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.
Anyone here on a PMDD med who is also bipolar and the PMDD med is working for both?
I have this posted in the bipolar group, too.
You help, advice, knowledge is greatly appreciated.
I have this posted in the bipolar group, too.
You help, advice, knowledge is greatly appreciated.
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Hmmm sorry can't help on this one. I hope that you are able to find someone that can tell ya what is good. {hugs}
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I am bipolar 2 and taking depakote er 250. It is the first thing that has made any difference with my pmdd and the bipolar. I like it because I take it at the same time every night and I have had no side effects.
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I am bipolar. When PMDD became bad, they increased my Paxil and that seemed to help with the anxiety. I also went on YAZ bc. That has helped me tremendously! I have not had the mania or depression that I was seeing.
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