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What can I do to reduce the symptoms of PMS?

Filed Under Pre Menstrual Syndrome or PMS 

Liz L asked:

Is there anything I can do to lessen the symptoms of PMS? About a week before I start my period my whole personality completely changes. I get really jumpy and freak out over the smallest noises. I get depressed and I don’t want to do anything like go to work, eat, go to the gym. People really start to bug me and I can’t concentrate on anything for a long period of time. Is there anything I can do or am I just stuck with this?

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5 Responses to “What can I do to reduce the symptoms of PMS?”

  1. punkyglitterglitter on February 2nd, 2009 8:43 am

    Your doc can help you. PMS does ****. I’m just like that but my doctor wanted to put me on all these anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds. I was like – no thanks,I’ll just deal with it for the few days.

  2. Liz A on February 3rd, 2009 6:23 pm

    Take Midol for PMS. You can buy it at any drug store.

  3. saphirehon on February 4th, 2009 5:47 pm

    I found that over the counter meds work. Reducing coffee also helps. Doing some workouts and staying away from stressful situations. Not eating too much fatty foods also assist.

  4. MAC on February 5th, 2009 8:29 am

    Vitamin B-6, approx 100 mgm for a week or so, before your period will make a big difference. Do not take it every day, only before your menses.

  5. alialoggi on February 7th, 2009 8:45 am

    Exercise. Try it, when you feel really stressed, go for a walk (take the dog too and you will be the hero), take an exercise class. I usually then feel like the stress is gone and I feel good because I exercised and survived. I take a kick boxing class, and anyone who irritates me gets their **** kicked for an hour (if only in my imagination, but thats ok).