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By KathyLauren · Posted
Hi, Kayla. Another Bluenoser! (Actually, I'm not a real one. I am a CFA.) I can't answer your question about the effects of spiro alone. I started on spiro and estrogen at the same time. I expect that spiro alone might relieve some dysphoria symptoms, but would not start any physical changes. But that is just a guess. The big thing with spiro is to drink enough water, since it is a powerful diuretic. I started out getting my transition care from the Halifax Sexual Health Centre, but once my hormone regime was stable, I asked my GP if she would be comfortable taking over my prescription. She was, so I no longer have to do the long commute into the city. Regards, Kathy -
By MirandaB · Posted
I can't answer your question since my doc's plan didn't start that way, but I do love to quote what she said to me when we began HRT when I see a post like this, "Let's get this party started!" -
By Betty K · Posted
Thanks for listening Vidanjali. And don’t worry, I am now planning two weeks off before I try to write a more in-depth response. I am well aware of how much Cass has been hurting me. -
By Mikayla2024 · Posted
Thank you, Mindy! Such a warm welcome!! I’m excited and honoured to be here !! 😊 -
By Ivy · Posted
I don't need that "new math." My brain does it on its own. -
By Willow · Posted
You know the advantages we had using long division and multiplication, slide rules and log table? We can look at a result and know right away if something is wrong with it. Kids that have grown up using calculators can hit keystrokes on their calculator but they have no clue that the answer is wrong when there is a factor of ten that they messed up. Also we learned our basic math tables inside out and upside down. They use this new math that mixes everything up. -
By Mmindy · Posted
Good afternoon Kayla, Welcome to Transgender Pulse Forum, I hope you find this place as helpful and fun as I do. There are so many people from all walks of life, and locations in the World. Look around and join in on any threads you find interesting. Best wishes, stay positive and motivated, Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By Mikayla2024 · Posted
Hi All, So today, I finally met with my Nurse Practitioner in her office to officially go over HRT for me. A little bit of background about gender affirming care in my province I live in - Doctors and NP’s now have the authority to perform gender affirming care as per a new directive recently. I only know because 6 weeks ago when I met with her and telling her about who I truly am, she said that before our appointment she was in a province wide zoom meeting with the sexual health centre in Halifax about gender affirming care and them explaining to all the PCP’s that if they can handle gender affirming care in the community as it would help save resources to focus on the more sensitive clientele such as children and teens. At the end, I had to sign a document ensuring I understood everything. I grabbed the document so fast and signed away !! So, she prescribed XXmg of spiro daily in the morning (Anti-Androgen) to start for 4 weeks and then seeing how I respond to that, she’s going to then start me on Estrogen pills. I already have a follow up appointment booked at the end of June. I trust my NP wholeheartedly, kinda disappointed that I didn’t get the E, but I totally understand why. I’m a little nervous with the side effects however of Spiro, but regardless of side effects I’m going ahead with the plan and trusting in process and becoming who I’m truly supposed to be. Question though as I’m curious - I know it’s a low dose of spiro but even then what sort of changes can I see from just the spiro alone without the e for those first 4 weeks? thanks everyone!! Kayla -
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By Mmindy · Posted
Yes I do... Creating/Building handcrafted gifts for family and friends using wood or metal. Camping and all the things you think could go with that, hiking, fishing, hunting, bird watching, meeting new people, and music festivals. Bluegrass, Folk, Americana. Seeing new parts of the world, and historical locations. Star gazing. My father use to say he didn't trust anyone that didn't have at least to vises. I'm not so worried about your vises, however I don't think anyone should have less than two hobbies. Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By Mmindy · Posted
Congratulations @LoreleiI hope it works out for you. Hugs, Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By KathyLauren · Posted
We were not allowed to use calculators in high school. Even if we could afford one, $80 (in 1970 dollars!) would only get you a four-function calculator, so it would have been pointless anyway. Everything was slide rules and longhand. Being a math nerd, that was no hardship for me. When my brothers and I were cleaning out my father's house after he passed, I found a couple of slide rules in his wife's desk. I appropriated them and still have them, my own having been foolishly tossed years ago. -
By Carolyn Marie · Posted
That is lovely, Charlize. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, and congrats on your "anniversary." It's always been the little things that make me happiest about being a woman outwardly, and I'm glad that it's the same for you. Getting older can sometimes be unpleasant and difficult, but we who transitioned later in life can appreciate the changes transition has brought us, as much as, or perhaps more than, someone who transitioned young. HUGS Carolyn Marie -
By Mmindy · Posted
Hugs @MaeBeIt's normal to loose sleep after losing a job. Then you compound that with your anticipated move across the country and transitioning. I'm surprised you're getting any sleep. I'm also sure your wife does since any anxiety you're experiencing. I don't know if you're using online counseling or not, but it might be a good idea to keep in touch with your therapist via video until you locate a local therapist in your new community once you've moved. It's okay to feel lost or detached while you're in the moving/job hunting process. I'm excited for you and your new opportunities. Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By Carolyn Marie · Posted
I would like to mention that I participated in this study today and completed a one hour interview with Mr. Davenport. He had a lot of really excellent questions and was very nice. I think he learned a lot from me, and I enjoyed talking with him. Carolyn Marie
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