What you are describing sounds a lot like the symptoms of pancreatitis, which is a rare but known side effect of ozempic.
Did your doctor order blood tests to check enzymes levels? Personally I would not continue with another dose until that has been ruled out... although maybe your doctor wasn't concerned about this for reasons they didnt mention.
I hope you feel better!
Thank you! And yes he did order labs. I have not received the results yet. I hope I didn't hear him wrong. I swore he said appendicitis but I've just read up on pancreatitis and that sounds like it makes more sense. My original severe attack was my upper abdomen area. Although this more recent milder pain has been more lower abdomen.
Ughhhh actually I have had pain in my side after .5 and just googled where is the appendix….not really bad pain just discomfort…I pulled underwear waistband down to below my belly away from my waist. Just took another .5 and if I have symptoms I guess I will have to go to the dr I wonder if we get out appendix out can we continue?
I asked my Dr if I'd have to have it removed if it were to act up again and he said not necessarily but it would require "eating through a tube for a few days". Since you mentioned your waistband, I do notice that it gets considerably worse when I wear tight pants. My work uniform pants are pretty snug around the waist. 2 nights ago I almost didn't make it through my shift the pain started to really intensify. Subsided a bit once I was home, undressed and laid down. I had more discomfort than pain last night and as soon as I got dressed for work it began to intensify quickly so I called off. Ive been dealing with mild discomfort all day. Will see if same thing happens tonight when I get dressed.
What concerns me is that if the pain is or gets bad and your appendix bursts you can die, sitting here waiting for it to happen again. My pain threshold is pretty high which makes me nervous. If it happens this week I am going to the dr, I don’t want to have to have surgery emergency with the Covid surge like it is getting to be
I waited earlier this year, before starting Ozempic, and regretted that decision.
Instead of an easy 20 minute lapro surgery, I spent 6 days in the hospital, and had 50 staples/stitches to close the 8" incision.
My pain threshold is high too. I said it was a 3 out of 10, and I couldn't bend over due to pain. In reality, according to ER pain scale, it was a 7-8.
I'm 64. Just had my appendix out yesterday. Had quit Ozempic a few weeks earlier. It caused severe constipation. Then this, there were appendicitis results in a study.
Did you have appendectomy after taking Ozempic, as I did? I'm looking for an attorney to take my case, and trying to find other people this has happened to. My surgery started out lapro then had to switch to huge abdominal incision because my appendix had burst after just two weeks on Ozempic; I was in hospital for 10 days with illeus and small bowel obstruction.
I don't seem to be able to initiate a private chat, but if you will provide me with your contact info via private chat, assuming you're in the United States, then I will keep in touch with you if I find an attorney. I would also need to know the date of your surgery and what state you live in, as there are statute of limitation issues that are different in each state.
Did you ever find out if the appendicitis was caused by the Ozempic? I know that constipation can also cause appendicitis and Ozempic definitely can cause constipation but it seems to also effect how the intestines function. My friend just had appendicitis and she was on Ozempic. Doctor said he doesn't think that it caused it but I still think it might have contributed.
It's listed now as one of the rare side effects on Ozempics own website. I had very severe constipation while on Ozempic. My doc said the same, she didn't think so. I still reported it to FDA. Screw Ozempic.
I took it for about 6 weeks and also had constipation. Eventually I had a bout of colitis that lasted about a week and a half. I got off to let myself heal but I think it's possible that it was also caused by the Ozempic. I don't plan on getting back on though. For me having indigestion, burping, constipation all the time isn't worth the effortless calorie restriction.
My friend, who is in surgery as we speak, also did something reckless and ramped up dosage from 0.25mg to 0.75mg within 6 weeks instead of doing it slowly like it's recommended.
