Since last June I have been suffering from PMS.  Every month I have all the symptoms of pregnancy.  I also have severe mood swings 2 days out of the month, i have a period every 3 wks.  I don't want to take a prescribed med but one that is herbal.  Any Ideas???
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I'm only a guy and English at that. See your GP, the most likely treatment will be a hormone pill of some kind - probably the birth control pill. If your GP doesn't fix it. Ask for a referral to a gynecologist. They have more experience and a wider selection of medication to choose from. Stress can make it worse - so try and chill out. Hypnotherapy has been known to help improve it.
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If your hormones are out of whack,  Your period will tell the tale.\nI would tell your doctor that you want answers.  You could be early menopause.  \nDid your mom or dad's mom have early menopause?\nI WOULD NOT sit by and be passive about this. \n \nTell the doctors you want answers.  Be even more aggressive if they are men.\n\nI hope they checked the thyroid.  I hoped they checked your ovaries.  I hope they did a bunch of blood work to test levels of all the chemicals in your blood.  \n\nAre you taking anything that could cause this?  a possible side affect.  Maybe your birthcontrol is the wrong dose if you take any.\n\nGood luck and bless.
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i wish I had an answer for this question, I really do. Using a heating pad on your chest might ease the pain a bit. I have heard people take Evening Primrose oil for PMS. It is found in the vitamin aisle. I dont know whether it helps or not because I havent taken it. If your periods become too much of a pain you can always take birth control, you wont have any PMS symptoms.
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If you can - crawl into bed and relax with a soppy movie;)\nThere isn't any meds out there to aliviate pms unfortunately eve screwed it up for the rest of us.
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the first two answers is just what happened when I went to doctor and he said after my blood tests came back to wait a while CZ my levels were fine but then I started taking a herbal remedy called black cohosh and I only took it a few times about 3 times In a months time and all the symptoms stopped except irregular periods but I can deal with that at least the hot flashes stop etc etc and mood swings only once a month as it was before normal with periods no different!!!!!
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How quickly do you suppose I could raise my hand in affirmation on this one?  I've had my period for over 25 years and I am completely SICK of it!!!\n\nAs for how to manage your PMS symptoms, may I suggest checking out a homeopathic remedy called "PMS Formula" by Hylands?  It really is useful for the bloating & achy/crampy feeling and it helps me with my breast tenderness.  \n\nThanks for the smile....and you have my sympathies!
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I don't either --- but I have begun eating these little fibre disk and am getting more regular.  i also feel better.  i often wander if this is why I have so much PMS because just before my period I have a biggy and then start.  after that I begin to feel better.  Try the fibre and drink a lot of water.
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a lot of people seem to be suggesting pills and painkillers. being natural is the best way for your body. you dont wanna be feeding on chemicals every month. Heating pads sound a good idea. not sure if we have them here, i tend to opt 4 a hot water bottle. Have a nice long bath, get your hot water bottle, warm drink and maybe some sex thrown in for good measure.
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Most importantly go to the dr and get that ultrasound. Not every pregnancy shows up on the pregnancy test. I was five months pregnant and the dr just gave up doing the pregnancy test because he could hear the baby's heart beat. \nUnderstand that pregnancy is not the only reason you stop having periods. If you are having other medical problems that can cause you to stop having periods.\nEither way, getting the dr to listen to you is very important.\nGood Luck and don't let the dr poo foo you.
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There are natural herbal supplements out ther that will help with mood stings and emotions. Vitex is the best one that I know of. I use it!
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Wild Yam is good for birth control, you take 4 capsules in the morning and 4 at night, take it at least 8 weeks before relying on it and not using other methods.  It has no side effects so it could help your problem.  An antidepressant from your doc might also help.  Do not call CPS again, once they get involved it will only get worse.  Rely on friends and family instead.  My PMDD went away when I went on a raw vegan diet.  Try livingfoods.com or rawfoods.com for more info.  Cooked starchy food (bread, pasta, potatoes) and fatty foods were the culprits.  You can also use Niacin as an antidepressant, (take an aspirin first to prevent flush ) and GABA for anxiety.  Parenting is tough.  Ask yourself how you can do it differently when you're in a no-win situation.  Give yourself time-out.  Let her go naked.  If you have to go somewhere, take the pants with you and try again later.  Also, I took resentments I had against my husband out on my kids, so ask yourself what is really going on.  Her Blood Is Gold is a great book, tho out of print I think.  It explains in other cultures how women are allowed to rest before and during their moon.  It is a time of emotional cleansing, we are usually pretty honest then.  My symptoms would start mid cycle, then improve, then hit full blast.  My main symptom was hatred.  At least you may have an easier menopause.  I did. Good luck.
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go to your pharmacy and try an over the counter med called nausine or any of the generic anti nausia syrups on the shelf....they work really well to help you keep your food down and are mainly composed of glucose and fructose....so be careful if you're diabetic. if i were you i would take a pregnancy test just to be safe. i've heard of cases of women menstrating while they're still in the first couple of weeks into their pregnancy....but it could be a number of thins so you really need to talk to your physician. but until you get the appointment to see him....try the antinausia syrup....it really helps.
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Sounds like you have dysmenorrhea which is an unusually painful and difficult period. Birth control pills have helped many women manage this.  What you should avoid drinking (and eating) are caffeine-containing products and this includes chocolate.  The heating pad advice is fine and take analgesics such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.  There IS one other thing that resolved this for many women and that is having a baby but I don't think you want to go that far!
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I would take a second test just to double check, or if you want to be 100% sure, go to the doctor for a blood test.\n\nHowever, many things can trigger early onset PMS such as stress, changes in routine, etc.  Additionally, there are other health issues that can mimic PMS.  After having another pregnancy test done, assuming it is negative, wait a little to see if the symptoms continue, and if so, go see your general practitioner.\n\n-Essin' Em, hotmoviesforher.com
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PMS, sweetie!  I am 34 and mine seemed to get worse the older I get, too.  Change your pill.  It might help.  Your body may be changing and you may need a different  percentage of certain hormones then you used to.
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Best I know of is to use the Pill. My periods without it are all over the place (I'm almost 32). Many thing affect how regular, or unregular your periods are, such as stress, diet, etc. I take a birth control pill that is LOW estrogen or progeterone only, I forget exactly (it's generic name is Errin), since I want as little "extra" in my body as possible. It' releases just enough without getting me all moody or anything. Asy your gyno...he/ she can be lots of help. BTW, mine is a female gyno, and I swear by her, because not only is she a doctor, but she's also a woman who can offer real life experiences, not just a man reading out of a medical textbook. Hope this helps some. :)
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In most cases women who haven't had their period (not b/c of pregnancy) are usually just stressed out. It should come naturally. In the mean time just try to relax and do things that make you feel good. Good luck!