It’s almost Christmas, and I have not bought a single present for anyone other than my children. This is not really like me.
I’m tired. The spironolactone I started taking for my hair loss is kicking my ass. I am one of those people that look at the list of possible side effects and immediately start planning on how to deal with them…cuz I’m getting them…ALL of them!
I’m fatigued, I have sporadic nausea, I’m dizzy, my migraines have increased, and my period is now gracing me with its appearance every other week. I’m not sure if the sprio and rogaine are helping my hair grow back yet, but I’m pretty sure the falling out has decreased!! Focusing on my hair and Christmas and the kids, has distracted me from focusing on my husband and the rest of me. My weight loss has stalled. I know it’s my fault, I’m struggling with balancing everything.
Finding and maintaining balance in your life is hard.
Something always seems to give. How do other women do this? Take a good look at this woman ^ this is not possible…not all of the time. I want my kids to be happy and know that they’re loved, I want my husband and I to be how we were 10 years ago (less stressed, happier…), I want my house to be somewhat clean and my bills to be paid on time, I want to be a compassionate teacher and reliable worker, I want to be healthy, I want to lose weight, I want to find the energy to exercise every day, I want to be a supportive daughter, sister, aunt, friend, I want to have fun again, and worry less.
Overhauling Mama 
You need to speak with your doctor. Maybe your dose needs to be changed. You may also need some blood work.
Hang in there, I have faith in you. Just do what you can and make sure you take rest periods. Naps are good for the mind and the soul.
Kathy
Hi Kathy, they’re monitoring my blood and I’m on the lowest dose. They’ll be increasing me slowly. From speaking with other women on it, the side effects are common, and eventually go away. Thanks for the encouragement! Now if only my kids would agree about naps being a good thing : )
Colleen, family first, kids, husband, thats it, tough on the rest, do enough to keep your job, be good at it , thats it sweet heart the end, the rest can take care of themselves, truly
Paula Harmon R.N. for Dr. Carol Ehrlich ,Dr. Thalia Krakower (Margalit), Dr. Mira Kautzky 15 Parkman St Wang Ambulatory Care Center IMA Suite 605 Boston, Ma. 02114
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I may be wrong, BUT, one can only do what one has time, energy, money etc. to do! So try and worry about only what you have control over. I know I’m a fine one to give this advice, but given my age and experience maybe you can learn from me:-)