Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with pms & pmdd.

Ignore: Regular exercise and stress reduction techniques may enhance the effect of drug therapy.

Ignore: Exercise through the day helps improve circulation to every part of body. Good for mind-body-spirit.

Ignore: Make sure you take your calcium tablets or via food every day to reduce cramping.

Ignore: Accept hormonal changes. Give yourself some space, don't get angry at yourself /others. Love yoursel.

Ignore: Although it may seem counter intuitive when you feel PMS exercise more & it can reduce crankiness.

Ignore: PMS comes monthly before menstruation, be prepared !

Ignore: Limit salt, sugar, caffeine, dairy product and alcohol intake.

NSAID's: NSAID's can reduce pain associated with Premenstrual Syndrome & /or Menses.

Premenstrual: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) often responds well to SSRI's.

Ginger: Ginger can help with nausea associated with PMS & Premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Sipping: Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain associated with PMS & Premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Avoid: Avoid chocolate if you suffer from PMS or Premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Significant: Significant Premenstrual dysphoric disorder – sometimes a mood stabilizer is indicated.

Relaxation: Relaxation techniques can improve symptoms of PMS & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

PMDD: PMDD can be treated w combo Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiole in women who use oral contraceptives.

PMS: PMS & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder symptoms may be reduced with 1,200 mg of calcium per day.

Ignore: Try lifestyle changes and seeking appropriate medications to help with your PMS.

Change: Change your diet to a healthier one to make a difference in your PMS symptoms.

Limit: Limit coffee, tea, cocoa, and even chocolate — throughout your cycle to help symptoms of PMS.

If: If you need help cutting down on alcohol or caffeine, work with your doctor or a nutritionist.

RELAX,: RELAX, it’s easy to say, harder to do,.. but definitely worth the effort.

Consider: Consider yoga, deep breathing, or meditation to help with PMS.

Stretching: Stretching techniques: yoga or tai chi can help you relax and will soothe aching muscles and joints.

Do: Do stretching techniques such as yoga or tai chi to relax and soothe aching muscles with PMS.

Bottling: Bottling up what you’re going through won’t help. Seek support!

Share: Share your concerns and get some new tips and PMS treatment ideas from loved ones or other women.

Use: Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as naproxen or ibuprofen for pain and bleeding.

Wear: Wear a more supportive bra, such as a sports bra, when your breasts are tender.

Practice: Practice better time management, and get enough sleep.

Join: Join a support group of women who are managing PMS.

With: With your loved ones, plan ways to reduce the demands placed on you when you have PMS.

Ignore: Calcium (1000-1500mg/day) with magnesium (400-800 mg/day) have been shown to help.

Ignore: Keep a calendar of your symptoms and your cycle for a couple of months. Take it with you to the doc.