Just got my meds bumped up; now feeling tired all of the time - is this normal?

[Eva Marie]

I've been on a low dose HRT regimen for about 4 years to control GD. I recently figured out i'm a transsexual, so my therapist wrote a letter to my endo to switch to a transition level dose of HRT. The dose is double what my previous dose was, and in a month if everything is OK it doubles again. I started the new dose on Tuesday.

The endo also switched me from dutasteride to spiro at the same time. The dose of spiro I'm on I don't believe is a particularly strong one.

Ever since Wednesday I've felt tired and I've been catching a lot of naps. Sometimes in the middle of the day I get incredibly sleepy.

I remember similar feelings way back when I first began taking estrogen, but they eventually went away.

Has anyone else experienced this, and if so how long does it go on?

I have noticed immediate effects from the new dose. I feel calmer now and my skin seems suddenly softer too so it's definitely working.

Thanks!
~Eva

[Amelia Pond]

HRT affects us all differently so I'm not sure that it's necessarily normal or abnormal. I can tell you that I've never felt more tired because of the hormones. If anything, I might have more energy.

I suggest talking to your endo about how you're feeling if you're concerned that something might be wrong. It very well could be nothing and may even go away but I'd talk to your endo anyways.

*HUGS*

Amy

[Lauren5]

Likely it's the Spiro.  Spiro lowers blood pressure, low BP can make one feel weak and tired.  Do you get dizzy if you stand up suddenly?

I'd have to agree with this. In a family full of hypertensives, my BP is on the lower side, and I have those same symptoms, especially if I haven't eaten or drank anything substantial in a while. I found that, for me, maintaining a regular meal schedule helps a lot.

[Alainaluvsu]

Also, rock bottom testosterone levels can make you fatigued.

[Eva Marie]

Likely it's the Spiro.  Spiro lowers blood pressure, low BP can make one feel weak and tired.  Do you get dizzy if you stand up suddenly?

Good point. I haven't noticed this but i'll watch for it. I'm already on BP meds and now i'll be watching my BP a lot closer to see if the spiro is lowering my BP too much.

[Eva Marie]

Also, rock bottom testosterone levels can make you fatigued.

A very good point Alaina - but that means it's working!

Hopefully my body will eventually adjust to the new meds. I can't go around sleepy all of the time.

[suzifrommd]

I've seen a lot of posts about other women who experienced fatigue on Spiro. It did not take a heavy dose for me to experience effects.

[Eva Marie]

It's apparently not the BP. I was wiped out all day and when I got home I checked my BP and it was 125/85.

Since I'm getting an onslaught of both girl juice and anti boy juice now I think that my 51 year old body doesn't quite know what that's all about yet