Question 1

can pms symptoms begin before your actual period starts?

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PMS- Yes: Hello. Yes, that is why they call it pre -menstrual.Pms symptoms can include feeling tearful, irritability, mood swings, anger, depressed mood, change in sex drive  & anxiety.  These my be accompanied by swelling of the breasts (or extremities), weight gain, abdominal bloating, cramps, overeating, headaches (to include migraines), dizziness, fainting and palpitations.  See  below.

Question 2

what are symptoms of pms?

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Varies: Moodiness and irritability to headaches and breast pain which occur up to 2 weeks before your period.

Question 3

how can you mitigate pms symptoms?

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PMS tx: A number of medications including ssri type antidepressants can be effective.

Question 4

what are some common pms symptoms?

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PMS Sx's may include: fluid retention wi abdominal bloating &amp; weight gain, breast enlargement &amp; tenderness,  muscle cramps or joint pain (especially abdominal, back or thigh pain), nausea (sometimes vomiting), constipation or loose bowel  movements, ^'ed acne, feeling tired, insomnia, mood swings, irritability, depressed mood, crying spells, poor concentration, carbohydrate craving, changes in appetite &amp; anxiety.

Question 5

what can be done about pms symptoms?

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Herb &amp; exercise: 40's w. PMS has options. Standard approach: exogenous female hormones. Many patients report dramatic benefits from Cannabis. Women w. Hypermobility Syndrome are particularly afflicted by PMS. Females secrete hormone Relaxin during menses; increasing pelvic girdle ligament laxity, stretch &amp; pain. Tonification of Transversus abdominis muscle, via exercises &amp; yoga, might help stabilize pelvic girdle.

Question 6

how long do pms symptoms usually last?

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PMS: Depending on severity & chronicity, and what medications u r on, can go from days to few weeks, but usually around 1 week to 10 days.

Question 7

please help me! are these pms symptoms?

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Pms: Symptoms occur around same time of menstrual cycle for at least three consecutive cycles, with relief when menses start. What symptoms do u have?.

Question 8

how can i deal with severe pms symptoms?

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Severe PMS: PMS Tx:  NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for PMS. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain.  See.

Question 9

is there a way to reduce my pms symptoms?

Accepted Answer

PMS: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.

Question 10

what cab i do to stop strong pms syntoms

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PMS: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.

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