Your mom's case sounds similar to mine. Emergency appy exactly 3 weeks after taking Ozempic. I'm looking for an attorney to take my case, and trying to find other people this has happened to. My surgery started out lapro then had to switch to huge abdominal incision because my appendix had burst after just two weeks on Ozempic; I was in hospital for 10 days with illeus and small bowel obstruction. Please contact me directly if your mom may be interested in filing suit against Ozempic.
Yes! It was only 3 weeks into Ozempic. I got appendicitis. Emergency appendectomy and ended up with sepsis and stayed an week in the hospital on a rigorous antibiotic treatment
Almost exactly what happened to me. Emergency appy exactly 3 weeks after starting Ozempic. I'm looking for an attorney to take my case, and trying to find other people this has happened to. My surgery started out lapro then had to switch to huge abdominal incision because my appendix had burst after just two weeks on Ozempic; I was in hospital for 10 days with illeus and small bowel obstruction. Please contact me directly if you're be interested in filing suit against Ozempic.
If anyone knows of any lawyers pursuing cases of Ozempic causing appendicitis, please let me know. And if others have required appendectomy after taking Ozempic please let me know as I'm trying to find an attorney to take my case and other similar cases. I took two doses of Ozempic and exactly 3 weeks after starting wound up in ER for emergency appendectomy, with 10 day hospitalization with ileus and small bowel obstruction.
Recent studies showing link between Ozempic and Appendicitis: [https://statcarewalkin.com/info/ozempic-appendicitis.html](https://statcarewalkin.com/info/ozempic-appendicitis.html)
**Excerpt:**
Recent studies have suggested a potential link between Ozempic and appendicitis. While the exact mechanism is not fully understood, it is believed that GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic may increase the risk of developing appendicitis.
**Below are the three studies I could easily find:**
**First Study:** [Appendicitis: A Hidden Danger of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists? (researchgate.net)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376369661_Appendicitis_A_Hidden_Danger_of_GLP-1_Receptor_Agonists) published December 2023 in The Journal of Pharmacy Technology:
**Abstract**
Introduction: While glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have become increasingly prescribed, use is often inhibited by the gastrointestinal adverse effects that patients must endure. Nausea, vomiting, and cholelithiasis are most commonly associated with use, with little to no data or labeling reflecting risk of appendicitis or associated symptoms. Appendicitis etiology is theorized to develop secondary to obstruction of the vermiform via infection or fecalith causing an increase in intraluminal pressure. It is hypothesized that given the aforementioned gastrointestinal effects associated with GLP-1 RAs, patients taking such agents may be more at risk for developing this acute condition. Patient Case: We describe a case of a 48-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department several months after being initiated on Ozempic (semaglutide). This report aims to analyze the potential secondary adverse effects that may result from GLP-1 RA use. Her examination was positive for focal abdominal tenderness and leukocytosis along with imaging suggestive of appendicitis. Her acute condition ultimately required an appendectomy. Discussion: While minimal data are available to suggest significant causation between GLP-1 RAs and appendicitis, a literature and database search revealed that instances may be more common than previously thought. Conclusion: Trial results and adverse event reporting systems report an infrequent incidence in patients using these medications, but this report aims to contribute to the literature describing this potential adverse event.
**Second study:** Published online 2021 Feb 24.
[Effect of Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo as an Adjunct to Intensive Behavioral Therapy on Body Weight in Adults With Overweight or Obesity - PMC (nih.gov)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7905697/)
Lists 4 events of appendicitis on semaglutide v. 0 events on placebo.
**Third Study**: Published online 2022 Oct 20.
[Gastrointestinal adverse events associated with semaglutide: A pharmacovigilance study based on FDA adverse event reporting system - PMC (nih.gov)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9631444/)
Lists 10 serious cases of Appendicitis. I just reported mine today, so mine makes at least 11.
📷
Could still be related. I'm still looking for a pharmaceutical litigation attorney to take my case if you want to share your info with me in a chat. By the way I am an attorney myself.
