Quote from: Arch on June 06, 2010, 03:23:31 PM
Cool link--very interesting. But I don't think I have Raynaud's, even a mild form. Nygeel, what about you?

My blood pressure is on the low side and my blood sugar goes a little wonkie on occasion. I don't think I have that (Raynaud's phenomenon). It seems like the discoloration has a line as to where it starts and stops, mine didn't. No idear.

Quote from: Nygeel on June 06, 2010, 03:27:16 PM
My blood pressure is on the low side and my blood sugar goes a little wonkie on occasion. I don't think I have that (Raynaud's phenomenon). It seems like the discoloration has a line as to where it starts and stops, mine didn't. No idear.

Put it on your list of things to ask the doctor when you manage to afford one. I can see you going in with a huge list of stuff to take care of all in one visit..."Oh, and one more thing, doctor..."

Quote from: Arch on June 06, 2010, 03:29:54 PM
Put it on your list of things to ask the doctor when you manage to afford one. I can see you going in with a huge list of stuff to take care of all in one visit..."Oh, and one more thing, doctor..."

I'm re-reading it and thinking it's possible, now. I'm just skeptical because well...I don't want to go to the doctor with a huge list of symptoms/experiences and sound like it's all in my head or that I'm seeing things and thinking "OH NOES SOMETHING IS WRONG!"

It's a slowly growing list of things: trans shizznat, everlasting period, pain between my hips when I sneeze/cough/laugh/orgasm, feet going cold/blue, nips hurting and going white/blue, seeing gray when I stand up quickly, feeling off balance randomly...other crap?

Long list already.

Quote from: Nygeel on June 06, 2010, 03:35:41 PM
I'm re-reading it and thinking it's possible, now. I'm just skeptical because well...I don't want to go to the doctor with a huge list of symptoms/experiences and sound like it's all in my head or that I'm seeing things and thinking "OH NOES SOMETHING IS WRONG!"

It's a slowly growing list of things: trans shizznat, everlasting period, pain between my hips when I sneeze/cough/laugh/orgasm, feet going cold/blue, nips hurting and going white/blue, seeing gray when I stand up quickly, feeling off balance randomly...other crap?

Long list already.

Whoa. Free clinic. Free clinic. Nygeel, you gotta get yourself checked out. Somehow.

Quote from: Arch on June 06, 2010, 03:39:01 PM
Whoa. Free clinic. Free clinic. Nygeel, you gotta get yourself checked out. Somehow.

Well...over a year ago I checked myself into the hospital for the stuff between the hips (bleeding, pain, etc). They pretty much said "oh, we'll test for PCOS because we think you look masculine" even though considering my facial structure, body structure and lack of hair for not shaving for 6 years I'm pretty darn feminine. I got stuck with the bill and no answers. Went to planned parenthood they couldn't figure it out so they put me on BC to make it stop/regulate. I ended up coming very close to slashing my DM's tires one day because he just pissed me off and decided I should stop the pills. They were supposed to call me when they got the results of the test from theeeeee hospital or what the hospital tested for so they wouldn't charge me again for that stuff.

Sooo yea. Still job hunting, and the other night a friend said Old Navy is LGBT friendly. Although it's not a place I want to work, I'm hoping to work on a career since I have epic specialty skills but it's not in the cards right now. Might go there, they give benefits to part time employees from what I was told.
(so off topic, now)

Uhhh...has anybody with low blood pressure get a more normal one from T? Does T raise blood pressure?

Yes T raises blood pressure, it is one of the reasons you need a doc when you go on it. T also raises the number of red blood cells in your body, much like pregnancy does but without the added volume of plasma.

Quote from: Nygeel on June 06, 2010, 03:46:07 PMDoes T raise blood pressure?

Hudson's Guide does list that as a possibility, but it's also possible that the jury's still out.

My blood pressure raised for a few months once starting T, it's since regulated back to a nice normal level.

Quote from: Arch on June 06, 2010, 03:55:56 PMHudson's Guide does list that as a possibility, but it's also possible that the jury's still out.

I think it's one of those it might happen and it might not, not a guarantee.

Nygeel, seeing grey when you stand up too quickly is from your blood pressure dropping too quickly. It happens to alot of people but isn't very serious. People with lower blood pressure just need to be mindful of sudden, quick movements.

Quote from: Radar on June 06, 2010, 08:00:00 PM
I think it's one of those it might happen and it might not, not a guarantee.

Nygeel, seeing grey when you stand up too quickly is from your blood pressure dropping too quickly. It happens to alot of people but isn't very serious. People with lower blood pressure just need to be mindful of sudden, quick movements.

There's also just a specific thing that effects you in that situation.  It's called orthostatic hypotension, i think.  something like that.

I already have high blood pressure. My doctor refuses to give me medication for it, she said i'm to young. Will this be a problem once i get on T?

Quote from: Damian on June 06, 2010, 08:19:39 PM
I already have high blood pressure. My doctor refuses to give me medication for it, she said i'm to young. Will this be a problem once i get on T?

I'm wondering that too.  I have to take pills for my blood pressure.  Hope I can still go on T.

Quote from: Damian on June 06, 2010, 08:19:39 PM
I already have high blood pressure. My doctor refuses to give me medication for it, she said i'm to young. Will this be a problem once i get on T?

possibly.  before T i was in the 90 range for the top number.  now i'm in the 130s.  it does depend on your weight though - what's normal for you.  i gained a lot of weight too.

I have a friend with high blood pressure. Nobody tried to stop him from starting HRT. He started on a small dose of T and was monitored closely. All okay so far. Must be about a year now.

I have high blood pressure and am on meds for it. I got my T script with no hassles. They just monitor the blood pressure more often at first. Walking and watching your weight make a major difference.

Definitely a faster metabolism. I think my hypothyroidism may be working itself out now cause of it. And so many mroe changes. My taste buds have changed. I'm not cold all the time now. I sweat like a pig. I could go on, but can't think right now.

This thread is really interesting, can't believe how many of you seem to have the same digestive problems as me. How awesome that T could fix it, I had no idea.

I know Jeatyn, I feel the same.  It's kind of awesome and exciting.   I've never had any explanation for my problems with digestion, but now I might just have a fix.  *keeps fingers crossed*

Oh yeah, and I can't seem to cry. At all. I'm less sensitive. Which is great.

I can still cry which I didn't expect. Discovered this whilst watching the end of Lost again last night