Ladies, when you have PMS?
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clamp and twist is much more effective.  :)
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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.
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I am beginning to, now that I am older. I have found it really goes with the hormonal changes before and during my period.  Not a fun time!
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Talk to a doctor. You don't have to suffer. Your doctor can prescribe something for the cramps and PMS.
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Generally speaking PMS starts in the week leading up to your period
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PMS.\n\n"What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?\nUp to 85% of women normally have one or more troubling physical and emotional symptoms between the time they ovulate and the first days of their menstrual period.1 These are called premenstrual symptoms. When premenstrual symptoms interfere with your relationships or responsibilities, they are called premenstrual syndrome (PMS). \n\nWhile some women first have PMS in their teens or 20s, others don't until their 30s. PMS can come and go during your reproductive years; you may find that your symptoms worsen as you approach perimenopause, in your late 30s or 40s.\n\nPMS occurs only in women who ovulate during their monthly menstrual cycle. Women who do not ovulate—because of pregnancy, menopause, or taking birth control pills—do not have PMS symptoms. However, many do have similar hormone-related symptoms. \n\nWhat causes PMS?\nPMS is linked to changes in the endocrine system, which produces hormones that control the menstrual cycle. Because the female endocrine system is so complex, medical experts don't fully understand the chain of events that causes premenstrual symptoms to be severe in some women and not in others.\n\nThe one direct cause that is known to affect some women is genetic: Many women with PMS have a close family member with a history of PMS.1\n\nWhat are typical premenstrual symptoms?\nPMS consists of a wide variety of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Symptoms vary greatly from woman to woman and can range from mild to severe. \n\nCommon physical symptoms include breast swelling and tenderness, bloating, water retention, weight gain, acne, food cravings, sleep changes, lack of energy, lessened sexual desire, and pain, such as headaches, migraines, aching joints or muscles, cramps, and low back pain.\n\nCommon emotional symptoms include depression, sadness, hopelessness, anger, irritability, anxiety, and mood swings. Many women also notice that they feel less alert and less able to concentrate.\n\nCommon behavioral symptoms include withdrawal from family and friends, and physical or verbal aggression."
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I don't know what MMPI-2 is and apperantly no one else. But PMS itself can't really be diagnose, you just know that its a week before your period and everything makes you irritated, your bloating (if you have pants that fit perfectly before suddenly their tight or don't fit) sometimes you get cramps, PMS is said to be 80% emotional. If the person can't take Midol or other pills, she can try drinking a tea of "Ruda" the spanish folk know what plant that is (I don't know the translation), she can take the tea everyday and by 2 wks it will already start working and by a few months she won't need too much of it (it relaxes you and does other stuff to your system w/o side effects)
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yes!!! right now at this very second I have really bad cramps. It's horrible. Guys are lucky. The cramps are the only part that hurts. theyre horrible!!!!!!!!!! grr this sucks. i need some tylenol lol.\n\nyah my emotions are all screwed up right now too. lol.
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of course. my whole body swells up 2-3 days before my period and I get all cranky. it's because of the hormones.
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HEY!! Its called hormones!! I do the same thing with my period. My friends joke that i've got the cleanest house in the world, and they also seem to invite me over everytime my PMS is about to start. Hmmm..... maybe its time to get some new friends!!!
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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 am 43 years old, and I used to lose at least 1 day a month from work because of sever PMS... Not to mention, I made my whole family's life a living HELL!  Not only was I suffering from PMS, but I am also pre-menopausal as well!  Hot flashes, you name it!  I was introduced to an all natural wellness system by a friend of mine, and since I have been using it, the PMS and Hot Flashes are COMPLETELY GONE!\n\nContact me for more information\n\nTina Hodges\nVisaluslhp@yahoo.com
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It's all thanks to those hormones that cause PMS and all that other fun stuff. It's completely normal, nothing to worry about. Just take it with a grain of salt and deal with it just like you deal with your period. If it bothers you too much, take a pain reliever.
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not really unless  it s menapause...mood swings
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heating pads have become my best friend during my period. You can buy them at the store and place them against your stomach. They work wonders! I also tend to enjoy chocolate during my unhappy time. Well, Good luck getting rid of the cramps!
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Yes, it is safe to mast-rb-te while on your period. It is normal to feel sexually aroused during your period. Orgasms relieve menstral cramps.
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PMS is caused by changes in the endocrine system.  The endocrine system is what produces hormones that control the menstrual cycle.  \n\nObviously due to the fact that PMS is linked to mentrual cycle, it's a girls thing.  \n\nHowever, that doesn't mean that men don't go through their own kind of "pms" too.  Normally, I like to refer to it as PSB for men, (potent sperm buildup), and the symptoms of overall crankiness, to depression, and severe emotional episodes may follow.  PSB of course is not a medically accepted condition of course, but just ask any woman out there!  Just because they won't label it or admit to it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist!!!