In the past month I've had a really odd effect to e that I hadn't heard of before. The skin on the bottom of my feet really dried out. I was expecting dry skin but I wasn't expecting this. After drying it got really tough and itchy for a week and then the top layer of skin started flaking off.  These were like inch long skin flakes.  All the new skin is mich softer, a more pink color, and more sensitive then my feet used to be.

It only happened to the bottom of my feet, but its made me feel a bit like a snake shedding its old skin.

Something similar happened to the back of my heels!

Quote from: Ms Grace on May 15, 2014, 12:56:02 AM
Something similar happened to the back of my heels!

I'm glad I'm not the only one. It's crazy to think of the little things that happen that seem to hardly get mentioned.  I wonder aghast else will happen.

They were horribly cracked and yuck...now lovely and smooth, and I didn't do anything else to them! Yay!

Quote from: Evelyn K on May 15, 2014, 12:44:50 AM
For the first time in my life, the pollen allergy season has had no effect on me.

The itchy eyes and sneezing. NONE!

That sounds wonderful! I hope this happens to me too! But then the rational part of my brain tells me that it could also be the results of proper hydration, more active lifestyle, and better diet...
But I'll cross my fingers hoping it really is the hormones that can do this (:

Anyone else notice this benefit?

I always keep a bottle of Allegra stocked in my drawer for this very season. The cars outside are dusted green...

I'm bewildered to say the least.

I've gone totally bi/pansexual. It's absolutely amazing being attracted to both genders. 

I have to say I can only ever see myself in a long term relationship with a woman but I've had lots of fun with boys since starting hrt.

Quote from: Evelyn K on May 15, 2014, 12:44:50 AM
For the first time in my life, the pollen allergy season has had no effect on me.

The itchy eyes and sneezing. NONE!

That happened to me last year and this year.  Nothing for the first time ever.  I never thought of it as HRT related, but wow.  My wife was miserable and hating it for weeks, but I got off scott free.

Quote from: AlexisPP on May 15, 2014, 12:53:28 AM
In the past month I've had a really odd effect to e that I hadn't heard of before. The skin on the bottom of my feet really dried out. I was expecting dry skin but I wasn't expecting this. After drying it got really tough and itchy for a week and then the top layer of skin started flaking off.  These were like inch long skin flakes.  All the new skin is mich softer, a more pink color, and more sensitive then my feet used to be.

It only happened to the bottom of my feet, but its made me feel a bit like a snake shedding its old skin.

This happened to me at around a month or so in. In fact I posted a thread about it. New skin is much softer and I now can't walk around outside barefoot like I used to, lol!!

Ally

I think I can see the veins in my hands and lower arms more. I used to only notice them when they were raised, but now I can see them fairly clearly pretty much every time I decide to look. Especially my wrists. I could be imagining it. Could be related to getting a lot more exercise now? I have started cycling again, going from little activity to around an hour cycling a day. I could also be imagining this, but my bicycle seat seems to irritate in different places. It's kind of like I'm starting to sit 'around' the seat rather than 'on' it. Haven't ridden it in about 7 months and its 5 months HRT this Friday (aka, today )

Quote from: Allyda on May 13, 2014, 12:17:15 PM
That's strange, for me it's just the opposite. I catch myself scanning my periphrial vision more and taking detailed account of my surroundings and anyone within a 7-10 foot radius of me. If there's a potential threat or danger I want to see it coming in order to avoid it if possible.

Ally

I thought about it more and I think I see what's happening. It's tunnel vision of my own subconscious doing. I'm so concentrated on my appearance lately that everything else just gets phased out. My shields are down.

I think as I become more comfortable with myself, my radar will pick right back up.

Quote from: Evelyn K on May 16, 2014, 12:32:47 AM
I thought about it more and I think I see what's happening. It's tunnel vision of my own subconscious doing. I'm so concentrated on my appearance lately that everything else just gets phased out. My shields are down.

I think as I become more comfortable with myself, my radar will pick right back up.

You know that's probably it. When I first went full time for about 3-6 months I was a little tunnel visioned. I just focussed on what was ahead of me cause I didn't want to know what kind of looks I may or may not be getting, if you know what I mean. But once my confidence grew I was back to my overly self aware self. You'll figure it out Evelyn.

Best Wishes

Ally

The most surprising thing for me was how easily I cut and bruise. My female skin is so much more delicate than my male skin.

Getting hips was a nice bonus - I did not expect that either.

My taste buds have changed 0_0 dramatically. 23 years of hating blue cheese, black olives, pickles, and all things salad. Now I can't have enough of em

I'm always.freezing.my.ass.off. I use to keep my house at 70 degrees, now I can't have it lower than 77 because at 76 im shivering.

But the most surprising effect has been skin glow. My skin actually glistens now even in the faintest light, its almost like I'm a twilight vampire (lame -_- lol) and I actually TAN... I use to BURN like an albino, now my skin actually tans instead of getting bright red and burnt.

Also; genetic hypertension seems to have disappeared. So technically speaking, E saved my heart lol

The softness of my skin was the first change I noticed, and as my skin became smoother and softer, so did I. There has been a wonderful transformation of both my body and my soul. I have become better able to live life as it unfolds and less anxious about the future and less critical of others with whom I disagree. And for that as much as for my physical change I am grateful.

My temperament has changed. I'm starting to become my sister, this is not a good thing the world can hardly handle one of us. Having our pop's temper ment has ment we are high strung. But now I don't no if it's the E or the fact that I'm happier so I'm expressing myself more. Some days I'm all sugar and spice , others I'm a total firecracker with a very short fuse .
Watch out world this girl has a temper and an attitude and she just waits for you to give her the opportunity to use it

I am in almost my 3rd month of HRT. I have been pleasantly surprised with breast growth already. I am 54 and was told due to age that I should not expect much. But I am a A cup a;ready and very much aware of them. I will be happy to reach a B and love iy if I made it to a C cup. Mother is a C, daughters a a D and a DD. I too love all the other changes too slower facial hair growth, softer skin, rounder behind.

The appearance of 3 faintly visible veins on my forehead.

More freckles. Yay!

Quote from: Ms Grace on May 18, 2014, 01:28:43 AM
More freckles. Yay!

is this an hrt thing?
cause i got some too :/