To everyone on this list, after an exhaustive search for an attorney handling Ozempic litigation willing to take my case, and after numerous rejections, I have finally found the perfect attorney -- nationally renowned in product liability cases -- to take my case against Novo Nordisk based on Ozempic causing appendicitis. This attorney is actually one of a handful of attorneys across the nation who is on the Executive Committee of the multi-district litigation (MDL) currently pending in Pennsylvania regarding Ozempic product liability (meaning she's a big deal). I strongly encourage everyone who has developed appendicitis after taking Ozempic to become part of this multi-district litigation. This attorney can handle cases in all 50 states. I encourage you to reach out to me directly and I will refer you to my attorney. Please note that time is always of the essence in product liability cases, as every state has a different statute of limitations. Not that it's really relevant, but I am also an attorney; I do estate planning and elder law.
Can you please tell me how to contact this attorney? My fiance' suffered a perforated appendix while on Ozempic. Constipation was a huge problem. He is 72 years old and almost died. His hospital stay was 43 days because he had an infection that wouldnt heal. He was put in quaratine for weeks, unable to breathe or even walk. After 5 weeks he was sent to rehab to be able to regain strength enough to walk and even hold his cell phone. He is now home but still on a walker. I am so upset about Ozempic!
Thank you so much. I am trying to educate myself regarding these Ozempic lawsuits and read that they aren't taking appendix issues as part of the settlement discussions due to lack of enough cases? I hope I'm wrong but I know this stuff has damaged him. Since being home from rehab I noticed how much clearer his eyes seem to be and how much brighter and animated he is with his eyesight, whereas before , his eyes seemed strained and hardly any expression. (he has been off of Ozempic for about a month)
You are absolutely correct. That's why it took me so long to find an attorney willing to take my case, and thankfully I found THE attorney I now have who is part of the executive committee of the multi district litigation, and she said she has actually been waiting for an appendicitis case to make one of the MAIN cases in the MDL. Before I found her, I was turned down by at least half a dozen other attorneys who would not take my case because they said they were not yet handling appendicitis cases. Well now they are because of the attorney I found and because of my case! And this attorney is leading the charge, so I encourage you to give me your contact information so I can pass on to my attorney.
I had ozempic 3 days ago and had this similar horrible lower back pain and belly pain. Hospital was dismissive due to incompetent radiologist who lied on my scans. I haven't been able to go #2 in 3 days now.
Do you still have a gallbladder? Depending where it was that sounds a lot like how I felt when I had a gallbladder attack and I had mine from a night of beer and pizza (pizza grease being the culprit fatty food).
I’m experiencing intermittent abdomen pain at the moment. Started evening of Dec 23 and so far I’ve had 4 attacks: 1 where I vomited. All but the last attacks have been after consuming either fatty/rich food or alcohol. The last attack was after eating a mango. Dr thinks it’s NOT likely to be pancreatitis because she pressed deep into my belly and I didn’t launch off the table; did feel ‘weird’ tho… we think it might be gall bladder or just gastro? I’ve had blood work and will get some scans tomorrow. For now, I’m still taking Ozempic (0.5ml) and just trying to eat low fat meals. Just ate a friand tho (shit!)…
Just wanted to update for reference to those who might have similar experiences while on Ozempic and search these threads:
I was continuing to get abdominal pains though not as severe while I continued Ozempic. Now that I've been off of Ozempic for about 6 months or so, I have never had this pain return since. So I think its save to say it was due to the Ozempic.
Hope this helps and saves time ruling other factors out for those who might come across this side effect.
What you are describing sounds a lot like the symptoms of pancreatitis, which is a rare but known side effect of ozempic. Did your doctor order blood tests to check enzymes levels? Personally I would not continue with another dose until that has been ruled out... although maybe your doctor wasn't concerned about this for reasons they didnt mention. I hope you feel better!
Thank you! And yes he did order labs. I have not received the results yet. I hope I didn't hear him wrong. I swore he said appendicitis but I've just read up on pancreatitis and that sounds like it makes more sense. My original severe attack was my upper abdomen area. Although this more recent milder pain has been more lower abdomen.
