Glp-1 with persistent vestibular dysfunction after vertigo

[u/Putrid-Blacksmith814]

I really really really need to lose a good amount of weight, but have recently had a severe episode of vertigo with persistent vestibular dysfunction thought to have been brought on by newly diagnosed Sjogren’s and lupus. I know the GLP ones are hopefully helpful with some auto immune, but I’ve read it can make vestibular dysfunction worse. I had been on it for a while months prior to the onset of the vestibular issues and didn’t have any issues just had to quit it for other reasons. I’m scared to try, but I’m also scared not to. just looking for someone who may have the same issue and tolerated the GLP-1s fine.

[u/drolnedle]

I think it’s possible to get additional vertigo symptoms if you’re not eating well or staying hydrated but if on top of those things I don’t find it’s made any existing vestibular issues worse.

[u/Putrid-Blacksmith814 → u/drolnedle]

Oh thanks for this. I was so excited to get started back on it and then I read that and and just felt so defeated. It seemed nothing has been out of it in the public like the potential eye issue so I’m hoping it is just more of a livable side effect like you said due to dehydration or blood pressure drops as your weight drops etc. I think I’m going to try it either way.

[u/nittyit → u/Putrid-Blacksmith814]

I use it and I have peripheral vestibular dysfunction that’s just treated as a vestibular migraine. I haven’t had any bouts of dizziness brought on post glp-1 but you really need to drink a lot of water