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mnrjpf99

February 18, 2016, 07:28:14 PM
Tomorrow my Spiro and E dosage will be increased. I am just wondering if my side effects will by way worse or not much different? I know everyone is different, but I am just wondering from anyone's personal experience?

I have pretty much gotten used to the side effects up to this point. I have a busy weekend and I hope it won't be a miserable one is all.
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HappyMoni

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February 18, 2016, 08:58:31 PM
Dear Mnr,
     I have had 3 level increases for E and one for Spiro. All changes were pretty gradual for me. The last increase in E actually made my emotions calmer. I was expecting the opposite. Nothing about it made me feel bad, I would say it made me unpredictable to myself at times.  Good luck!  Moni
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Ms Grace

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February 18, 2016, 10:05:39 PM
It will probably make things a bit more intense. If your spiro is increasing expect to be going to the bathroom more. Make sure you drink enough water.
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KayXo

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February 19, 2016, 04:43:22 PM
Quote from: Ms Grace on February 18, 2016, 10:05:39 PMMake sure you drink enough water.

And have enough SALT.
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Hikari

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February 19, 2016, 04:49:54 PM
When I got my dosage doubled earlier this year I found myself getting overly emotional more often at first but it seemed to go away after a bit. I noticed renewed breast pain along with it all in all I am happy my doctor decided I could raise it.
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mnrjpf99

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February 28, 2016, 08:21:44 AM
It has been a week now since my I started my raised dosage. So far, the side effects are only a lil more intense. I know this is coincidence, but on the day I started the higher dosage, I noticed the beginning of breast tenderness. Yay! I have also noticed some weight loss since I first started HRT a month ago.However that could be due to dropping from 3 sodas a day to practically no soda. I drink a LOT of water, but I use the powdered flavorings. I hate straight water. Blahhh.
There is a HUGE difference between acceptance and just being tolerated. Being who you really are and being accepted is awesome, but merely being tolerated for who you are, would be more hell than it's worth. No matter what. Never change who you are for ANYONE because they are not worth it...
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StillAnonymous

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February 28, 2016, 05:35:22 PM
I would think soda is the dominating factor for weight loss.  I was losing weight prior to beginning HRT based on cutting soda, and I lost a little bit more when I began probably from some muscle loss.

I just doubled my dosage in Estradiol.  I am also curious about this.  It has only been 2-3 days and I haven't noticed anything, but I know not to expect anything so soon.



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IdontEven

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February 28, 2016, 07:54:10 PM
When my dosage was increased (once so far) it basically mirrored what happened when I first started taking it. There's an adjustment period, followed by a leveling out ~2 months in and a surge in happiness/contentment levels, at least for me. That first month though...I'm going to need to get someone to keep an eye on me for the next dosage increase. I made some really poor decisions on the last one.
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