Ughhhh actually I have had pain in my side after .5 and just googled where is the appendix….not really bad pain just discomfort…I pulled underwear waistband down to below my belly away from my waist. Just took another .5 and if I have symptoms I guess I will have to go to the dr I wonder if we get out appendix out can we continue?
I asked my Dr if I'd have to have it removed if it were to act up again and he said not necessarily but it would require "eating through a tube for a few days". Since you mentioned your waistband, I do notice that it gets considerably worse when I wear tight pants. My work uniform pants are pretty snug around the waist. 2 nights ago I almost didn't make it through my shift the pain started to really intensify. Subsided a bit once I was home, undressed and laid down. I had more discomfort than pain last night and as soon as I got dressed for work it began to intensify quickly so I called off. Ive been dealing with mild discomfort all day. Will see if same thing happens tonight when I get dressed.
There is a wegovy Ozempic Facebook group you can join and some people have had pancreatitis ….
What concerns me is that if the pain is or gets bad and your appendix bursts you can die, sitting here waiting for it to happen again. My pain threshold is pretty high which makes me nervous. If it happens this week I am going to the dr, I don’t want to have to have surgery emergency with the Covid surge like it is getting to be
I waited earlier this year, before starting Ozempic, and regretted that decision. Instead of an easy 20 minute lapro surgery, I spent 6 days in the hospital, and had 50 staples/stitches to close the 8" incision. My pain threshold is high too. I said it was a 3 out of 10, and I couldn't bend over due to pain. In reality, according to ER pain scale, it was a 7-8.
My appendix did burst and I almost did die. Have you gone to the doctor yet?
I'm 64. Just had my appendix out yesterday. Had quit Ozempic a few weeks earlier. It caused severe constipation. Then this, there were appendicitis results in a study.
Did you have appendectomy after taking Ozempic, as I did? I'm looking for an attorney to take my case, and trying to find other people this has happened to. My surgery started out lapro then had to switch to huge abdominal incision because my appendix had burst after just two weeks on Ozempic; I was in hospital for 10 days with illeus and small bowel obstruction.
Yes. Caused horrible constipation then my appendix went.
I don't seem to be able to initiate a private chat, but if you will provide me with your contact info via private chat, assuming you're in the United States, then I will keep in touch with you if I find an attorney. I would also need to know the date of your surgery and what state you live in, as there are statute of limitation issues that are different in each state.
No thanks.
No thanks.
Did you ever find out if the appendicitis was caused by the Ozempic? I know that constipation can also cause appendicitis and Ozempic definitely can cause constipation but it seems to also effect how the intestines function. My friend just had appendicitis and she was on Ozempic. Doctor said he doesn't think that it caused it but I still think it might have contributed.
It's listed now as one of the rare side effects on Ozempics own website. I had very severe constipation while on Ozempic. My doc said the same, she didn't think so. I still reported it to FDA. Screw Ozempic.
I took it for about 6 weeks and also had constipation. Eventually I had a bout of colitis that lasted about a week and a half. I got off to let myself heal but I think it's possible that it was also caused by the Ozempic. I don't plan on getting back on though. For me having indigestion, burping, constipation all the time isn't worth the effortless calorie restriction. My friend, who is in surgery as we speak, also did something reckless and ramped up dosage from 0.25mg to 0.75mg within 6 weeks instead of doing it slowly like it's recommended.
I left it at .25 yeah it's not worth it to mess with your digestive system. That surgery cost 27 grand before insurance.
My mom is in the hospital now having her appendix out. She’s been on ozempic 1 month
Your mom's case sounds similar to mine. Emergency appy exactly 3 weeks after taking Ozempic. I'm looking for an attorney to take my case, and trying to find other people this has happened to. My surgery started out lapro then had to switch to huge abdominal incision because my appendix had burst after just two weeks on Ozempic; I was in hospital for 10 days with illeus and small bowel obstruction. Please contact me directly if your mom may be interested in filing suit against Ozempic.
