Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Thylacin on January 04, 2014, 07:59:49 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Sore muscles?
Post by: Thylacin on January 04, 2014, 07:59:49 AM
Post by: Thylacin on January 04, 2014, 07:59:49 AM
So I'm at the two week mark of low dose E and spiro, and I'm experiencing some muscle soreness in my arms and legs. I was wondering if this was normal.
I'm guessing that my T levels are dropping and my muscles might be atrophying as a result, which could explain the soreness, I guess? Is that something that might start this soon?
I'm guessing that my T levels are dropping and my muscles might be atrophying as a result, which could explain the soreness, I guess? Is that something that might start this soon?
Title: Re: Sore muscles?
Post by: FalseHybridPrincess on January 04, 2014, 08:07:59 AM
Post by: FalseHybridPrincess on January 04, 2014, 08:07:59 AM
hhhhm Im 23 days sometimes my muscles would kinda only slightly hurt when Id do something with them...not when I dont do anything that involes muscle work...
anyway check your strentgh...for example I dunno if its to early but I definately feel like ive lost some of my power...like I was on the elevator and tried to open the door like I usually did and I noticed I couldnt and had to add some extra power...
I dunno...
anyway check your strentgh...for example I dunno if its to early but I definately feel like ive lost some of my power...like I was on the elevator and tried to open the door like I usually did and I noticed I couldnt and had to add some extra power...
I dunno...
Title: Re: Sore muscles?
Post by: Eva Marie on January 04, 2014, 08:44:19 AM
Post by: Eva Marie on January 04, 2014, 08:44:19 AM
I have gone through periods of muscle soreness and joint pain on HRT. Is that normal? I dunno, I only have a sample size of one so I can't say. Both the soreness and the joint pain eventually subsided.
My latest issue is with muscle cramps, especially with my toes/feet.
My latest issue is with muscle cramps, especially with my toes/feet.
Title: Re: Sore muscles?
Post by: Jenny07 on January 04, 2014, 08:53:53 PM
Post by: Jenny07 on January 04, 2014, 08:53:53 PM
Yes my muscle where sore and ached badly at about two weeks into e and it's gradually dissipated.
Now at 3 months and feeling much better. :)
I also got bad headaches as the E soaked in.
J
Now at 3 months and feeling much better. :)
I also got bad headaches as the E soaked in.
J
Title: Re: Sore muscles?
Post by: PrincessDayna on January 20, 2014, 07:44:13 PM
Post by: PrincessDayna on January 20, 2014, 07:44:13 PM
I have definitely noticed lack of strength, especially six months in or so...what was once 20 pounds now like fifty-but the only muscle soreness I have ever gotten was during those times, like carrying milk, dog food bags in to the fur baby, etc etc. I do notice a little flab where arm muscles once were a bit more defined...but not much atrophy thay asside upper body strength wise other then forearms got tad more feminine as well as hands.
Title: Re: Sore muscles?
Post by: Joan on January 20, 2014, 07:52:42 PM
Post by: Joan on January 20, 2014, 07:52:42 PM
I'm at 11 days on estradiol, and I've been getting the same thing. In fact I have it right now in my upper arms. I don't know what is causing it, but I'm assuming it's just normal :)
Title: Re: Sore muscles?
Post by: Jamie D on January 20, 2014, 08:00:16 PM
Post by: Jamie D on January 20, 2014, 08:00:16 PM
Quote from: Thylacin on January 04, 2014, 07:59:49 AM
So I'm at the two week mark of low dose E and spiro, and I'm experiencing some muscle soreness in my arms and legs. I was wondering if this was normal.
I'm guessing that my T levels are dropping and my muscles might be atrophying as a result, which could explain the soreness, I guess? Is that something that might start this soon?
More likely it is electrolyte depletion from the spiro, a diuretic. Try drinking a little Gatorade and see if that helps.
If you are exercising a lot, it could also be lactic acid build up in your muscles.