[GoneGirl]

Day 18 of my break from all herbs. I noticed yesterday that my nipples have shrunk in size and are getting softer still. No change in mood. No rejection of female identity. Nail biting not returning. All good, BUT, I have noticed that my blood pressure has been lower than it usually is, and I fainted the other day while out shopping ??? That's never happened before. WTF? I'm very much tempted to start back on PM early. Only 12 days to go. Will I make it???

Clara

Wow, Clara, that's not to be trifled with! How low did your BP drop? Hope all is well now, but you shouldn't let that episode pass without talking to a doctor!

Misty

Last night I measured my BP at 94/55 repeatedly! That's way lower than the typical measurement (112/65) at my semi-annual checkups at the doctor. Checked machine's accuracy against wife's BP and it's working fine. Concluded that I was very dehydrated after discussing what's been going on lately. I'm consciously drinking more water now and it seems to be working to raise my BP back up to my normal level.

Among other things (recent GI illness), I was taking a diuretic to reduce edema in my feet and ankles. Stopped that before the road trip, but the effects probably lingered.

BTW, I started taking a magnesium supplement a week ago and my nighttime leg cramps have stopped occurring.

Clara