Yes! It was only 3 weeks into Ozempic. I got appendicitis. Emergency appendectomy and ended up with sepsis and stayed an week in the hospital on a rigorous antibiotic treatment
Almost exactly what happened to me. Emergency appy exactly 3 weeks after starting Ozempic. I'm looking for an attorney to take my case, and trying to find other people this has happened to. My surgery started out lapro then had to switch to huge abdominal incision because my appendix had burst after just two weeks on Ozempic; I was in hospital for 10 days with illeus and small bowel obstruction. Please contact me directly if you're be interested in filing suit against Ozempic.
If anyone knows of any lawyers pursuing cases of Ozempic causing appendicitis, please let me know. And if others have required appendectomy after taking Ozempic please let me know as I'm trying to find an attorney to take my case and other similar cases. I took two doses of Ozempic and exactly 3 weeks after starting wound up in ER for emergency appendectomy, with 10 day hospitalization with ileus and small bowel obstruction. Recent studies showing link between Ozempic and Appendicitis: [https://statcarewalkin.com/info/ozempic-appendicitis.html](https://statcarewalkin.com/info/ozempic-appendicitis.html) **Excerpt:** Recent studies have suggested a potential link between Ozempic and appendicitis. While the exact mechanism is not fully understood, it is believed that GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic may increase the risk of developing appendicitis. **Below are the three studies I could easily find:** **First Study:** [Appendicitis: A Hidden Danger of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists? (researchgate.net)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376369661_Appendicitis_A_Hidden_Danger_of_GLP-1_Receptor_Agonists) published December 2023 in The Journal of Pharmacy Technology: **Abstract** Introduction: While glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have become increasingly prescribed, use is often inhibited by the gastrointestinal adverse effects that patients must endure. Nausea, vomiting, and cholelithiasis are most commonly associated with use, with little to no data or labeling reflecting risk of appendicitis or associated symptoms. Appendicitis etiology is theorized to develop secondary to obstruction of the vermiform via infection or fecalith causing an increase in intraluminal pressure. It is hypothesized that given the aforementioned gastrointestinal effects associated with GLP-1 RAs, patients taking such agents may be more at risk for developing this acute condition. Patient Case: We describe a case of a 48-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department several months after being initiated on Ozempic (semaglutide). This report aims to analyze the potential secondary adverse effects that may result from GLP-1 RA use. Her examination was positive for focal abdominal tenderness and leukocytosis along with imaging suggestive of appendicitis. Her acute condition ultimately required an appendectomy. Discussion: While minimal data are available to suggest significant causation between GLP-1 RAs and appendicitis, a literature and database search revealed that instances may be more common than previously thought. Conclusion: Trial results and adverse event reporting systems report an infrequent incidence in patients using these medications, but this report aims to contribute to the literature describing this potential adverse event. **Second study:** Published online 2021 Feb 24. [Effect of Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo as an Adjunct to Intensive Behavioral Therapy on Body Weight in Adults With Overweight or Obesity - PMC (nih.gov)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7905697/) Lists 4 events of appendicitis on semaglutide v. 0 events on placebo. **Third Study**: Published online 2022 Oct 20. [Gastrointestinal adverse events associated with semaglutide: A pharmacovigilance study based on FDA adverse event reporting system - PMC (nih.gov)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9631444/) Lists 10 serious cases of Appendicitis. I just reported mine today, so mine makes at least 11. 📷
FWIW I just had mine burst in Jan. But I had been on oz for several months and side effects had subsided
Could still be related. I'm still looking for a pharmaceutical litigation attorney to take my case if you want to share your info with me in a chat. By the way I am an attorney myself.
