So I've had my period for only three days now, but the PMS has been going on for almost two weeks now. I'm crying at the drop of a dime; headaches and backaches constant while my uterus feels like it's being used as a punching bag! AH! Are there any other females out there that are having a hard time with PMS?
2007-02-23 17:24:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hello; you could try some herbal remedies or even vitamins I used to have just terrible PMS but take dong quai, and vitamin B12 and Iron this has helped me amazingly. ask your Dr., now I sometimes don't even know when I'm getting it other than the calender saying i'll have it on this day. it has made my life alot better. good luck Kathy
2007-02-23 17:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by hueymyboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to check out this with your doctor. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a diagnosis used to indicate serious premenstrual distress with associated deterioration in functioning. PMDD is characterized by depressed or labile mood, anxiety, irritability, anger, and other symptoms occurring exclusively during the 2 weeks preceding menses. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), the symptoms must be severe enough to interfere with occupational and social functioning, as opposed to the more common premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD is a severely distressing and disabling condition that requires treatment.
I have been diagnosed just recently. They put you on an anti depressent. I chose not to go this route since I already take enough medication. But it's worth a try.
2007-02-24 01:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by Goodbye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. About 10 days before period, I get crabby, moody, tired, emotional, etc. During that time you need to reduce your carb intake and up your protein intake. Makes a huge difference.
2007-02-24 01:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you are feeling. Your best bet is to start on daily birth control pills. I suggest Mircette. It is well known for decreasing the symptoms of PMS.
2007-02-24 01:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there. My bloodcount was so low I was in severe trouble. Please see your GYN. There are many things that can be done to make you feel better. Worst case scenerio is a hysterectomy. That's what I did nad it made all the difference in the world. Wish I had done it sooner.
2007-02-24 11:44:12 · answer #5 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