female only pms

Nanna509 · November 23, 2009

Does anyone else struggle with pms. I mean like 8-9 days out of the month feeling totally out of control. I could kill for a piece of bread, cry at the drop of a hat then 2 seconds later be so mad I could hit someone, tender breast and so bloated I can't even think about sucking my stomach in. Then, as soon as I start, harps begin playing and sanity is restored for another 15-20 days. It's horrible. Not to mention it's bad for weight loss. I've mentioned it to my pcp and ob docs, they both just kind of shrug it off.

Chancie · November 23, 2009

I never had any problems with PMS.... actually- never knew when I would have a period.

Then when I was about 4 months out.... I started craving chocolate.. My cycle became regular... I've had a period every month since then.

I talked with my surgen about this, and he said I am getting back to "normal"- Because of my obesity- I wouldn't have one for MONTHS!

He told me the only thing to worry about is if I was bleeding excessivly-

I thought I was in menopause-

And I never had cravings before!!

I like the fact that I am getting "normal" but sure wouldn't mind if my "friend" would leave!!!

thinoneday · November 24, 2009

Fortunately I had a hysterectomy when I was 33 years old and have never had to worry about another period again. . . however, and always a however, I still do get PMS days. . . not as bad as yours though. . . that sounds horrible. . . i'm sorry your suffering like that!

DownInSocal · November 25, 2009

Ugh. I have struggled with it. I think you need to get a new doctor though. Mine had a lot of suggestions. None worked but at least it was not "all in my head".

Now that I have lost weight I think it is getting better! I have only had 3 periods since surgery (maybe 2? dunno) and they were not that bad. I am hoping they stay that way.

newmom · November 26, 2009

This stuff - Evening Primrose Oil - Helps PMS. I took it during my pregnancy also.

PMS - Evening Primrose Oil helps PMS - health news; highly effective natural nutritional remedies for many diseases

I haven't taken it since but I am thinking of starting again. HTH

Nanna509 · December 3, 2009

Thanks, Newmom, I'll try this. My gyn did mention putting me on a birth control pill, but my husband had a vasectomy 10 years ago so I could stop taking pills. I really would prefer a natural remedy.