What is the best way to deal with a severe case of PMS?
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I just had  baby, so I know what you mean with the weird hormone stuff. What I found works is to find a time to talk to him when you are not PMSing. Find a way for him to nicely let you know that you are making him mad/sad. Make sure that you won't be insulted or hurt by the way that he tells you. ie: don't say shut up/ your a b**** or anything like that. Then take a moment to go to another room, even if it's just the bathroom and breathe. Don't think about it and try to relax, meditate, or whatever works for you. After you have taken a bit of time away, you will probably feel better and be able to see the situation in a whole new perspective. This will also prevent you from further hurting your husband's feelings.
51612
First and foremost, relax. Proper relaxation ritual, is very important. Also she should probably cut down on stimulants such as caffiene, and keep a healthy level of activity. Long walks and the like.
549408
To reduce the pain?  See which works better - a bra that makes you not move at all, or no bra.  When I've had really sensitive breasts (just from PMSing and having my period every other week for a while) I just switched back and forth.  \n\nTake ibprofuen  Drink lots of water in case it's an infection.\n\nTake long hot baths, and try to relax.\n\nIf it's been going on this long, you need to go to the doctor.  Tell your parents how bad it is bothering you.  It's really bad for you to be having your sleep cycle so disturbed by pain.
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Try heat. I had endometriosis so bad I eventually had to have a hysterectomy. My doctor gave me ibuprofen 800 mg (the prescription strength) and a med. for stomach (Prevacid), but what worked best for me was heat, esp. moist heat. I used to put rice in a tube sock 2/3rds full, tie a knot in it, and toss it in the microwave for 2 or 3 min., and used it. They also make those heat wraps that you can buy at the store that also work well if you are somewhere you can't carry around heat or keep a heating pad plugged in. Hot liquids also help - try drinking herbal teas. Also - make sure you don't get constipated -that'll only make things worse. If your OBGYN hasn't helped you, then you should really pin him down and make sure he understands how bad these cramps are. There are new drugs out there that are not pain killers, and can help you. If he dismisses your symptoms, I'd look for a different doctor. Ask some of the women in your area who they use, and get some recommendations. Good luck!
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You should start taking an over-the-counter pain reliever (the best for menstrual pain is Aleve), two tablets 3 times daily, 2-3 days BEFORE your period is due to start and continue until it stops. Also, put a heating pad or hot water bottle in your lower abdomen at the first sign of cramps. For pain relief on-the-go, you can use a self-heating, self-sticking pad like "CUREHEAT Menstrual Relief" or "ThermaCare Menstrual" (look for them on the woman's care section of your local pharmacy). Since menstrual pain is often caused by blood clots that are too large to pass through your cervix (the opening of the uterus), you can do what I do myself, and have teached my teen daughter to do: sit on the toilet and strain like you do when trying to hard to urinate; most of the time, this dislodges the clots and offers great relief when they are expelled. Get lots of rest and keep yourself well hydrated. If these measures don't help, go to your gynecologyst, since you could have a condition such as ENDOMETRIOSIS or an hormonal imbalance that might require medical treatment like oral hormonal medications (usually the Pill), stronger analgesics, or even surgical intervention (in extreme instances). Only your doctor can accurrately diagnose and treat these conditions. I hope that my advise has been helpful, and that you get better soon.
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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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PMT?  Do you mean PMS?  If so, go to GNC or other herbal remedy store and get VITEX or Chaste Berry.  It works wonders for cramps and mood swings!\n\nIf you don't mean PMS, then I have no idea what you mean and can't help you.
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A hot water bottle on your tummy always seems to help me. Also, try to avoid fatty foods before and during the period.
637509
Well, I'm a nurse and would love to know if anyone out there has found a way. I've had my period since my 8th birthday. Yep my 8th birthday. It sucked. The only thing that I have came up with is the last day of my period I always feel gross so I'll fill up the bathtub with water and lay down. Then start sucking the water in me and pushing it out til the water comes out clean. Then get up and take a shower. YES MEN WE CAN DO THAT! Interesting isn't it? lol \nAnyway If I do that it cleans me out and I don't spot no more. It doesn't work on the 2nd to last day it has to be the last day for me. I always have a 5 day period.\nWhy not just douche? Because those have chemicals in them that I don't want in me. They are also not as effective.
