During my period I feel fine. The week or two before my whole body puffs up and my stomach gets huge. I usually get constipated/diareha too. I look like I've gained about 10 pounds! It's awful! What can I do???
2006-08-24 11:59:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yup. I gain a good two or three pounds during PMS week, and I get the diarrhea the day before my period is due. The diarrhea I'm not sure there's anything you can do. Try eating bananas and white rice, that's supposed to be very "binding". Or if you're constipated try a bit of metamucil (a tablespoon in a glass of orange juice at night and you'll be "working" again in the morning. The bloating, I just drink water like it's going out of style. Eventually I pee it all out, usually within a couple hours if I keep it up (small bladder, squashed by 2 pregnancies, so it doesn't take me long). lol But I have heard you can safely take a diurretic for that week (I've seen them on the shelves at the store).
2006-08-24 12:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by I'm just me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 14:01:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale), an excellent diuretic, helps eliminate excess water from the system, relieving the symptoms of bloating. The leaf contains natural potassium so does not deplete potassium in the system as do synthetic diuretics.
Dosage: 1 cup 2-3 x daily; tinctures and capsules also available. Note: Although dandelion may relieve the symptoms of bloating, it is important to take an herb such as vitex which will simultaneously be working on a deeper level to rebalance the hormones.
2006-08-24 12:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by Natural Health Consultant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to womanhood!!! ha, ha, Just kidding, you can buy over the counter products that relives bloating, some women prefer pamprin I prefer Midol extra strength.
2006-08-24 12:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by T agent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat salty foods and don't drink caffeine.
2006-08-24 13:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
me too sister!!!!!!!!!! More water (best diruetic) doesn't seem right. but it is. Less salt and caffeine.
2006-08-24 13:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DRINK MORE WATER THAN YOU USUALLY DO, AND REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE. EXERCISE HELPS, AND SO DO ORGASMS.
2006-08-24 12:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by pandora the cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