Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) Support Group
Premenstrual Stress Syndrome (PMS) is stress which is a physical symptom prior to the onset of menstruation. PMS is exceedingly common, occurring in 75% of women of reproductive age during their lifetime, characterized by symptoms of mood swings, depression, anxiety and irritability. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as bloating and cramping.
I notice there is a lot of people suffering from PMS here and I got some help looking into the fact that my hormones could be imbalanced. I had a blood test done and it showed my progesterone was very low and began using a natural progesterone cream. Many of my symptoms got better but not all. I think those of you suffering should do a search on the net for one or the other dominance to see if you fit the profile. Some information varies from site to site so don't get discourages.
The problem I experience during my PMS weeks is that my bowels won't move and I get constant irritation in my right rib area. Trapped gas. Taking ibuprofen helps get myself pooping again, but I haven't found what is going on with trapped gas and this irritation in my ribs. Gets so bad it bothers my eyes and I can't think. Brain goes dead. When my period is over my symptoms clear up for 1 week. I feel normal 1 week out of the month!
The problem I experience during my PMS weeks is that my bowels won't move and I get constant irritation in my right rib area. Trapped gas. Taking ibuprofen helps get myself pooping again, but I haven't found what is going on with trapped gas and this irritation in my ribs. Gets so bad it bothers my eyes and I can't think. Brain goes dead. When my period is over my symptoms clear up for 1 week. I feel normal 1 week out of the month!
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
I went to the gyn yesterday...because I have had cervical dysplasia and had to get a check up. I told her about it. Anyway, while she was doing my internal, she could tell that my estrogen was spiked. I had just finished my period. She ordered progesterone cream for me. Hoping that helps. Most of the month, I am am mess. I never know how I am going to feel. It's awful. I have trouble passing stools the week before too...and have terrible stomach pains. After (or during all of this anxious stuff...I am able to pass). This month, I have had heart palpitations a few times a day..or flip flops. I am hoping that the cream helps. At least we are getting to the bottom of it. We have to be our own advocates. My doctors always look at me like I am crazy..or a hypochondriac. I am glad that someone is taking me seriously.