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Started by rib, March 13, 2017, 10:01:41 PM

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rib

Has anyone experienced fatigue and dizzines as a result of hrt? Iv NEVER heard it from any trans people or cis people on hormones. My kaiser doctor is trying to say that every one who is on any kind of hormones gets these problems, and that my hemoglobin is way to high amd that i need to take less testosterone. But my doctor who is specialized in hrt for trans people tells me the fatigue and dizzines is not related to the hrt or hemoglobin amd my hemoglobin is perfectly fine. I suspect an autoimmune problem for a few reasons
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Elis

T will make you feel more energetic not fatigued or dizzy. Seems like that 'doctor' has no clue what he's talking about and is putting your health at risk.
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FTMDiaries

I'm afraid your doctor may be onto something, and you might need another blood test to figure out which doctor is telling you the truth (what's a 'kaiser doctor'? is that your GP?).

There is a condition that can happen when you're on T: your haemotocrit can go too high. Haematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in your blood. If it goes too high, you'll have a condition called polycythemia which needs medical treatment. It's actually very common in guys who go on T and this is one of the reasons why we need to have regular blood tests.

Symptoms of polycythemia include dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, red skin, tiredness, abdominal discomfort and itchy skin after a bath or shower. See that list? It includes both of the symptoms you mention: fatigue and dizziness! Have a look at the patient information leaflet that comes with your T: you'll see that this is a known risk factor for taking it.

So yes, go back to your doctor and get another blood test done. Ask them to check your haematocrit specifically (not just haemoglobin in general), and ask them the treat you accordingly. Oh, and taking less testosterone is the last solution for this problem: it's more commonly treated with medication or by blood letting.





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Kylo

Fatigue and dizziness is indeed a symptom of thick blood or polycythemia that T can cause. Easily remedied by a hematocrit test/venesection.
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