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A week or 2 before my period i have extreme symptoms like pmdd. what is the most natural thing to do to make it better?
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Consult with: A psychiatrist about a trial on medication. Try exercising to help improve mood. Consider psychotherapy
Answered 5/30/2016
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What to do: 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.
Answered 5/30/2016
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