Do I out myself as a TS to the electrologist?

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Hi Aliciadarling,

I’ve always been pretty sensitive to treatment, although I do heal well. This hasn’t changed much since starting on antiandrogens and hormones. Maybe being a 55-yr old battle ax has something to do with it?

One good note is that I am now getting a lot less regrowth! There are some definate benefits besides the alleviation of a lifetime of horrible stress!

Joanie <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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Hi Joanie:

I am glad that you dropped by to say hello. It was getting lonely down here.

I found that the electrolysis seemed to hurt more after HRT. I had put that down to the HRT making my skin more sensitive. Lately I am suspecting it has a bit to do with
hydration and things like spironolactone acting as a diuretic.

I no longer use spiro since I am post-op, but on the day of my last electro treatment I drank more water than I usually do and that helped a bit.

I know what you mean about the regrowth. Even if it is not readily visible, just the feel of it disgusts me in a way you will probably understand.

Alicia