Question 1

is pms real'?

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Pms: Symptoms are real, related in part to hormonal changes during that time of menstrual cycle.

Question 2

pms pain help?

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Advil, (ibuprofen) Heat, Pill: If you are experiencing uterine cramping around your menstrual cycle, you will probably find some relief with some analgesics, heat, or consider using the birth control pill.

Question 3

tell me about pms?

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PMS and Pain: Premenstrual syndrome is the collection of symptoms experienced by hormonal changes starting after ovulation. Mild moodiness, abdominal bloating and cramps . These resolve with your period as Progesterone decreases. When the intensity of symptoms becomes incapacitating  we call it pmdd (pre menstrual dysphoric disorder). Treatment is available and very successful.

Question 4

what can i do about pms?

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Hormones: Giving Progesterone at a dose of 100-200 mg during the second half of the cycle seems to help.  We also use fluoxetine 20mg once a day for the week prior to menstrual bleeding.

Question 5

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 6

what should i do for pms?

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: You assumed everybody would understand what you mean by PMS and that is not going to help you. It is better to specify what you have or state if you mean premenstrual syndrome. Symptomatic relief is what you ought to do if it is premenstrual syndrome, it is important to reduce stress and rest.

Question 7

how do i know if i have pms?

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PMS: Common symptoms are irritability, mood swings, headaches, abdominal bloating and fatigue.

Question 8

what conditions are like pms?

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A list: Here are a few conditions that may mimic pms: major depression, other mood and affective disorders, anxiety, thyroid disease (hyper- or hypo-), irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine, perimenopause.  I have no doubt that there are others.

Question 9

what meds ease really bad pms?

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?Symptoms: It depends on the symptoms. Ocps are great for helping with most of the pms symptoms. Nsaids (aleve, motrin, advil) can help with the cramps. Ssris (zoloft, prozac/serafem...) can help with the mood disorders and diet and exercise can go a long way as well.

Question 10

what is a good solution for pms?

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Overall good health: Talk to your OBGYN for specific suggestions for your body. Many can find some relief but many still have some symptoms. They can change over time or situations. Women who've not given birth can change if they do. Good diet, exercise, rest can help some. Good luck!

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