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Can you tell me how to reduce my pms symptoms?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PMS: Pms tx: nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms. 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.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PMS: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms. 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 ; green tea can dissipate pain.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/17/2013

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A member asked:

Can you tell me how to reduce my pms symptoms?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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