Guest guest Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 Hi Where did you get the camomile capsules? At a health food store or drug store? They sound like they are worth giving a try. Sky doesn't have any allergies, that I know of, so hopefully she wouldn't have a reaction to the. Anything to help her with this emotional rollercoaster she is going through every month. Thanks Tracey Dougherty wrote: > Dear Tracey, > We tried about 2 months of Camomile capsules with my daughter and > had > terrifice success with it helping her ease into her period without and > PMS > symptoms. However, she developed an allergy to it as I didn't know it > was > related to the ragweed family. I slowly weaned her off and the allergy > > symptoms went away, but the PMS came back. I'm still trying to decide > whether to try the camomile once again, but give her a little Benadryl > to > counteract the allergy symptoms. > > PMS > > > > Hi All > > I know we have had countless postings about this before so please > > forgive me for asking again. My 10 year old daughter Skylar > (autistic) > > is showing major signs of PMS. It is now starting to interfere with > her > > school work and just generally making her very hard to get along > with at > > this time each month. I have a Dr. appointment for her next week > and > > was wondering if there is any specific meds that worked well for > anyone > > for this problem. I am sorry for asking this again if it has > already > > been answered. Any help anyone could give me would be greatly > > appreciated! > > Thanks > > Tracey > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 Hi Sorry I was so long in replying, things have been pretty hectic around here last few days. Thanks for the info. I will check that out at our local Health Food Store next week. Tracey Dougherty wrote: > Dear Tracey, > I bought the camomile capsules at my local health food store. It > is > important to buy a brand that uses the German brand of chamomile like > Nature's Way. For a bottle of 100 capsules, I only paid $7.99. They > really > did work to calm her and get her through the PMS symptoms with each > period > every month. Just play around with the dosage. I found if I gave her > too > much, it made her slap-happy and giddy. > > PMS > > > > > > > > > > Hi All > > > > I know we have had countless postings about this before so > please > > > > forgive me for asking again. My 10 year old daughter Skylar > > > (autistic) > > > > is showing major signs of PMS. It is now starting to interfere > with > > > her > > > > school work and just generally making her very hard to get along > > > > with at > > > > this time each month. I have a Dr. appointment for her next > week > > > and > > > > was wondering if there is any specific meds that worked well for > > > > anyone > > > > for this problem. I am sorry for asking this again if it has > > > already > > > > been answered. Any help anyone could give me would be greatly > > > > appreciated! > > > > Thanks > > > > Tracey > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 >Ladies, do you find that VCO is helping with your PMS? I should be >getting my TOM any day now and I have noticed that VCO is really >helping me control my ravishing hunger. I no longer crave chocolate >or high carb sugary crap when I take a gulp of my oil I think VCO helps a lot -- so does calcium/mag/D. There seems to be a whole " syndrome " that happens in " modern " countries involving minerals and fats -- I tend to think that part of it at least is our reliance on cereal grains, which leach minerals and block absorption of minerals. Esp. wheat. If we ate more of a rice/fish/meat/veggie diet with VCO, as the Thai folk do, there would be a lot less problem. -- Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Does anyone have any idea what would work or is working for PMS in a young teen of 16? I have waisted so much money in these health food stors through the years on crap that didn't help. I hope you guys have some suggestions. My husband mentioned Sam-e, what do you think? Thanks, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Does anyone have any idea what would work or is working for PMS in a young teen of 16? I have waisted so much money in these health food stors through the years on crap that didn't help. I hope you guys have some suggestions. My husband mentioned Sam-e, what do you think? Thanks, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 my PMS & onset has kept me from work 2-3 days at a time every month - I'd also like to hear suggestions for dealing with this - especially cramps- i'm trying to stay away from taking painkillers and whatnot midwiferywoman2 wrote: > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself > back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on > track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I > could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a > time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making > progress! Marci > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Oh Marci, i know your pain. i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get suicidal for a few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some of the mood stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. as far as cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i often give into them sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of chips so i'll buy one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them away. it's a waste of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the fifty cents. the hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on those days, and if i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give yourself some slack if you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell yourself that you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into your body from the exercise. i know that in the past when i've stuck with what i was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i wanted to cry all the time, a few days after it's over i see some results. they're just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a week. take care of yourself! *~sarah PMS Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making progress! Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 I highly suggest going on a bc pill or shot. They have helped me out quite a bit. The pill I am on now is called Seasonale and it only gives you four periods a year, which helps greatly in reducing monthly PMS symptoms and I haven't noticed any negative side-effects from it besides during my first 9 months of it, I had some spotting here and there. It doesn't make you gain weight and it's my beleif that bc pills don't do that anyways. So look into something like that. Maybe your gyno could suggest a pill that's just right for you and some exerices to releive cramping or stress. > Oh Marci, i know your pain. > i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get suicidal for a few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some of the mood stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. as far as cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i often give into them sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of chips so i'll buy one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them away. it's a waste of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the fifty cents. the hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on those days, and if i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give yourself some slack if you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell yourself that you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into your body from the exercise. i know that in the past when i've stuck with what i was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i wanted to cry all the time, a few days after it's over i see some results. they're just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a week. take care of yourself! > *~sarah > > PMS > > > > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself > back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on > track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I > could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a > time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making > progress! Marci > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Some of my friends who deal with PMS have found relief with Sarafem (prescription) when problems are really severe and others have used St. 's Wort successfully. You could Google for these on the internet if you think you might like more information. Hope these suggestions help. >>> midwiferywoman@... 04/19/05 7:11 PM >>> Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making progress! Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive > way of dealing with this?? Mrs Bishwits' Peanut Butter Protein Cup. I think that is the name. That and the BFL cheesecake in EFL...these two things carry me through PMS. http://www.mrsbishwitskitchen.com/forums/topic.asp? TOPIC_ID=132 & SearchTerms=peanut,butter Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 > my PMS & onset has kept me from work 2-3 days at a time every month - > I'd also like to hear suggestions for dealing with this - especially > cramps- i'm trying to stay away from taking painkillers and whatnot > Have you tried Evening of Primrose Oil? I don't get PMS pain, etc. but I have heard that this works wonders for PMS symptoms. Flax oil is supposed to help also. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Hey , I tried switching to Seasonale but my period (too heavy to be spotting) forced itself upon me after 2 months. Same thing again after another 2 months. I gave up and switched back to monthly. But yes, the pill has largely cut back on the PMS pain for me. Leah S On 4/20/05, <chevygirl57@...> wrote: > > > I highly suggest going on a bc pill or shot. They have helped me out > quite a bit. The pill I am on now is called Seasonale and it only > gives you four periods a year, which helps greatly in reducing > monthly PMS symptoms and I haven't noticed any negative side-effects > from it besides during my first 9 months of it, I had some spotting > here and there. It doesn't make you gain weight and it's my beleif > that bc pills don't do that anyways. > > So look into something like that. Maybe your gyno could suggest a > pill that's just right for you and some exerices to releive cramping > or stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 when i went on bc pills - i gained 35 lbs, plus it seems rather unnatural to put that stuff in yer bod - just my take on it wrote: > > I highly suggest going on a bc pill or shot. They have helped me out > quite a bit. The pill I am on now is called Seasonale and it only > gives you four periods a year, which helps greatly in reducing > monthly PMS symptoms and I haven't noticed any negative side-effects > from it besides during my first 9 months of it, I had some spotting > here and there. It doesn't make you gain weight and it's my beleif > that bc pills don't do that anyways. > > So look into something like that. Maybe your gyno could suggest a > pill that's just right for you and some exerices to releive cramping > or stress. > > > > > Oh Marci, i know your pain. > > i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get suicidal for a > few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some of the mood > stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. as far as > cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i often give into them > sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of chips so i'll buy > one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them away. it's a waste > of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the fifty cents. the > hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on those days, and if > i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give yourself some slack if > you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell yourself that > you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into your body from > the exercise. i know that in the past when i've stuck with what i > was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i wanted to cry all > the time, a few days after it's over i see some results. they're > just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a week. take > care of yourself! > > *~sarah > > > > PMS > > > > > > > > > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a > positive > > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself > > back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For > instance, I > > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day > that > > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on > > track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when > I > > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left > the > > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to > the > > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back > out > > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I > > could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks > at a > > time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without > going > > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would > > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making > > progress! Marci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Marci, Some times it seems like God played a practical joke when he made women... well... after all Eve did eat the forbidden fruit and the punishment was pain for child birth.... and hence all that goes with it...LOL FYI I don't know how you feel about any kind of birth control but I know when I tried to come off of it one time OH HELL NO!!! I could not believe what my body started doing. Breast tender back hurt, ALL symptoms..... personally I feel women should not have to endure that every month... I don't care what Eve did!!! I am now on Deprovera and don't even have a cycle... I am changing however because there is osypirosus (sp) in my family and I need a form of birthcontrol that allows me to have a cylce to create estrogen. In a few months I believe I am going to try the RING.... several of my friends are on it and said it works well instead of the patch.... and is only 20 bucks for three months much cheeper than the pill. I can't help you because I don't deal with a month problem, but I can help make the monthly problem go a way....LOL I hope you feel better!!!! > Oh Marci, i know your pain. > i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get suicidal for a few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some of the mood stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. as far as cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i often give into them sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of chips so i'll buy one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them away. it's a waste of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the fifty cents. the hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on those days, and if i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give yourself some slack if you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell yourself that you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into your body from the exercise. i know that in the past when i've stuck with what i was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i wanted to cry all the time, a few days after it's over i see some results. they're just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a week. take care of yourself! > *~sarah > > PMS > > > > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself > back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on > track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I > could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a > time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making > progress! Marci > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 > > Oh Marci, i know your pain. > > i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get suicidal for a > few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some of the mood > stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. as far as > cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i often give into them > sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of chips so i'll buy > one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them away. it's a waste > of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the fifty cents. the > hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on those days, and if > i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give yourself some slack if > you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell yourself that > you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into your body from > the exercise. i know that in the past when i've stuck with what i > was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i wanted to cry all > the time, a few days after it's over i see some results. they're > just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a week. take > care of yourself! > > *~sarah > > > > PMS > > > > > > > > > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a > positive > > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself > > back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For > instance, I > > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day > that > > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on > > track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when > I > > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left > the > > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to > the > > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back > out > > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I > > could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks > at a > > time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without > going > > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would > > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making > > progress! Marci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 I've been lurking for several months because of the end of nursing school (2 more weeks to go!!!), but I had to chime in on the Ring. The Nuva Ring is awesome!!! I leave mine in for the entire month, then immediately put in a new one. I do that for 3 months in a row, then give myself a break for a week. I have to do something like this due to such severe cramps (I was taking Vicodin...you know they're bad when 2 Vicodins don't get rid of the pain). I've had horrible cramps since I was 13 and it's not uncommon for me to miss a day or two of school or work because of them. I was going to get the patch at