What helps your PMS bloat?

[gonnabea5]

I hate pms bloat. It really overcomes me and I've got to find some guidelines to get a handle on it. I'm almost 45, very active, but still overweight. And when pms times comes, I feel like I gain 10 pounds (only about 2.5) and I fluff up like the Michelin Man. And it lasts twice as long as the actual cycle.

Somebody, help a sista out!

 

[Bobbi-B]

Ugh, I hate it too! Pamprin helps me with bloating because it has a diuretic in it. I take the caffeine-free kind. HTH

 

[janie1234]

krill and primrose oil. I buy mine at whole foods. I get the worst PMS you can get. Lasts for a week and my period only lasts for 1-2 days. Go figure.

 

[mom418]

if you're on birth control, some of them make your time of the month less often or lighter.
the ones i've used makes it go away completely. thats the best fix there is, although it wasnt really bad when i did have it.
everybody is different though so it doesnt work well for everyone.

 

[LaughingWater]

I wish I could help. A heating pad makes me feel better, but obviously one cannot walk around with that.

My daughter has had some success with Pamprin too.

 

[maddiesmum]

Low dose bcps taken without a break work like a dream for me. No bloating at all, no PMS, no bleeding, no spot break-outs, no weight gain ever, NOTHING! Previously I used the Nuvaring which took away all of the above but gave me terrible migraines every time I tried to take a break from it. Now, with the Reclipsen (generic bcps), I am largely migraine free also.

I never thought I could be a bcp user, never thought I'd remember to take the pill every day but, you know what, people change and the freedom from migraines that last 4 days straight is just so phenomenal.

Think it over, maybe?

Clare

 

[gonnabea5]

Thanks Ladies

 

[RapidBreath]

For fluid retention I use extra potassium on my food (Salt sub.) For other PMS I use the Evening Primrose Oil (someone else mentioned it.) When you aren't in your cycle, Kundalini yoga helps with the other symptoms. You can try it for free online with Yoga Today, it streams onto your computer. Zinc/Calcium and Magnesium help with any hormonal head aches and cramps.