How are your levels? I had low E at first and was very sleepy due to low E and suppressed T. It got better once I hit target ranges.
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I've recently come across the information that testosterone also stimulates red blood cell production and taking blockers in turn reduces the amount of red blood cells compared to before. Since they carry oxygen, you'll become more sleepy thanks to t-blockers.
That effect confirms my anecdotal evidence as well.
That's interesting and makes sense
Literally week 2 on E and Spiro and im tired AF, cranky and bitchy, nauseous sometimes, and more emotional. But even with spiro i dont get dizzyness, thankfully.
With stuff like this its always a good idea to talk to your DR, if you have a good one, and assuming youre not a DIYer. If you are DIY, then getting some way to check your blood pressure and heart rhythm would be good, blood pressure cuffs and a stethoscope are decently cheapish online.
Make sure youre drinking lots of water and eating well, our bodies need more fuel for the work theyre doing. Hell ive felt like ive been over eating lately but im still slowly losing weight.
Last bit, maybe consider making a journal of your journey and any side effects like this. I do this, and it seriously helps keep track of it all, especially when hormones start taking over more and more
Best of luck to you โค๏ธโค๏ธ
Puberty requires more sleep than when your body is just existing.
When I started E I was exhausted for the first couple weeks. Had to take naps almost every day just to keep up. Just remember that second puberty is taking a lot of energy for your body to initiate, I started feeling less tired around the 4 week mark.
Hi!
Anecdotally E does make you a bit more tired and sleepy than usual. The dizziness could be because of changes in BP, are you taking spironolactone by any chance?
Hi!
I am taking estradiol
You're not taking any t blockers with it? Only E?
Just E for now, but will start T blockers very soon.
The dizzyness is a bit of a concern if your not taking spiro. Like im sure estradiol could cause it, but thats not common afaik, maybe mention that next appointment
Are you on a testosterone blocker? A too high dose of T blocker is more likely to be the culprit.
I personally felt fine the first month but then the second month I had to nap in the afternoon because I just couldn't keep my eyes open. It got better again after month three and has stayed that way since. So I guess some early-on shenanigans are normal.