Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Artesia on July 18, 2017, 07:33:01 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Somethings not right
Post by: Artesia on July 18, 2017, 07:33:01 PM
Post by: Artesia on July 18, 2017, 07:33:01 PM
I don't know, something is different. I don't feel as good as when I first started, or when they doubled my doses. They backed off my Estradiol on my last visit about a month ago, by a quarter of a dose, still one and a half times what I started with. I'm still losing weight, my boobs still are sore but they actually look a touch smaller today than yesterday, my leg hair is starting to thicken and the growth sped up again, and my chest hair needed shaved again which I hadn't needed to do for a touch over a month.
I actually feel like I'm getting sick, but would that have an effect on those things? I don't think so, but if anyone knows, could you tell me?
I've been working almost 60 hours a week, doing my college course stuff, and taking care of the home. So I'm pretty sure my body is about to crash out for some rest.
I actually feel like I'm getting sick, but would that have an effect on those things? I don't think so, but if anyone knows, could you tell me?
I've been working almost 60 hours a week, doing my college course stuff, and taking care of the home. So I'm pretty sure my body is about to crash out for some rest.
Title: Re: Somethings not right
Post by: sarah1972 on July 18, 2017, 09:29:41 PM
Post by: sarah1972 on July 18, 2017, 09:29:41 PM
Hope you don't mind asking: How long are you on hormones? I have noticed a real drop in energy levels at month 6 and attributed it to work stress as well.
Maybe it is really your body telling you it is time for a break. Especially if you have been working like crazy for a long time, you may be inching to a burn out which can take an extremely long time to recover from (been there, done that). Please take care of yourself!
Hugs Sarah
Maybe it is really your body telling you it is time for a break. Especially if you have been working like crazy for a long time, you may be inching to a burn out which can take an extremely long time to recover from (been there, done that). Please take care of yourself!
Hugs Sarah
Title: Re: Somethings not right
Post by: Artesia on July 19, 2017, 03:54:12 AM
Post by: Artesia on July 19, 2017, 03:54:12 AM
Quote from: sarah1972 on July 18, 2017, 09:29:41 PM
Hope you don't mind asking: How long are you on hormones? I have noticed a real drop in energy levels at month 6 and attributed it to work stress as well.
Maybe it is really your body telling you it is time for a break. Especially if you have been working like crazy for a long time, you may be inching to a burn out which can take an extremely long time to recover from (been there, done that). Please take care of yourself!
Hugs Sarah
Around 10 months or so. I really am horrible with dates, sorry. My job is to take care of peoples food, and to help the residents, someone always has to be there. Being short staffed in a town where no one seems to want to work leaves me trying to take care of multiple positions in the dietary department. This is why I'm looking for a new job, which I'm sure is also adding to my stress pile. I'm so going to sleep the sleep of the dead on Friday, universe willing. I should feel better when I get up Saturday.
Title: Re: Somethings not right
Post by: KarynMcD on July 19, 2017, 04:23:08 AM
Post by: KarynMcD on July 19, 2017, 04:23:08 AM
Tell your doctor.
Title: Re: Somethings not right
Post by: LizK on July 19, 2017, 04:46:20 AM
Post by: LizK on July 19, 2017, 04:46:20 AM
Can you get you levels tested easily? When I read of body hair I think Testosterone. I agree with Karyn if you can see your Dr, they should be able to help you sort out what is going on.