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I got sick and my doctor paused my t-blockers

Luna Gonzalez

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So recently I had a very hard experience concerning emotional abuse and I got so sick that I stopped eating for days and I vomited quite frequently. Due to the vomiting my doctor paused the daily use of T-blockers for about a month. I'm very sad because I'm starting to feel how my sex drive changes back to normal and how my genitalia is starting to work as it did before. I wonder if anyone in the forum has experienced something like this and how did they cope with it. 

 

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I have had my Aldactone/Spironolactone paused a couple of times when I came up dehydrated by illnesses or my doctor felt that I would be dehydrated.  The primary use for those drugs is as a diuretic which removes body water and speeds up dehydration.  When your doctor is assured that you will not be dehydrating by having the underlying illness conquered, you will be put back on them.  The effects of dehydration over an extended period are much worse than returning libido for a short time period, believe me please.  Take care of the underlying cause which you seem on the way to doing and put worry time about the libido behind you, one serious issue is enough at a time.  Getting the therapy you need is the best way to cope with the basic problem.

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1 hour ago, VickySGV said:

I have had my Aldactone/Spironolactone paused a couple of times when I came up dehydrated by illnesses or my doctor felt that I would be dehydrated.  The primary use for those drugs is as a diuretic which removes body water and speeds up dehydration.  When your doctor is assured that you will not be dehydrating by having the underlying illness conquered, you will be put back on them.  The effects of dehydration over an extended period are much worse than returning libido for a short time period, believe me please.  Take care of the underlying cause which you seem on the way to doing and put worry time about the libido behind you, one serious issue is enough at a time.  Getting the therapy you need is the best way to cope with the basic problem.

Thank you very much for the information Vicky. I will be patient and careful with the use of spironolactone. 

Luna :)

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@Luna Gonzalez I have been on HRT for about 16 months - my Nurse Practioner didn't prescribe spiro for me. She has me on estridiol, finesteride and about 6 months ago added progesterone. Starting low dose and increasing after time and blood tests have served me well. I am glad you are working with a doctor. Listen to your doctor and follow guidance. I also hope you don't have to remain in an emotional abusive situation. 

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3 hours ago, Shay said:

@Luna Gonzalez I have been on HRT for about 16 months - my Nurse Practioner didn't prescribe spiro for me. She has me on estridiol, finesteride and about 6 months ago added progesterone. Starting low dose and increasing after time and blood tests have served me well. I am glad you are working with a doctor. Listen to your doctor and follow guidance. I also hope you don't have to remain in an emotional abusive situation. 

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Heather

Thank you for the info and the kind words Heather. Fortunately I'm already out of that situation. 

Luna

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