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.

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SarahZee 05/21/2009

until really late every night for a like a week or two before my period.
i stay up all itchy and hot and nauseous.
is that normal?

deleted_user 05/27/2009

I usually get very bad insomnia for one night right before my period, but I totally understand the itchy and feeling sick symptoms.... of course always talk to your doctor about abnormal things but just so you know your not alone, yes, it happens to me to in some ways.

SarahZee 05/27/2009

okay. thanks.

deleted_user 06/08/2009

I also sometimes have trouble falling asleep during this time. I'm usually a great sleeper, but I find I don't get restful sleep during PMS -- not always, but I think that's often the case. Maybe you can try drinking some herbal tea to relax you before bed?

deleted_user 06/09/2009

I stay up late and can't read to get back to sleep so I get on computer and then I wake up at like 4-5am. So, annoying!
I get one foul day of nausea but take 500mg of chinese ginger root if i can figure out in enough time that is why I am sick.

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