Normally,a week before my period comes on I experiance the pains I would from periods and my mood uncontrolable,one min I happy next I am crying,I know this pmt and I get it bad.But I need to know is the pains normal and why?also is there anything that can help mood swings that isn't the pill?
2006-09-12 07:53:20 · 10 answers · asked by Laila 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Invest in a heating pad and some midol for the cramps, if you don't feel like being connected to the wall outlet you can get one of those beany sacks you put in the microwave to warm up, they're great. Try deep breathing too when a wave of a really bad cramp rolls on you. I used to get REALLY bad cramps, the crawl in bed and sleep the day away cramps... these techniques help make it bearable.
For the mood swings... I figure out on the calender when my period is coming so about a week before I KNOW that I'm overly emotional. I try not to make decisions based on the way I feel during that time. (even though I REALLY want to). *I actually quit my job once cause I was overly emotional!!! But they took me back, I said I was having a really bad day!* I don't tell my hubby when I'm super irritated with him during that time. I just keep the overwhelming feelings to myself and tell myself that if I still feel that way after my period is over then I'll do something about it. Just try to keep in mind that the emotions you're feeling aren't how you really feel. I hope that helps. It's the only way I know how to do it without meds. I'm on the pill and I still get overly emotional, it only helps with the cramps for me.
2006-09-12 08:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by starsmoak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain is normal as are the mood swings. Evening Primrose Oil is supposed to help with mood swings, and pain killers for the pain. I take 600mg Ibuprofen when it gets bad.
2006-09-12 08:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Seph7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain is normal as long as it's not too bad
I cut out caffeine from my diet a couple of years ago and the mood swings have gone entirely. i used to get mad, cry, scream, all sorts. But now - nothing. It's worth a try
2006-09-13 02:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Patchouli Pammy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should give you some info on the pains -
http://www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk/problems/problempage0611.htm
as for the mood swings try speaking to a local herbal show as they have alternative remedies to prescription anti depressants
2006-09-12 08:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
moodiness is so totally normal but the pain should not be really bad there might be a underlying problem there you need to see a gyno, birth control pills generally help with some pain you might need to see about there benefits on your body
2006-09-12 08:00:13 · answer #5 · answered by awigadoga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's normal, most women experience then util they have their first baby, some even after then. It's all to do with the uterus, cervix and ovaries, it's called dysmenorreah (period pain or cramps and most women suffer with it)
2006-09-12 07:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by goldilocksnursery1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get evening primrose oil for your moods from chemist and the pain is your eggs ready to become a period
2006-09-13 02:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raspberry leaf tea or tablets can help with the pain and they are natural, get them from your local health food shop.
2006-09-12 09:21:59 · answer #8 · answered by nitpicker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get exactly the same thing actully going through it right now. i know how you feel!!
2006-09-12 08:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by sarah j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry too much
2006-09-15 22:11:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