PMS

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Hey Val,

I have noticed a pretty crazy shift in PMS symptoms over the past few months.

In the past 2 years of being on thyroid meds I noticed that alot of my symptoms

got alot better...now they are back.

I am noticing cramps and breast tenderness up to 12 days prior to my period.

(Normal for me is 4-5 days.) In addition, I am noticing mood swings and

depression. Please understand...no anxiety or depression when not PMSing. I got

my period today and suddenly the world is a wonderful place again, minus the

cramps.

Now it is fair to say that things have been stressful and I was recently laid

off of work- so lots up in the air....but I don't want to blame it on this. (I

feel like doctors have been telling me my whole life everything is related to

stress...when actually it was adrenal/thyroid...thank you very much medical

community!)

I am currently on 50mcg cytomel/ 40 HC. (I know you will say 50mcg Cytomel is

low, but I am still dealing w/high pulse issues and doc won't let me go higher.)

I am going for blood work next week provided my COBRA has kicked in, and am

wondering if there is anything specific I should look for regarding the PMS? Is

this a progesterone issue?

I will slowly be weaning off the 40 HC after the bloodwork comes back as I have

been on the higher dose for 5 mths. I kept it as I was going through the lay off

and thought my adrenals could use the extra help.

Thanks!