Patients should contact their GP or prescribing clinician if they experience: Severe or persistent cramps that do not respond to simple measures or significantly impact daily activities and sleep quality Frequent cramping occurring multiple times daily or nightly Associated symptoms such as muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, or changes in sensation, which may indicate neurological involvement Visible muscle changes including swelling, redness, tenderness, or asymmetry between legs Signs of dehydration such as dizziness, reduced urine output, dark urine, or confusion These features may indicate underlying conditions requiring investigation, such as significant electrolyte disturbances, peripheral neuropathy (particularly relevant in diabetes), peripheral arterial disease, or, rarely, more serious muscle disorders
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We think GLP-1s may shut down the ability for stem cells in dermal white adipose tissue, a thin layer of fat beneath the skin, to signal fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin, says Steven Dayan, MD, a plastic surgeon in Chicago who has co-authored research papers on GLP-1s aesthetic side effects
The concern stems from BPC-157s ability to promote angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels
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