A member asked:

The week before my period i get ridiculously bloated. gets to where i look 5 or 6 months pregnant. what's the best thing to take for it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some options: Bloating prior to or during your period is due to fluid retention & slower digestion (constipation). To decrease bloating avoid salt intake (including prepackaged foods), increase water intake (to flush the body & reduce constipation), consider magnesium or calcium supplements (with your dr’s approval) or otc meds that include a diuretic such as midol. Exercise and birth control pills may help.

Answered 6/19/2013

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