I went last week to the doctor and he gave me approval and a prescription. Asked me questions and such, seems I knew more than most his patience, said my therapist did a good job. Kinda neat seems my therapist is pretty known over here in the GBLT community.

Only side effect i've seen so far is the more frequent urination, that is a pain at work :/ Other than that, though its not a side effect really, I feel like crying alot, then again I was like that before so cant really decide if its just me or the pills lol. Havent posted in a while, just feel kinda down for no reason really, so I figure maybe I'll post get some response, need some interaction I guess, been cooped up all day.

Quote from: kaide on January 18, 2010, 08:01:06 PM

Only side effect i've seen so far is the more frequent urination, that is a pain at work :/ Other than that, though its not a side effect really, I feel like crying alot, then again I was like that before so cant really decide if its just me or the pills lol.

If your meds include spironolactone, the spiro will cause more frequent urination and lower blood pressure. Its primary use is/was as a diuretic for hypertension control. You may also find yourself craving salty things (dill pickles make a good snack) because of the sodium depletion and possibly some leg/foot cramps due to potassium depletion (bananas help).

Crying? That hit me early on with estrogen. Not a major thing for me, i.e., have only had 2 or 3 short crying jags when overwhelmed by too many extra volunteer jobs.

Enjoy!!

Robyn

Yes, I am on spiro, and estrace, so I kind of expected to use the restroom more

Just got out of a hot bath, feel much better although I didn't have my book :/ *reading the twilight book, friends kept pestering me to*

I like salty things so I figured I just craved them naturally heh didn't know it could make me crave them.

I've always cried when I was mad or watching a movie/reading a book, so I wasn't really sure. I mean I didn't think the pills would effect you so fast, that's why I was curious.

Damn I love pickles, and pickled cabage, and olives, and capers and pickled onions and pickled herring 


Yeah, spiro makes you retain more potassium rather than lose it.

Quote from: kaide on January 18, 2010, 08:31:22 PM
Yes, I am on spiro, and estrace, so I kind of expected to use the restroom more

Just got out of a hot bath, feel much better although I didn't have my book :/ *reading the twilight book, friends kept pestering me to*

I like salty things so I figured I just craved them naturally heh didn't know it could make me crave them.

I've always cried when I was mad or watching a movie/reading a book, so I wasn't really sure. I mean I didn't think the pills would effect you so fast, that's why I was curious.

mmmm yummy yummy spiro and estrace. The only thing I hate is going to the bathroom 25 times a day.

I've only been on HRT for a few months and I was also rather surprised at how quickly it takes effect

My boobs have been feeling irritated for quite awhile soon after starting. Today I woke up to very sore angry boobies that don't like to touch anything
I made the mistake of bumping the left one, it's been very unforgiving all day 

Be sure to stay hydrated

do you dehydrate easy? Yeah Ive heard they can be sensitive, is there an average time before they start becoming sensitive?

Had to go get a pickle,  who of thought all it takes to get you in a good mood is a hot bath and a pickle lol

I find it pretty easy to get dehydrated on spiro, because I have a bad habit of drinking coffee all day which is yet another diuretic. So watch out for that one.

I never really thought about the salty food cravings, but now that I think about it I'm totally in agreement with this one. I've always liked salty snacks. But there's times now when it's not a craving, it's a need.

Also, I'm in the camp that says the crying comes from getting in touch with your real emotions without feeling the need to edit them through the "male expected behavior" filter. I don't see it as hormonal. But I have a good friend who tells me I just haven't hit the right experience to unlock the magic tears yet. We'll see. And so will you, I suppose. 

I have never experienced any extra ordinary trips to the ladies room on spiro and I am a coffee addict.  I actually go more now than when I was taking spiro.

But the coffee never affects me, even with the sleep pattern.  Too many years drinking the black gold.

Estrogen is a total different story.  More emotional, boob pain, softer skin.

Congrats!

I'm not on spiro (I had SRS) but I still pee a lot. I'm a pee factory. But, a lot of girls are like that, too.

Quote from: Nicky on January 18, 2010, 08:44:05 PM
Damn I love pickles, and pickled cabage, and olives, and capers and pickled onions and pickled herring 

Mmmmmmmmm pickles!!!  You forgot my fave, pickled okra =P.

I don't feel like I'm any more emotional than before, but I don't really think that would have been humanly possible anyway.

Dill pickles, vanilla ice creme and hot fudge.  Nummy.

And NO I am not pregnant.  I just like, especial after my second ex and our second child.

Quote from: Janet Lynn on January 19, 2010, 12:13:07 PM
Dill pickles, vanilla ice creme and hot fudge.  Nummy.

And NO I am not pregnant.  I just like, especial after my second ex and our second child.

lol. I have a weird one. Lays Potato Chips and mustard. Friend showed me and I think it's not that bad 

oh and I'm not PG either!

Congrats on getting your HRT started Kaide 

Eww coffee I'm not much a bitter drink person, why I don't drink much beer really, drink sweet drinks. New favorite is sex in a glass lol.

I love brine pickles (or kosher pickles as they are often known) I make them at home occasionaly.

I'll have to try pickled ocra...I think I know where they would be if there are any in my city.

Of course this is totally on topic....cause hrt makes you want such things...sort of..

Lol, well this doesn't really have a topic. I was just saying I got my pills, and it kind of just went from there