Life without Spiro and Fincar

[warlockmaker]

I remember all the unusual physical effects when I was taking Spiro and Fincar. My energy levels were down, my need to pee often, my body heat fluctuations was debilitating . Thus my physical fitness decreased.  Now, after srs I don't take Spiro or Fincar and OMG the difference in my physical feelings and heat tolerance has been outstanding. I now have the energy and am back to being very fit exercising 1.5 hours a day. Plan to return to compete in triathlons where I represented my country as a male..and now to represent my country as a female. 

[StillAnonymous]

What a dream.  Congratulations!

I was just about to make my own thread on a negative effect I think I am having from spironolactone.  I've been getting charley horses in my legs.  I've always gotten them, but it is happening more often and they hurt a lot more compared to before.  I can bare through the soreness and tiredness, but having to use the bathroom every second can really frustrate me!

[amoeba]

What a dream.  Congratulations!

I was just about to make my own thread on a negative effect I think I am having from spironolactone.  I've been getting charley horses in my legs.  I've always gotten them, but it is happening more often and they hurt a lot more compared to before.  I can bare through the soreness and tiredness, but having to use the bathroom every second can really frustrate me!

Painful leg cramps can be caused by dehydration. Since spiro is a diuretic, excessive loss of fluids is a real possibility. I'd suggest making sure you're getting plenty of water during the day. It is a pain having to use the bathroom frequently as a result, but I think it's necessary.

I keep a 750 ml bottle with me at work, and usually have 2-3 bottles full before lunch, and another 2-3 after, depending on thirst. I slow down after I get home, because I don't want to be awake all night peeing. All up, I think I'm drinking between 4-5 litres per day on average.

I remember getting severe cramps in my calves ages ago when I was around 11 or 12 years old. I was up for hours at night in tears for a couple of nights not really knowing what was happening. After the 2nd night, I told my parents, and they made a doctor's appointment but sent me to school anyway. Of course I ended up fainting in gym class, and the school nurse told me I was quite dehydrated.

Anyways, I started spiro a few weeks ago. I was super diligent with my water consumption right from the start, except one busy afternoon/evening when I didn't manage to drink any water at all from about 4:00 PM. I only had half a glass before going to bed that night, because again I didn't want to be up all night peeing. I woke up that night with the same painful leg cramps I'd had as a kid. I realized then that water intake is no joke.

[Dena]

What a dream.  Congratulations!

I was just about to make my own thread on a negative effect I think I am having from spironolactone.  I've been getting charley horses in my legs.  I've always gotten them, but it is happening more often and they hurt a lot more compared to before.  I can bare through the soreness and tiredness, but having to use the bathroom every second can really frustrate me!

In addition to water intake, low salt intake can cause charley horses. When not on spiro the salt in question would be potassium chloride. On spiro the salt would be sodium chloride . My roommate often had leg cramps and I was able to reduce them greatly with diet changes.

[Laura_7]

I remember all the unusual physical effects when I was taking Spiro and Fincar. My energy levels were down, my need to pee often, my body heat fluctuations was debilitating . Thus my physical fitness decreased.  Now, after srs I don't take Spiro or Fincar and OMG the difference in my physical feelings and heat tolerance has been outstanding. I now have the energy and am back to being very fit exercising 1.5 hours a day. Plan to return to compete in triathlons where I represented my country as a male..and now to represent my country as a female.

Yes, some anti androgens have effects on mood and energy level, and libido.

Going without anti androgen may be possible with implants and injections.
Imo a way to be considered, there are endos who go that route. Often people report feeling energized and having few side effects.


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