Starting Hrl On Low Doses

[xanyx]

I have a couple of endocrynologists on my mind. One of them doesn't require a hormone letter.

I wonder if anyone had experience with starting on very small doses and gradually increasing and are doctors generally OK with that?

My natural system is crappy and it might go crazy if I start on large doses. I mean that I'm a kind of person

who could end up in emergency room just from having a period.

So, I wonder if endocrynologist has to put me on a standard dosage or I'm in control if I want to start slow?

I wonder if this is the matter I should enquire with the doctor first before paying for their appointment..

[Sally]

I wonder if this is the matter I should enquire with the doctor first before paying for their appointment..

That is the best idea, be sure to find out what they think and let them know about your concerns so that they will test more throughly.

I didn't know that any Doctors would prescribe without a letter, maybe this one has worked with a lot or none at all - I'd ask that too!

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest joe0117]

Hi Xanyx,

I started on the lowest dose of T when I started. After talking to my doctor, when I started we both agreed to start low and see how my body responded and accepted the T. It was gradually increased and my body tolerated it very well. We went slow until I was at my therapeutic level. It takes longer to see physical changes but it allows you to have more control over observing side effects and having a slow controlled transition. I hope you talk to our doctor about your concerns and they are responsive to your needs. Good luck!

Joe

[Guest Little Sara]

I'm not sure what the policy of most docs is regarding dosage, but yeah, it should definitely be flexible and patient centered.

I mean, why not? If you react badly to anti-depressants at a certain dosage, they don't give you *more*, they give you less or switch you brand or something, they do adjust. It should be no different with hormones. You should also have the last word in the form of it, pills, gels, patches, creams, injections - should be your choice. Even the type of pill.

[Guest RainBird]

Firstly, your doctor or endochrinologist knows what is best for you

Secondly, when ever you are prescribed a medication of any type, the dosages normally start low, then may change as your body adjusts along with careful monitoring from your doctor.

xo

[Guest Little Sara]

Firstly, your doctor or endochrinologist knows what is best for you

Must be why one made me sick with heavy PMS symptoms from radically changing my dosage because of his fixed protocols.

Heck I bet I knew more about hormone dosages than he did.

Trust your doc, but also trust yourself, don't be afraid to ask questions either. It's your health after all.

[Sally]

Trust your doc, but also trust yourself, don't be afraid to ask questions either. It's your health after all.

That is the best advice that anyone can give.

This example is a little off the hormone topic but it applies to doctors very well.

When Fran Drescher ended the series "The Nanny", she was going through a divorce and walking away from a successful sitcom that she also produced so when she complained of fatigue and a general blah feeling each doctor she saw told her that she was, "probably fine." and needed rest!

On her 7th doctor (it's so good to have money in the US) some different tests were run and ovarian cancer was detected - her message is, "Be sure to question a diagnosis that doesn't seem to answer the questions that you have - its your body!"

Trust that they have more training, but always tell them exactly how you feel and what is going on.

Love ya,

Sally