Help! I have severe PMS! My symptoms are extreme fatigue, hunger and mood swings...any advice?
484089
You may want to go to you ob/yn who can assess the problem and perscribe you something that will help with the symptoms you are having.
780144
Actually, for me it's a lot more simple than anything like prescription pain medication.  All I do is go to my local Herb Store, there you will find these tablets that dissolve under your tongue.  There is one that will either be labeled PMS or Cramps.  They work wonders.  I've had Endometriosis for 6 years, and that's the ONLY thing that will help me other than Magnesium tablets.  They are supposed to be a natural muscle relaxer.  Just be careful, the magnesium will make the IBS symptoms that the endometriosis causes worse.  Hope you feel better!
537599
yes I suffer with this to some degree. I actually do not feel well while having PMS, and sometimes while I am on my menses. It's due to all of the hormonal changes going through your body at the time of PMS, and sometimes even into ovulation. Speak with your docotor about prescribing you meclizine. It is an antivert...and used with nausea and dizziness! I warn you though it has limited side effects however the one side effect it does have it will make you sleep really really well! So I only take a half to a quarter when I take it, and it works just fine! \nGood Luck!
481692
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.
1145661
Believe it or not.  We get PMS too.  Sorry about that.
687822
OMG.  Do you know nothing about women?  Sorry if that sounded condescending but there are some basics you should always know...\n\nNever have a serious conversation with a woman when she is PMSing.\nNever take things personally when she is PMSing.\nNever try to get touch/attention when she is PMSing.\n\nAlways have a bottle of Midol or Pamprine in the house (PMS medicine - it usually helps settle the hormones).\nAlways have a hot water bottle/bag within reach (heat makes cramps go away, makes women happy).\n\nLearn how to give good foot massages, stash chocolate away just for PMS days, and don't try to debate anything - just say whatever needs to be said (vaguely) in order to appease her in the moment, for she won't remember the next day.\n\nI'm sorry that you feel so emotionally raw right now, but you are feeling self pity and you need to get over it and realize the facts.  You moved there to be with her.  You need to learn to read her, to understand her.  Don't force your communication style on her, give her a couple days and the goo goo ga ga loving girl you went to be with will be back.  \n\nYou think PMS is no excuse, you are right, it is a reason.  I'm not excusing all women all wrongs just because of PMS, but unless you've been through it there's no way you can understand, so the best you can do is accept that it's real (6 billion women on the planet are not lying to you).  \n\nIf you had your body change every month, and not just for one day every month, but continually throughout the month and then repeat these changes over and over every month for almost your entire life, you would struggle with controlling your emotions and life as well.  She can learn to manage herself better, but she is learning to relate to you just as you are learning to relate to her, so give each other some space, some grace, and it'll all work out.  \n\nHope that helps.\n===========================================\nYou say you don't know when she's PMSing - put it on the calendar.  I am totally serious.  I have a line I put on the corner of days on the calendar to show when I've had my period, not too obvious but my hubby can look at the calendar and see that 3 1/2 weeks ago I had my period.  Also, don't be afraid to ask.  We have a roomate, and when I'm screaming about no ice cream in the freezer, he just non-chalently says "is this a girl freak out thing?" meaning are you PMSing? and actually most of the time just him pointing out to me in a laid back manner that I'm acting on my hormones usually calms me right down, because women don't always realize why they are freaking out, everything can just feel so crazy overwhelming for no reason and the world can seem like it's crashing in on you when there's a spoon left on the table and I can't find my purple sock.  Whatever, but you need to take responsibility for finding these things out - you can't just come on here and whine, no one is going to feel sorry for you because what you are going through is a natural part of any boy-girl relationship.
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To be diagnosed with pmdd you must have at least 5 of the following symptoms:\n\n1. feelings of sadness or hopelessness, possible suicide thoughts.\n2. feelings of tension and anxiety\n3. panic attacks\n4. mood swings marked by periods of teariness\n5. persistent irritability or anger that affects other people\n6. disinterest in daily activities and relationships\n7. trouble concentrating\n8. fatigue or low energy\n9. food cravings or binge eating\n10. sleep disturbances\n11. feeling out of control\n12. physical symptoms: bloating, breast tenderness, headaches and joint or muscle pain\n\nMost symptoms occur during the last week of most menstrual cycles and improve within a few days after the period starts.  Symptoms of pmdd are similar to pms but more severe and debilitating.\n\nI hope this helps.  If you need more information go to your search bar and type in "symptoms of pmdd" and research the listed sites.  Good Luck!
620827
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!
455263
Nobody here can diagnose you. There are so many things! You could have an underlying medical condition, depression, premenstrual, numerous conditions! Sometimes its as easy as working out and going outside for nature hikes (both of these  help with depression).
1105203
yes there are mood swings. May be due to the hormone imbalance at that time..
807060
Hormones.... metabolism..... biorhythms..... all connected.\nPart of a natural cycle, but could be a sign that your diet is lacking something. Sugar is quick-fix energy. Try eating healthy lots of brown rice, vegies, wholesome food the week Before the week before your period.......... or get tested by a natropath. I used to take a Pharma Foods supplement that balanced my blood glucose so i didn't feel flat and eat sugar in the afternoon. Worked like a charm, along with balanced meals and eating healthy.
911006
Yes I believe they make a difference.  My doctor said my iron storage was low and suggested I take a multi vitamin.  (I was feeling draggy for a long time before this.)  I noticed a difference in my energy level after about a week of vitamins.  Also I found Calcium/Magnesium pills work for women suffering from PMS.
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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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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!
421985
You should always talk to your doctor before taking any supplements but many women get relief by taking Evening Primrose Oil Capsules everyday, this helps with the hormonal changes that result from ovulation and menstruation.  Hang in there and don't give up, no one today should suffer from PMS :)
364365
I get cramps the day before my period is about to come. My friends goes through weird food craving.  I think it all depends on how you PMS.
380727
wow I just did a report on that this morning. Go to this site it answers a lot. I think what you are looking for is PMDD cause that's the severe case of PMS.  premenstrual dysphoric disorder. If you want I can email you my essay and you can find a lot out of that. if you have any form of IM my sn is dinasaur01. Good luck