Thanks Helen.  Been there, done that with the envy thing.

Melissa

Congrats Melissa!!
I started last month!! I've made it a point not to stand in front of the mirror, because you know, a watched pot never boils.

I've heard about people taking low dose asprin, but my doc didn't say anything about it. I think I'll call her. I just had some blood work done and the lady ask me if I was on any thinners because I bled so good. Hopefuly when my results come back my meds will be increased.

anyway congrats and enjoy!!
Amber

Just to bring what should already be known to the top of the table...
One of the worries of HRT is becoming a bleeder, as in your clotting ability is reduced or eliminated.

I've wondered just a bit if my clotting was up to snuff on more than one occasion, so I've been a bit worried of this.

Regardless, I had my initial blood test before getting anywhere close to HRT, so when my Dr. prescribed what he did (no aspirin in sight) I feel he knows what he is doing. (Actually I had to have two initial blood tests because the first was ordered by a local endoc and lets just say it did not have the important tests in it, but never mind that.)

Anyway, if your Dr. knows what they are doing and they did/didn't prescribe the daily aspirin dose then odds are strong that there is a reason for it.

If you Dr. is who I think it is I am suprised that a prior blood test was not taken for baseline purposes.

Yes, my doctor is who you think it is and a bloodtest was taken at my appointment.

Melissa

Quote from: Kimberly on February 03, 2006, 09:56:34 AM
Anyway, if your Dr. knows what they are doing and they did/didn't prescribe the daily aspirin dose then odds are strong that there is a reason for it.

Yes my Doc/Endoc knows exactly what she's doing. As far as the aspirin issue, if I have a question about by health, the I WILL rightfully ask it regardless of the reputation of who holds my medical records.

Amber

Exactly right

Hey Melissa,

I'm really excited for you! I know that you've been waiting for a long time for this, and now your day has come. 

Hopefully within the next month after I have the ultrasound done on my kidney, I'll be talking with my doctor about starting me on hormones and I'll just be a month behind.

Gina

Congrats!

Another aspirin user here too.  I picked up the small bottle of Bayer somewhere in my travels and I try to pop one in each evening. 

What is odd is right before I was told to take them an old man sitting in the passenger seat of a van, at the vet office, got my attention and told me that he had just had some issues and the docs mentioned that if he had taken a daily dose of aspirin that he may never have gone through it.  He decided to let as many know as possible after that.

Congrats Melissa. 

I can't wait to join you in HRT club.

Thanks Gina, LIT, and Lillith.

Well, I've now been on hormones for a week and today is day #8.  As expected, I have not noticed any major changes, but I am recording anything I *think* might be a change so I can look back later and see if I was right or not.  I have had no problems yet with forgetting my medication.  I take them first thing when I wake up every morning and just in case I do forget one morning, I store them in my purse, which I always bring with me.

The biggest change I have noticed, is I am able to actually function better at work and I think this is mainly due to knowing that I am at least on the right track, rather than the actual effects themselves.  Also, I noticed right from the beginning that I seem to have more energy during the day.  This is quite different than I have felt for years before beginning HRT, as I have always felt very tired.

There was one day during the week (Monday, I think) where I was feeling so good I couldn't stop smiling.  I hope that comes back.  It felt really good.

I have been trying to drink plenty of water as well, so I haven't felt dizzy at all since that one time when I first started.

Well, I have a doctor's appointment in a little less than 2 weeks, so I'll see what additional changes (if any) occur by then.  I am really curious what my T level was before starting.  I'll need to remember to ask my doctor about that.

Melissa

So glad to hear things are going so smoothly.
It was that way for Leah too. Only good changes she says and I have to agree.

Have a great evening and tell Sharie Hi.

Smiles,
Peggiann

Hello Melissa,

I noticed in another topic you mentioned that you were taking your estrogen sublingually.  You didn't mention if the estrogen was designed to be taken that way.  If it wasn't (there is this type of estrogen out there) then read the following:

QuoteAlmost any form of substance is appropriate for sublingual administration, so long as in that form the substance can readily enter into solution with the saliva in the mouth. Chemicals prepared as powders, solutions, or even aerosol sprays may all make use of this method. However, a number of factors, such as pH, molecular weight, and lipid solubility (to name just a few) of a substance may determine whether the route is practical or not. Based on these properties, it is entirely possible that a drug, which will readily become a solution with saliva, simply diffuses too slowly (or not at all) in the buccal mucosa to be effective.

and check with your doctor for that type

Just my 2 cents

Steph

Hi Stephanie, that's how my doctor told me to take it.  It even says on the side of the bottle.  So, I pretty sure I'm doing it correctly.  Anyhow, I'm already noticing some physical changes such as pigmentation changes, so I know it's working.

Melissa

That's great Melissa.  I hope all continues to go well for you.

Steph

Thanks Stephanie.  It's made a big difference so far.

Melissa


Posted at: February 14, 2006, 09:51:15 AM

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My newest hormonal change is that I now have tingley nipples.  I've pretty much had it all day and they are still that way.  Before hormones, my nipples had pretty much no sensation whatsoever.  I'm really happy with the changes so far.

Melissa