Spiro is making me huuuungryyyy!

[MarinaM]

Seriously! How is this normal? I've been eating everything I can bear for two days. My chocolate and coffee cravings are ravenous! Oh lord. Could it be I'm not getting enough? I do urinate more, but I rather think that is due to me drinking liquids pretty much 24/7. I need me some estrogen, I'm going crazy over here

[Padma]

If you're urinating more, it could be all the coffee (serious diuretic) .

[Julie1957]

I got very hungry when I started spiro and estrogen.  Everything tasted wonderful and I kept eating after I was full because it tasted so good (be careful that you don't gain too much weight).  I assumed that it was the estrogen but it could have been the spiro (or just the lack of T).  My appitite went back to normal after a month or so.

[Joelene9]

I got very hungry when I started spiro and estrogen.  Everything tasted wonderful and I kept eating after I was full because it tasted so good (be careful that you don't gain too much weight).  I assumed that it was the estrogen but it could have been the spiro (or just the lack of T).  My appitite went back to normal after a month or so.

Same here, except my diet is just getting back to normal.  The Spiro probably kept my weight from going up too high. Slow down on both the caffeine and foods rich in potassium when on Spiro.
  Joelene

[MarinaM]

I cut out the potassium, but I have a very advanced caffeine addiction. If I don't get it, I have chronic headaches and generally feel like complete trash until I do. I tried to stop it cold turkey and only lasted a day and a half. Too much pressure. One thing at a time 

[wendy]

The spiro made me have to urinate more frequently.  Increase the amount of water you are drinking and it will fill your stomach and make you less hungry.  I did not find an increase in appetite with spiro and e.

[JennX]

I was never on Spiro alone, but the combination of Estradiol + Spiro made me loose weight, if anything. Not really hungry much either? I stay far away from caffeine though... no coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks, etc. Eating too many processed sugars and carbs can have similar effects on the body as well. Water, brown rice, whole grains, fruits, and water are your friends.