Aches and such

[Leah443]

Hi everyone! iv been on hrt for about 4 days now and iv been having headaches as well as small off and on aches (less so if i drink more water) and was wondering if anybody else has experienced this and if so is it normal/will it go away after time?

[Alaia]

If you are on spironolactone it is known to cause dehydration. Headaches are one of the symptoms that you are dehydrated. Considering the aches go away when you drink water is another confirmation this is what you are running into. Just make sure to drink plenty of high quality H²O. 

[Leah443]

Thanks i was worried it was DVT or something cuz most of the aches are in my legs. but they are off and on aches not  all the time so maybe im just worried bout nothing :/

[Jessica Merriman]

If you are on spironolactone it is known to cause dehydration. Headaches are one of the symptoms that you are dehydrated. Considering the aches go away when you drink water is another confirmation this is what you are running into. Just make sure to drink plenty of high quality H²O. 

Definitely this!

Also signs are getting dizzy when standing or dark urine.

[KayXo]

Definitely effects of Spiro, an increased ratio of potassium to sodium causing leg cramps and headaches.

Eat salty, as much as you want! Very important. Drink as much water as you need too, plain water.

Avoid high potassium stuff, like energy/sports drinks, mineral water, fruit juices, sodas, salt SUBSTITUTES. Moderate your intake of diuretics like caffeinated drinks, even tea. If you take supplements, be sure that they don't contain a lot of potassium.

Basically, you want to control your intake of potassium while taking in as much sodium (salt) and water as you crave. Your doctor should have warned you of this.