Why do I get so tired before my period?

Question

Right before my period I get so tired I could sleep all day, my stomach makes me scream in pain, I feel depressed and miserable and can't do anything. Im wondering if I have PMDD but am not sure
Thanks

Answer 1

If you not sure about PMDD. let me explain with you. Read below:

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

A much more severe form of the collective symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects approximately 3 percent to 9 percent of women of reproductive age and is considered a severe and chronic medical condition that requires attention and treatment.
What causes PMDD?

Although the exact cause of PMDD is not known, several theories have been proposed. One theory states that women who experience PMDD may have abnormal reactions to normal hormone changes that occur with each menstrual cycle. This may include fluctuation of estrogen and progesterone levels that normally occurs with menstruation, causing a serotonin deficiency, in some women (serotonin is a substance found naturally in the brain and intestines that acts as a vessel-narrowing substance, or vasoconstrictor). Additional research is necessary.
What are the risk factors for PMDD?

While any woman can develop PMDD, the following women may be at an increased risk for the condition:

* women with a personal or family history of mood disorders
* women with a personal or family history of postpartum depression
* women with a personal or family history of depression

Consult your physician for more information.
What are the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

The primary symptoms that distinguish PMDD from other mood disorders (i.e., major depression) or menstrual conditions is the onset and duration of PMDD symptoms - with symptoms appearing during the week before and disappearing within a few days after the onset of menses - and the level by which these symptoms disrupt daily living tasks. Symptoms of PMDD are so severe that women have an impaired level of functioning at home, at work, and in interpersonal relationships during this symptomatic time period. This diminished level of functioning is generally in great contrast with the same woman's interactions and abilities at other times during the month.

If I were you talk your primary doctor.

Answer 2

The Lord made a period in women for a lot of reaons- And one is, we can judge how we are taking care of ourselves.
We are supposed to rest, and this time gives us a good excuse to catch up (a person doesn't really catch up, just need to start resting more). No rest will cause spontaneous pain in women even when not on period.
Pain means' that we have stress for one. We need to eliminate as many stressors in our lives as possible, as women do so much and we are more fragile than men.
Pain also means' too much sodium, in T.V. dinners, cheese, (one domino is a serving size), canned stuff, especially soup.
Pain can be alleviated also by taking protein snacks in-between meals. This diet also makes' the period 1/2 as long, 1/2 as heavy, not as much PMS, as well as reducing the pain a LOT. You may not even notice it coming.
Until the meantime, take Ibuprofen when you first feel out of sorts or crampy, a few days or week before the period will ordinarily start.
Going to bed the same time each day, and waking up the same time regulates' a woman's Hormones, and she won't be a screaming BANSHI! (They fluctuate all over the place without a regular sleep cycle, even on weekends.
(Having sex only once a month or inconsistantly (that's why marriage is good thing) throw's us all out of kilter. Just get near a slightly aroused man while dancing, once a week, and you will feel better. This helps' our hormones best of all, when single as they regulate easier).
Take B-6 for swelling, bloating but not more than 25 mg., in morning.
Vitamin B-complex, 50 mg., will make your nerves calm down, and is a life-saver.
Birth control pills deplete B-6 and B-Complex, so we swell and get cranky also as they put progesterone in our bodies that make's moodiness. (Like we are pregnant)
Naproxen is another Anti-prosteglandin, like Advil-type stuff- Prosteglandins in body during the painful perod cause a chain-reaction type of pain and Advil and Naproxin stops' the pain cycle from grabbing hold of us. I used to take two 225 mg. tablets at onset of pain, and then one 8 to 12 hours apart, with a full glass of water and some solid food always. This has revolutionized womens' monthly struggle.
You need to be aware of your body and get rid of things that stress you- people, situations, emotional encounters. Don't use the cell phone when driving- you may have a wreck from the possibly upsetting events that you may talk about, and the lack of concentration- that type of thing.
PMDD will probably be fixed with these suggestions, as long as you are not homicidal! Then you need special medication(s) that a gynecologist will prescribe.
A young person needs' 12 hours of sleep until 12, and 10 hours of sleep per night until 18 years of age- then at least 8 and more in this crazy world.

Answer 3

PMDD and PMS are the same except PMS is not as severe. There is no clear definition in a quantitive way. In both cases, I recommend you take 3 foods-
1. Flax seed meal (cook with water, can mix into rice or oat etc)
- It is high in "Lignans", an anti-oxidant type phytohormone
2. Isoflavanoids - you can get it from health food section.
- It is a phytohormone from soy bean etc.
3. Citric fruits such as grapefruit or orange. It has bioflavanoids.

Answer 4

Definitely see your doctor as soon as possible. It could be PMDD.

Answer 5

Yes, it is flawlessly typical to consider exhausted earlier than the onset of your interval. Because your hormones are fluctuating at the moment, it might probably take a toll to your frame. I get incredibly fatigued earlier than, throughout and after my interval. Just relaxation should you get too worn out!

Answer 6

Welcome to the magical world of PMS pre-menstrual syndrome. A former gf had such very bad PMS that you just left her alone for a week or two. She finally went to a doctor and got some relief. Then she had no excuse for being a -----

Answer 7

Well you might want to tell your doctor about it next physical...but for now you should try and take midol for the pain..(it really works). and for being tired...well im not sure about that, thats why i think you should tell your docot about it...maybe he can give you medican for it.