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(Help) Parents are making me get a hormone check

Guest chibi_usa

By Guest chibi_usa,
in Hormone Replacement Therapy

How long should I stop hormones for to make it "normal" on the blood test result  

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Guest chibi_usa

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Well, on November/December, my parents are going to be making me get a blood test, and they will most likely ask for the hormone check too. At the moment I am on Spiro prescribed by my doctor, and I'm not sure when I should stop. Because I want to stop only for the blood test and then go back on it.

Any months, weeks, recommended? (Poll is multiple choice)

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Guest Jo-88

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I have a few questions about this, For starters why are you just prescribed spiro and not a full HRT regimen? as far as I know lack of any sex hormones can be dangerous. Second if your prescribed spiro without your parents knowledge I am assuming your 18, in which case how and why are your parents "making" you get your hormone levels checked? Theres also doctor patient confidentiality, in other words if your doc already knows about the spiro and runs the tests for you, she only has to tell your parents what you want her to... so you can tell her to just tell your parents everything is ok, they dont need to know the specific measurements.

To answer your question though... the longer the better, if you have 2 months then 2 months, if you only have 3 weeks then stop now... hope that makes sense, treat this like you would a drug test. The longer the amount of time the better your body is able to get back to normal.

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Guest Addi

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I didnt answer the poll because I don't know. You should consult your doctor before stopping so it doesn't affect your overall health.

You must be in a difficult situation if you're taking spiro and have to hide it from your parents. My heart goes out to you. Is there no way you can open up to them?

Take care,

Addi

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Guest LizMarie

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Why on earth would you stop taking something prescribed by your doctor without first talking to your doctor?

The situation you describe just seems strange, Chibi. Care to elaborate?

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Guest KarenLyn

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If your parents are checking for drug use, spironolactone is not one that will show up on a standard screening. If they're trying to find out if you've started hormone therapy without their approval, it won't show up that way either. It will show up if they're having you tested for diuretics or androgen inhibitors but that would require pretty specific testing.

Regardless, at 20 years old, you don't have to take the test unless they're blackmailing you in some way.

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Guest KimberlyF

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A 20yo living at home with little cash can easily be given an ultimatum to take a drug test. Parents just usually aren't so considerate as to give you a few months notice :)

Good luck on whatever you're pulling.

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Guest DanD

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Why on earth would you stop taking something prescribed by your doctor without first talking to your doctor?

The situation you describe just seems strange, Chibi. Care to elaborate?

yeh, that! i second that ..kinda confusing what you said

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Are you under a Conservatorship? Since you put down California as your place of residence, thats the only way your parents have ANY control of your health records and only if they are the conservators. Unless of course you are going to work for them, and there's a company drug policy, in which case, why don't you just clean up on the drugs?? There are some of us here on the boards that are in recovery from chemical addictions who can give you support. Aldactone (Spiro) is given for high blood pressure and works by eliminating excessive fluid, ie makes you pee. Got me totally confused here!! In California, your GT is NOT QUALIFIED OR LICENSED to prescribe drugs, and as a result is not sufficiently knowledgeable about what stopping the drug will do. Only the prescribing doctor can do that, and you can but do not have to give him permission to talk to the doctor the folks will send you to, if the prescribing doctor says do not stop, do not stop.

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Guest chibi_usa

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Are you under a Conservatorship? Since you put down California as your place of residence, thats the only way your parents have ANY control of your health records and only if they are the conservators. Unless of course you are going to work for them, and there's a company drug policy, in which case, why don't you just clean up on the drugs?? There are some of us here on the boards that are in recovery from chemical addictions who can give you support. Aldactone (Spiro) is given for high blood pressure and works by eliminating excessive fluid, ie makes you pee. Got me totally confused here!! In California, your GT is NOT QUALIFIED OR LICENSED to prescribe drugs, and as a result is not sufficiently knowledgeable about what stopping the drug will do. Only the prescribing doctor can do that, and you can but do not have to give him permission to talk to the doctor the folks will send you to, if the prescribing doctor says do not stop, do not stop.

My doctor is Dr.Olsen, she's on many TS documentaries, and she was a pharmacist at my college. Also, my parents do not have permission, (I know) HOWEVER, I am living under their roof...So... I have to listen to them for now... Especially since I have no job.

My doctor- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johanna_Olson

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Guest LizMarie

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Thanks for clearing that up, Chibi! That does make a difference. You really need to talk to Dr. Olsen about this though. She knows your case history and she can advise the best. Do your parents know you are being treated for GID? If not, maybe now is the time to discuss it? Again, not knowing anything about your situation it's hard to help plus questions about hormones really, really need to go to a qualified physician.

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Guest chibi_usa

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Thanks for clearing that up, Chibi! That does make a difference. You really need to talk to Dr. Olsen about this though. She knows your case history and she can advise the best. Do your parents know you are being treated for GID? If not, maybe now is the time to discuss it? Again, not knowing anything about your situation it's hard to help plus questions about hormones really, really need to go to a qualified physician.

Lol ,my parents would kill me if this happened all over again. They already think I'm a guy... It took me 4-5 years to convince them them. >.<""

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