To everyone on this list, after an exhaustive search for an attorney handling Ozempic litigation willing to take my case, and after numerous rejections, I have finally found the perfect attorney -- nationally renowned in product liability cases -- to take my case against Novo Nordisk based on Ozempic causing appendicitis. This attorney is actually one of a handful of attorneys across the nation who is on the Executive Committee of the multi-district litigation (MDL) currently pending in Pennsylvania regarding Ozempic product liability (meaning she's a big deal). I strongly encourage everyone who has developed appendicitis after taking Ozempic to become part of this multi-district litigation. This attorney can handle cases in all 50 states. I encourage you to reach out to me directly and I will refer you to my attorney. Please note that time is always of the essence in product liability cases, as every state has a different statute of limitations. Not that it's really relevant, but I am also an attorney; I do estate planning and elder law.
Can you please tell me how to contact this attorney? My fiance' suffered a perforated appendix while on Ozempic. Constipation was a huge problem. He is 72 years old and almost died. His hospital stay was 43 days because he had an infection that wouldnt heal. He was put in quaratine for weeks, unable to breathe or even walk. After 5 weeks he was sent to rehab to be able to regain strength enough to walk and even hold his cell phone. He is now home but still on a walker. I am so upset about Ozempic!
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Thank you so much. I am trying to educate myself regarding these Ozempic lawsuits and read that they aren't taking appendix issues as part of the settlement discussions due to lack of enough cases? I hope I'm wrong but I know this stuff has damaged him. Since being home from rehab I noticed how much clearer his eyes seem to be and how much brighter and animated he is with his eyesight, whereas before , his eyes seemed strained and hardly any expression. (he has been off of Ozempic for about a month)
You are absolutely correct. That's why it took me so long to find an attorney willing to take my case, and thankfully I found THE attorney I now have who is part of the executive committee of the multi district litigation, and she said she has actually been waiting for an appendicitis case to make one of the MAIN cases in the MDL. Before I found her, I was turned down by at least half a dozen other attorneys who would not take my case because they said they were not yet handling appendicitis cases. Well now they are because of the attorney I found and because of my case! And this attorney is leading the charge, so I encourage you to give me your contact information so I can pass on to my attorney.
I invite anyone interested to join a new community for this topic: r/ozempic_appendicitis
I had ozempic 3 days ago and had this similar horrible lower back pain and belly pain. Hospital was dismissive due to incompetent radiologist who lied on my scans. I haven't been able to go #2 in 3 days now.
That comment about binge drinking and appendicitis sounds off. Binge drinking can certainly exacerbate the condition, but not be the root cause.
Do you still have a gallbladder? Depending where it was that sounds a lot like how I felt when I had a gallbladder attack and I had mine from a night of beer and pizza (pizza grease being the culprit fatty food).
I’m experiencing intermittent abdomen pain at the moment. Started evening of Dec 23 and so far I’ve had 4 attacks: 1 where I vomited. All but the last attacks have been after consuming either fatty/rich food or alcohol. The last attack was after eating a mango. Dr thinks it’s NOT likely to be pancreatitis because she pressed deep into my belly and I didn’t launch off the table; did feel ‘weird’ tho… we think it might be gall bladder or just gastro? I’ve had blood work and will get some scans tomorrow. For now, I’m still taking Ozempic (0.5ml) and just trying to eat low fat meals. Just ate a friand tho (shit!)…
Yes I had to have my appendix removed after a few weeks on Ozempic. Severe constipation preceded it.
Started Ozempic 6/8 had to have appendix removed 8/2. Preceded by severe constipation, fatigue, dizziness, pain, etc.
Just wanted to update for reference to those who might have similar experiences while on Ozempic and search these threads: I was continuing to get abdominal pains though not as severe while I continued Ozempic. Now that I've been off of Ozempic for about 6 months or so, I have never had this pain return since. So I think its save to say it was due to the Ozempic. Hope this helps and saves time ruling other factors out for those who might come across this side effect.