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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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My doc doesn't believe in PMS

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I went to my doctors today to try and get some treatment for the terrible PMS I am suffering from. Last month, before my period, I had the most horrendous migraine and I couldn't cope with anything. I felt as if my personality had been completely transformed by hormonal changes and it's getting worse as I get older. I explained this to my doctor and she snapped back at me that she doesn't believe in PMS! What I am to do? She even questioned whether I really had a migraine after I explained the severity of my symptoms. Eventually she issued me a presciption for a migraine tablet you can buy over the counter. I just don't know where to go to get proper treatment. I also suffer from anxiety/depression.
deleted_user
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It sounds like you need to see another Dr,all what you have talked about is real and does exist.The best thing for migraine is sumatriptan it needs to be taken as soon as you feel symptoms coming.
If you are depressed and suffer from anxiety you need to talk to someone that will help you and maybe you need medication for that.
I would say a change in dr is needed otherwise you are not going to get help that you need.
If you need to talk just let me know.
Take care,
Lou
deleted_user
deleted_user
For your own self preservation get a new doc. There are plenty and what she said is ridiculous. I would suggest making an appointment with a womens health clinic that does treat these issues and takes them seriously.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I went through the same thing last month had a migraine and went to the doctor and that was a waste of time didnt even get any pain killers.I also suffer from anxiety/depression and that just makes the hole pms wrose.i can feel it all kicking in again and fells like i just went through it.grrr
deleted_user
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My doctor told me it was all in my head. Finally found doctor who believed me, got help. Katherina Dalton, originally from Uk wrote a book about pms in the early 80's , very imformative. There must be a pms clinic in uk, theer are some here and in states.
lizgirl
lizgirl
Yes, get another doctor! I found more help with the right GYN than I did from any other doctor. Also help with Natural Practicianers.
cath04
cath04
Hi W12, i'm also in the UK so understand it isn't as easy to just get another doctor, but you do need to see another one. Can you try and find out when your doctor isn't at work and get an appointment with someone else in the practice? I know it's underhand but sometimes it's the only way.
PMS is very real and you need to find a doctor who accepts that and will give you medication to help you deal with it.
Are you getting any treatment for your anxiety/depression? Here if you want to talk
deleted_user
deleted_user
you could try midol or get a new doctor. if this doc isnt gunna help you with this what else isnt he going to help you with? i myself have very very bad PMS. i have it so bad that i had to go on an oral contraction pill. get a new doc or try non-perscripton PMS pill.
deleted_user
deleted_user
you have to get a new doctor!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
PLEASE...do get a new doctor.
Also read up on PMS and PMDD.She obviously hasnt.
I hope you feel better!
SKYE
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thats so awful!

Some doctors have no clue about how PMS can really affect a womans life. If I were you I would find a specalised clinic as plantlady has suggested. Good luck and be well.
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