Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs could reduce arthritis symptoms in some, experts claim
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Some people with rheumatoid arthritis who use GLP-1 drugs — such as Wegovy and Ozempic — have reported an improvement in the severity and frequency of their arthritic symptoms. Two doctors weigh in.
It has been "well-established" that autoimmune patients who also have obesity "fare worse" than those who are at a healthy weight, according to Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz, M.D., a Texas-based rheumatologist and clinical adviser at WellTheory, a platform specializing in autoimmune disease treatment. "Obesity is a gateway disease underpinning nearly all non-infectious age-related diseases." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
"Any improvements in joint pain or joint inflammation are likely due to a combination of factors, of which weight loss is only one," she told Fox News Digital.