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Estrace questions
Here's my situation:

I'm a 17 year old transgender female who is currently 5 days on Estrace (4mg daily) for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). I am also on Spironolactone (200mg daily) for an anti-androgen.

I'd like to know of any substances I should avoid that might decrease the effectiveness of the said drugs, especially information regarding the actual effects of alcohol and caffeine.

Alcohol is bad for obvious reasons, since this hormone regimen is an awful stress on my liver, but does it actually alter in any way the effectiveness of the drug? I have also heard rumors that caffeine can slow the effects of it, but the only evidence I have found states that caffeine actually RAISES ones estrogen levels substantially (500mg caffeine daily, or about 5 cups, yields 70% higher estrogen levels in the average person, regardless of gender.)

I've also searched for any form of base website on Estrace, but have turned up empty-handed. Do they have a website that describes what to do and what to avoid once on a regimen?

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Norethindrone- Ending Therapy
Hello,

Can anyone tell me (generally) how to come off the Norethindrone drug? Is it stopped cold turkey when the Lupron shot wears off (I have endometriosis), or gradually?

I'm supposed to get another Lupron Depot shot this week. However, I can't refill my prescription before having a meeting with my Dr. who isn't available until 8/17. I'm planning to stop the therapy (I've been on it for 9 months), but I'm afraid of sending my hormones into orbit by not stopping the Norethindrone correctly.

Any information on Norethindrone stoppage would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Sarah
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Muscle Cramps
I've been prescribed Triamterene for water retention from estrogen for menopause. I've been taking for 2 weeks and suddenly have developed severe upper back/shoulder muscle contraction. Any possibility this is a side effect? Thanks.
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SEX DRIVE
have you checked your hormone levels, too

sometimes they can do a saliva test and ck your hormones - give you some natural replacements and your sex drive will kick in - it's worth a try - no one like going without -
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Indomethacin & shoulder pain
Took Vioxx since it's inception 50Mg initially and then 25Mg,until recalled. Looked for replacement. Previously taken every NSAID known, but only got good results without stomach upset with Vioxx. New formula for the INDOMETHACIN according to the doc, so I've been taking 75 Mg for about a month. Lower back pain, stopped taking for a few until blood work came back for the kidneys. I felt dizzy at times, but it did take some of the joint pain away, including my fingers which was new in addition to chronic Knee pain osteo(suspect RA). Do you ever get used to this med? I like my drinks too, so long term what can happen? Some post's say it stops working after awhile. Anything else from anyone whose taken it lomg term I should know. Thanks! mark
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