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What are symptoms of pms?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PMS symptoms: Pms includes both physical and emotional symptoms in the 1-2 weeks before your menstrual period, and which go away when bleeding starts. These include: swollen, tender breasts; feeling tired; sleeping poorly; upset stomach; bloating; constipation/diarrhea; trouble w/concentration; headache or backaches; joint aches & pains; tension & irritability; depression; mood swings; crying spells, etc.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PMS Sx's may include: fluid retention wi abdominal bloating & weight gain, breast enlargement & 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 & anxiety.

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