I am going up to 1.8 today and I could say that I have maybe felt a little "backed up",or gas like, but nothing that I would classify as pain.I hope that you get that sorted out! Let us know what your Dr says about that.

Oh drat. Well, I hope that you are feeling better very soon!

Day 23...titrated up to the 2.4 dose. Experiencing the worst side effects to date. Energy is better but burping and nausea have been pretty bad. I may stay at this dose two weeks. I am down 7 lbs from my start on saxenda on February 15,2016 and 17.5 since September 2015. I exercise four times a week (circuit train, spin, walk-run) and consistently around 1200-1500 calories per day. I have a 158 day streak going on MFP currently. I am about 20 from my goal wt so am hopeful. Under the care of my endocrinologist . BCBS approved four month trial coverage after a long appeal process but if these results hold steady I shouldn't have any trouble with continued coverage. I pay 30/month with the discount card.

Glad you're back! Not actual taste, but cravings are different. As in, I don't have any..

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Thanks.

I'm glad things are going well for you!

Thank you! You know how it is though, it's never enough. Are you feeling ok, aside from taste?

Exact same reaction here! I've been looking for a post like this to reaffirm I am not alone/crazy!! The first injection I gave myself resulted in a small bruise, which I attributed to "pushing too hard." After about a week and titrating to the next dosage my stomach began to itch. Fast forward to the last two weeks and 2.4-3.0 doses and I have the same welt-y, red rash! Mine seem to have a darker, almost bruise like center. Wife discussed with GP when she went to her appointment this week and doc suggested alternating injection site between stomach and thigh. My thighs, though are pretty muscular, so I feared that would hurt, which it did! I injectied on my inner thigh as its a bit flabbier and have the worst rash yet! I tried on outer hip and it's a smaller spot, but still red and initially had a knot behind it. I've lost 12 pounds and do not want to stop the shot, but I seriously look like I've been "cupping" after each injection.

I'm only doing 1.8 until I see my doctor again the welts are still there but smaller. I just don't understand why I'm developing an allergic reaction 3 weeks after beginning. I've inly lost 10lbs so far and it keeps fluctuating up and down so I don't know if it's working.

I too get bruising/rash at the injection site since I started 1.8. I am up to 3mg and problem continues. My doctor said to change injection sites and push the needle in a bit harder and hold it for 4 sec. That doesn't help much. I've been using Exfoliating Bath Gloves which helps with the itching, as well as hydrocortisone or benadryl anti itch cream.

I'm SO glad I found this discussion topic!

I've been on Saxenda since 8/23/16, and have only lost 10 pounds. I'm 56, just hit menopause this year, and have always teetered on the edge of being pre-diabetic. I had not been able to lose any weight prior, unless I went very low calories (< 1000). Also tried LCHF for a few months, cut out sugar, etc., to no avail. I'll blame it on hormones. Side effects have been minimal - reflux/heartburn being about the worse, not having any appetite, but since I've titered-up to the full 3.0 dosage, I've noticed the itchy welts at the injection sites. I *do* rotate the sites and haven't had any problems through all the other doses. Unfortunately, BCBS/ExpressScripts have denied the first attempt at getting a prescription, and my endocrinologist has appealed, but looks like I will have to stop it for a while.

Since I have a follow-up appointment with my endo in two weeks, I will bring up the welts @ 3.0. I *will* look forward to not having the reflux, though.