Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Valerie Elizabeth on February 26, 2009, 06:08:45 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Started HRT
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on February 26, 2009, 06:08:45 PM
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on February 26, 2009, 06:08:45 PM
So, I have finally started HRT, and I feel amazing.
I can't say that it is the drugs, but I know I feel amazing. I started yesterday, and today I just feel so good. I know it is probably just a mental thing from starting, but I am so happy.
I noticed that I am laughing more, and am just happier. It is truly and amazing experience.
I can't say that it is the drugs, but I know I feel amazing. I started yesterday, and today I just feel so good. I know it is probably just a mental thing from starting, but I am so happy.
I noticed that I am laughing more, and am just happier. It is truly and amazing experience.
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: tinkerbell on February 26, 2009, 07:43:11 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on February 26, 2009, 07:43:11 PM
My most sincere congratulations Valerie. A huge step foward towards completion! :)
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Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Janet_Girl on February 26, 2009, 08:11:54 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on February 26, 2009, 08:11:54 PM
The placebo effect of any medication is the expected result. The calming is the first, then the changes.
Janet
Janet
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Renate on February 26, 2009, 08:22:26 PM
Post by: Renate on February 26, 2009, 08:22:26 PM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on February 26, 2009, 08:11:54 PM
The placebo effect...
Mmm. I think calling it placebo might be a bit hard.
Knowing that you are going forward even before any pharmocological change occurs is very powerful.
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Hannah on February 26, 2009, 11:36:32 PM
Post by: Hannah on February 26, 2009, 11:36:32 PM
Congratulations Valerie! How exciting! Did you mark the day on the calendar? Not many people get second birthdays :-*
Make SURE and stay hydrated! Spiro (assuming youre using it) will steal your joy in nothing flat when it starts punching you in the back of the head from dehydration.
Make SURE and stay hydrated! Spiro (assuming youre using it) will steal your joy in nothing flat when it starts punching you in the back of the head from dehydration.
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on February 26, 2009, 11:49:55 PM
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on February 26, 2009, 11:49:55 PM
Thanks for all the positive replies!
For sure. My endo told me it would be dehydrating. I have been drinking quite a bit of water lately.
Quote from: Hannah on February 26, 2009, 11:36:32 PM
Congratulations Valerie! How exciting! Did you mark the day on the calendar? Not many people get second birthdays :-*
Make SURE and stay hydrated! Spiro (assuming you're using it) will steal your joy in nothing flat when it starts punching you in the back of the head from dehydration.
For sure. My endo told me it would be dehydrating. I have been drinking quite a bit of water lately.
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: JENNIFER on February 27, 2009, 12:33:32 PM
Post by: JENNIFER on February 27, 2009, 12:33:32 PM
Congrats to you Valerie Elizabeth. I too started on hormone therapy this week but I cannot report feeling anything different about how I feel. Far too soon I guess as I am on a 3-monthly injection for Testosterone suppression and low dose oestrogen tablet daily with Aspirin to ward of clotting ( stroke history etc ), no drug names/dosages here because of a previous warning from a friendly moderator.
The only thing I can suggest could be different is waking up each morning without the usual need to lie there a while to decide when to get out of bed. Not so tired either and possibly a sudden loss of interest in alcoholic beverages!!
The only thing I can suggest could be different is waking up each morning without the usual need to lie there a while to decide when to get out of bed. Not so tired either and possibly a sudden loss of interest in alcoholic beverages!!
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Jay on February 27, 2009, 12:35:44 PM
Post by: Jay on February 27, 2009, 12:35:44 PM
Congrats Valerie! ;D
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Julie Marie on February 27, 2009, 12:36:33 PM
Post by: Julie Marie on February 27, 2009, 12:36:33 PM
The first of many doors opens. The smell of freedom is in the air. Congrats!
Julie
Julie
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: FairyGirl on February 27, 2009, 12:37:09 PM
Post by: FairyGirl on February 27, 2009, 12:37:09 PM
congratulations Valerie! (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fsmilie%2Ffroehlich%2Fa075.gif&hash=05904abd92e656cbbc7de8d807185ce90678621f) I know you're excited about it. I won't start for a few days yet, but I swear I'm already feeling better! haha I think just knowing we are moving in the right direction must stimulate some feel-good chemicals in our brains or something :laugh:
ps your name is very pretty (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fmore%2Fflowers%2F050.gif&hash=d23dc439ba04b9440a8d9e5562cc53aae083b864)
ps your name is very pretty (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fmore%2Fflowers%2F050.gif&hash=d23dc439ba04b9440a8d9e5562cc53aae083b864)
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: imaz on February 27, 2009, 01:44:41 PM
Post by: imaz on February 27, 2009, 01:44:41 PM
Congratulations :)
The effects, psychological as well as physical are really wonderful.
Enjoy :)
The effects, psychological as well as physical are really wonderful.
Enjoy :)
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on February 27, 2009, 05:00:22 PM
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on February 27, 2009, 05:00:22 PM
So, I just had a question. It's now day 3 of the hormones, and my nipples are itchy. They arent erect, or sore or anything. They are just (both) itchy. Normal?
Thanks again to everyone for the support.
Thank you!!!
Thanks again to everyone for the support.
Quote from: FairyGirl on February 27, 2009, 12:37:09 PM
congratulations Valerie!
ps your name is very pretty
Thank you!!!
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: imaz on February 27, 2009, 05:59:18 PM
Post by: imaz on February 27, 2009, 05:59:18 PM
Sounds normal to me, that's how it started IIRC. :)
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: Marie on February 28, 2009, 09:50:53 AM
Post by: Marie on February 28, 2009, 09:50:53 AM
I'll never forgot (unless I go senile) sitting in the Happy Harry's parking lot with a coca-cola and a filled spiro scrip. Itchy nipples, hmm just make sure to give door frames a wider birth when they really start to come online.
Title: Re: Started HRT
Post by: imaz on February 28, 2009, 10:49:28 AM
Post by: imaz on February 28, 2009, 10:49:28 AM
Quote from: Marie on February 28, 2009, 09:50:53 AM
I'll never forgot (unless I go senile) sitting in the Happy Harry's parking lot with a coca-cola and a filled spiro scrip. Itchy nipples, hmm just make sure to give door frames a wider birth when they really start to come online.
Hehe! Very good point, one soon learns as it sure can hurt!