Initial assessment should include a detailed history characterizing the joint symptoms: onset relative to medication initiation, location and pattern of joint involvement, severity and functional impact, aggravating and relieving factors, and any associated symptoms such as swelling, redness, or morning stiffness
But clinically, that doesnt necessarily mean the medication has stopped working
For reference, tirzepatide, the clinical name for Zepbound and Mounjaro, led patients to lose 20.2% of their weight at 72 weeks
Understanding these types can help in managing symptoms effectively
Tips designed for one do not automatically apply to the other