has also dealt with 'uncomfortable' bloating, as she adds: 'It was uncomfortable but went away when I took probiotics or peppermint oil capsules. 'It never lasted too long at one time and it rarely happens now luckily.' No exercise or drastic dieting While many will find themselves sweating in the gym to assist their weight loss alongside fat jabs, this mother hasn't done a minute of exercise. She tells us: "I've upped my steps to about 8,000 a day, but I haven't done any exercise." 7 7 7 She hasn't stepped foot in a gym but has made some very slight changes to her diet. The aspiring influencer reveals: "I've not had drastic changes in my diet but I have naturally been making better choices and the Mounjaro has helped me make those better choices. "I'm not having takeaways and limiting unhealthy snacks all the time - before I was eating quite a few takeaways every week and eating quite unhealthy snacks. "I don't restrict anything, but the Mounjaro has suppressed those food thoughts so I'm not craving the unhealthy options." With just a few weeks to go until Kenidee walks down the aisle, she has now made the decision to pause her Mounjaro use, as advised by professionals. What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs? Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects. Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include: Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts. Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea. Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset. Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation. Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort. Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss. Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating. Serious side effects can also include: Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon. Thyroid tumors: There's a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic. Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin. But she explains: "I don't think I'll be able to go the rest of my life without Mounjaro. "The food noise and obsessive food thoughts have come back massively. "It's been a huge battle in my brain, it's quite exhausting trying to fight it off." 'Look like a different person' Since shedding the pounds, Kenidee has proudly shared her weight loss transformation online and has been met with a flood of complimentary comments on her 'incredible' new look. Wow, what a transformation! TikTok user One person said: 'You look incredible!' Another added: 'Wow, love it! You're looking fab.' And at the same time, someone else beamed: 'You look like a whole different person.' 'Potential to kill' But although Kenidee's weight loss has left many very impressed, users should note that Mounjaro can have fatal consequences. Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams acknowledged that Mounjaro, which could soon be rolled out on the NHS, can save the lives of people with 'life-threatening levels of obesity.' But despite this, the NHS said: 'Never take an anti-obesity medicine if it has not been prescribed to you. "These types of medicines may not be safe for you and can cause serious side effects.' Around half a million Brits use weight loss drugs - and this number is expected to double in the next year. Mounjaro works by suppressing ­your appetite, making you feel fuller for longer. The injections are licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes and to assist those who are clinically obese (with a Body Mass Index of 30 or over). One jab is administered every seven days but the duration is dependent on someone's weight. The drugs can be prescribed by a practitioner - such as a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist-independent prescriber. But increasingly, many have been buying them through online pharmacies without sufficient checks. Recently, figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency revealed fat jabs had been linked to 82 deaths across the UK. As a result, the family of a man from Burton upon Trent, Staffs, who died after taking Mounjaro, are now calling for a probe into the jab's "potential to kill."

Super fit non-smoker, 34, hit with incurable lung cancer...the only sign was a 'gym injury'
Super fit non-smoker, 34, hit with incurable lung cancer...the only sign was a 'gym injury'

Daily Mail​

time14-05-2025

  • Health
  • Daily Mail​

Super fit non-smoker, 34, hit with incurable lung cancer...the only sign was a 'gym injury'

A fit and healthy mother of-two has revealed the early sign of lung cancer that put down to an exercise injury — 'aching' pain in her shoulder. Despite never smoking, Reyna Savage, from Michigan, was diagnosed with incurable cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, kidneys and bones in April last year, aged just 34. Less than 10 per cent of those diagnosed at stage four of the disease live for longer than five years, studies suggest. But she never suspected lung problems when hit with the initial symptoms, which included 'no real shortness of breath'. In a video shared to her Instagram page she said: 'People often ask what type of pain do I feel before I was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer as a healthy non-smoker 34. 'It started out as shoulder pain, just felt like I had done something wrong, it was just this achy feeling and then it started to spread towards my neck.' The pain slowly began to change, including a 'popping sensation every time I rotated my shoulder'. 'It then moved to the centre of my back and then wrapped went all the way to the very centre of my chest. Lung cancer kills some 35,000 Brits each year, about four every hour. However, rates of the disease have declined some 9 per cent since 90s across the population as a whole 'Lastly, I was unable to sleep on my right side, it was completely unbearable. I could not for anything lay on my right side.' At the time, she didn't believe she was suffering from noticeable shortness of breath. However, looking back, she said there was a subtle change in her breathing. 'It felt like my body was gasping for air—just for a split second,' said Ms Savage, who has the non small cell type of the disease. 'I was in a lot of shoulder and back pain so I put it down to me not taking deep enough breaths. 'But I was not panting.' Ms Savage has since undergone intensive treatment including chemotherapy and other anti-cancer medications. According to scans taken in November last year, her cancer is undetectable. Experts have recently reported an alarming rise in non-smoking lung cancer. Earlier this year a landmark global study revealed that patients who have never smoked now account for a greater number of lung cancer cases than those with a history of smoking. The researchers found that non-smokers were likely to develop non-small cell lung cancer, like Ms Savage. The group of international scientists found the most dominant form of the disease is now adenocarcinoma — a type of non-small cell lung cancer that forms in the lining of the organs and is most commonly found in non-smokers. The experts behind the research, from China and France, believe increasing exposure to air pollution could be responsible. They estimated that around a third of the 600,000 adenocarcinoma cases diagnosed each year globally could be attributed to air pollution. The experts also noted that as per 2019 reports, 99 per cent of the global population live in areas where air quality doesn't meet World Health Organisation (WHO) standards. The researchers also found that non-smoking lung cancer was also more common in women. Non-small-cell lung cancer is the most common form, accounting for more than 87 per cent of cases. It can be one of three types: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or large-cell carcinoma. Small cell lung cancers, which start in specialised cells in the airways, mostly affect smokers, and spread quickly. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK with around 48,500 people diagnosed every year. Symptoms include a persistent cough, chest infections and aches in the chest or shoulder. About 70 per cent of cases are caused by smoking, while other risk factors can include exposure to radon gas, certain chemicals and a family history of lung cancer. Although lung cancer is rare in young people younger than 40, overall there are around 2,300 new cancer cases in young people in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research UK.

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