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Heating pads are great. They also sell at the drug store heating patches for mestrual cramps. With me the more active i was the worse they would get and the heavier it would get.\n\nIf it is that bad then u need to discuss it with a physician. There are a lot of options. Hormone therapy (not the birth control pill).\n\nI suffered with the same, but i ended up having a partial hysterectomy. I am pain free and period free. Yipee!!!\n\nThere are solutions. Hope you find yours. Remember all of our bodies are different.\n\nI noticed an answer about saying to get in the tub. No you do not want to get into the tub. That is a good way to get an infection. Way too much temptation for bacteria.\n\nYou could try letting the hot water from the shower spray/massage on your tummy.
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There are countless cream remedies that are available.  You can still use these during your period, but you will not be able to use a tampon with them.  Also you want to take a 5 day or 7 day course instead of the quicker 3days, since your body is flushing things out.  This also gets messy.\n\nThe nicest way to handle it is by a pill called. Diflucan.  You take it once and your body does the rest.  I often use some exterior cream for the itching but over-all the pill does the job.  But you do need a perscription for it. \n\nYou can also eat youghurt.  There is Eubacteria in yougurt that will help bring the infection to a close earlier. \n\nSince your body is in a clensing mode anyway you may not have to do much to get rid of the infection. There have been times when I did nothing but eat yougurt and wait out my period and by the time it was over so was the infection.
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Try taking Evening Primrose oil.  It oils the machinery so to speak and may just help you regulate.  It will also help prevent all the usual symptoms .. headaches, bloating, menstrual cramps, etc.  Exercise helps too and yoga is ideal.\n\nhttp://www.angelic1healing.com
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Oh, honey, I am so sorry!  This is exactly why I had to go off the pill.  You would think it would make you more even-tempered, but NO.  At least not in my case, and apparently not in yours, either!  That's not to say I don't still have PMS ... but one thing that helps is being able to know what it is.  When you know you're reaching that time of the month, prepare yourself & your family!  As soon as I can tell myself (and my family) that I'm in a foul mood due to PMS, I feel like I can better control it.  Other than that, I would say you can ask your dr. if it's okay to take things like St. John's Wort, or if he has other suggestions.  He may suggest a lower dose of the pill, but it sounds like you've already tried that.  But he may have other suggestions as well.  I feel for you ... it's not fun for anybody!
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I would recommend looking into relaxation techniques and try to live each day with a positive attitude.  But, there is no problem going to the doctor if sypmtoms get severe.
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Heating pad always works, also taking some kind of pain reliever. If they are very severe you could go to your doctor and get a stronger perscription for them. I also found that once I went on birth control (the pill) that I hardly even get them anymore.
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She could have that serious form of PMS.  About 10% of women have it, I have it...I quit jobs when I get it bad, tell people off, almost run people over...it all seems perfectly justified in the middle of it, we don't know its our hormones when we are experiencing it.  It also gets worse with age, so if she can get help now that would be good.\n\nYou can tell if it's hormonal--ask her to keep a calendar of her moods and food cravings.  I could track my bad moods and outrageous behavior, I could also track when I binged on sugar, chocolate and dairy.  She'll start to see the pattern if she records it for several months.
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People have been unable to identify a single cause of PMS. Theories range from hormonal and chemical to nutritional and psychological. Women whose mother or sisters have PMS are more likely to have it, so there may be a genetic component. A combination of genetic, physiological, and environmental causes are likely. Making dietary adjustments starting about 14 days before a period may help some women with certain mild menstrual disorders, such as cramping.\nGood luck with that.  I used to have them too.  However my mother told me that they get better afyter you have a baby.  I am not sure about that.  I am pregnant.  Please don't take the advices too closely to heart.  i am not saying get pregnant, every woman is different.  Try drinking chamomile tea. It relaxes the muscles and take a hot bath, as hot as you can stand it, but not for too long or you might pass out.\nGood Luck, we all go through that stuff.