my last annual but my Gyn talked me into the ring. He gave me one for free (inserted it in the office) and after the month was up, I loved not having to think about the pregnancy thing at all, I filled the prescription. Mine cost $38 per month, unfortunately, due to my insurance not covering any birth control under $40 (that's where my insurance kicks in), but it's worth it not to have to think about taking the damn pill everday. Plus, I was missing pills all over the place because I work 2 nights a week from 6:45pm until 7:15am and I can't take the pill unless it's right before I go to sleep due to the severe nausea I get. So on the days when I would work, I would take the pill at 8am after getting home, but then I would have to switch back to 10 or 11pm on the days when I had to be up at 5am. I was getting me all screwed up and I was afraid I would end up pregnant (not quite time for that yet!). The Ring is a wonderful form of birth control. I refuse to go on Depo because of all the side effects it causes me and I like the idea that the hormone in the Ring is right where it's supposed to be. It doesn't have to travel through the rest of your body to get to where it has to do its job. I recommend it for anyone who is busy and doesn't want to have to think about BC every day, or every week...or for those who don't like getting poked in the butt or arm once every 3 months! = ) (who will be back on the boards once school is through..not to mention back on BFL) lammail2003 <lammail2003@...> wrote: Marci, Some times it seems like God played a practical joke when he made women... well... after all Eve did eat the forbidden fruit and the punishment was pain for child birth.... and hence all that goes with it...LOL FYI I don't know how you feel about any kind of birth control but I know when I tried to come off of it one time OH HELL NO!!! I could not believe what my body started doing. Breast tender back hurt, ALL symptoms..... personally I feel women should not have to endure that every month... I don't care what Eve did!!! I am now on Deprovera and don't even have a cycle... I am changing however because there is osypirosus (sp) in my family and I need a form of birthcontrol that allows me to have a cylce to create estrogen. In a few months I believe I am going to try the RING.... several of my friends are on it and said it works well instead of the patch.... and is only 20 bucks for three months much cheeper than the pill. I can't help you because I don't deal with a month problem, but I can help make the monthly problem go a way....LOL I hope you feel better!!!! > Oh Marci, i know your pain. > i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get suicidal for a few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some of the mood stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. as far as cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i often give into them sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of chips so i'll buy one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them away. it's a waste of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the fifty cents. the hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on those days, and if i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give yourself some slack if you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell yourself that you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into your body from the exercise. i know that in the past when i've stuck with what i was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i wanted to cry all the time, a few days after it's over i see some results. they're just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a week. take care of yourself! > *~sarah > > PMS > > > > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself > back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on > track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I > could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a > time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making > progress! Marci > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Be careful though, A lot of antidepressants cause between 10-30 pounds in weight gain. laurelb80 <no_reply > wrote: > > Oh Marci, i know your pain. > > i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get suicidal for a > few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some of the mood > stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. as far as > cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i often give into them > sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of chips so i'll buy > one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them away. it's a waste > of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the fifty cents. the > hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on those days, and if > i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give yourself some slack if > you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell yourself that > you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into your body from > the exercise. i know that in the past when i've stuck with what i > was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i wanted to cry all > the time, a few days after it's over i see some results. they're > just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a week. take > care of yourself! > > *~sarah > > > > PMS > > > > > > > > > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has > > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a > positive > > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself > > back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For > instance, I > > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day > that > > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on > > track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when > I > > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left > the > > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to > the > > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back > out > > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I > > could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks > at a > > time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without > going > > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would > > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making > > progress! Marci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I am new to this board, but had to give my input on birth control! I was on Depo for about 5 years, and found out that it is not good for you to be on for more than 2 years, because your body will be calcium deficient! I then tried the patch (I would never remember to take a pill!) and I hated it! The patch was horrible. It was easy to remember, but it always got stuck to my jeans, or it would start to peel off, and I'd have a ring of black around it because all of the fuzz from clothes would get stuck to its edges. I also would have to use more than one a week sometimes because it would peel mostly off. Anyway, after that I was told about the Ring. The ring is great! My insurance doesn't cover it either, but so far it has been the best. Though I loved how with depo I never had a period, (but because not having one for 5 years is probably bad) I would tell everyone to get the ring! --- <melaniemiller2002@...> wrote: > I've been lurking for several months because of the > end of nursing school (2 more weeks to go!!!), but I > had to chime in on the Ring. The Nuva Ring is > awesome!!! I leave mine in for the entire month, > then immediately put in a new one. I do that for 3 > months in a row, then give myself a break for a > week. I have to do something like this due to such > severe cramps (I was taking Vicodin...you know > they're bad when 2 Vicodins don't get rid of the > pain). I've had horrible cramps since I was 13 and > it's not uncommon for me to miss a day or two of > school or work because of them. > > I was going to get the patch at my last annual but > my Gyn talked me into the ring. He gave me one for > free (inserted it in the office) and after the month > was up, I loved not having to think about the > pregnancy thing at all, I filled the prescription. > Mine cost $38 per month, unfortunately, due to my > insurance not covering any birth control under $40 > (that's where my insurance kicks in), but it's worth > it not to have to think about taking the damn pill > everday. Plus, I was missing pills all over the > place because I work 2 nights a week from 6:45pm > until 7:15am and I can't take the pill unless it's > right before I go to sleep due to the severe nausea > I get. So on the days when I would work, I would > take the pill at 8am after getting home, but then I > would have to switch back to 10 or 11pm on the days > when I had to be up at 5am. I was getting me all > screwed up and I was afraid I would end up pregnant > (not quite time for that yet!). > > The Ring is a wonderful form of birth control. I > refuse to go on Depo because of all the side effects > it causes me and I like the idea that the hormone in > the Ring is right where it's supposed to be. It > doesn't have to travel through the rest of your body > to get to where it has to do its job. I recommend > it for anyone who is busy and doesn't want to have > to think about BC every day, or every week...or for > those who don't like getting poked in the butt or > arm once every 3 months! > > = ) (who will be back on the boards once > school is through..not to mention back on BFL) > > lammail2003 <lammail2003@...> wrote: > > > Marci, > > Some times it seems like God played a practical joke > when he made > women... well... after all Eve did eat the forbidden > fruit and the > punishment was pain for child birth.... and hence > all that goes with > it...LOL > > FYI I don't know how you feel about any kind of > birth control but I > know when I tried to come off of it one time OH HELL > NO!!! I could > not believe what my body started doing. Breast > tender back hurt, > ALL symptoms..... personally I feel women should not > have to endure > that every month... I don't care what Eve did!!! I > am now on > Deprovera and don't even have a cycle... I am > changing however > because there is osypirosus (sp) in my family and I > need a form of > birthcontrol that allows me to have a cylce to > create estrogen. In > a few months I believe I am going to try the > RING.... several of my > friends are on it and said it works well instead of > the patch.... > and is only 20 bucks for three months much cheeper > than the pill. > > I can't help you because I don't deal with a month > problem, but I > can help make the monthly problem go a way....LOL > > I hope you feel better!!!! > > > > > > > > Oh Marci, i know your pain. > > i gain 4-6 lbs. the week before and literally get > suicidal for a > few days. being on the Pill has helped even out some > of the mood > stuff, but i totally know where you're coming from. > as far as > cravings go, i hate to be a bad influence but i > often give into them > sort of half way style-like, i'll want a bag of > chips so i'll buy > one, eat 3, and crush the rest up and throw them > away. it's a waste > of money, but the guilt it saves me is worth the > fifty cents. the > hardest part for me is just getting out of bed on > those days, and if > i've done that, it's an accomplishment. give > yourself some slack if > you're not feeling well...or push yourself and tell > yourself that > you're releasing all sorts of great chemicals into > your body from > the exercise. i know that in the past when i've > stuck with what i > was doing, even if the scale was going crazy or i > wanted to cry all > the time, a few days after it's over i see some > results. they're > just slow coming, you know? they're hiding for a > week. take > care of yourself! > > *~sarah > > > > PMS > > > > > > > > > > Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the > only one who has > > total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone > else found a > positive > > way of dealing with this?? It feels like every > month I set myself > > back 10 steps because of cravings and other > symptoms. For > instance, I > > was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then > had a free day > that > > turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying > to get back on > > track today and did well, but then I forgot my > 430pm meal so when > I > > got to the gym I could barely make it thru one > exercise. I left > the > > gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat > and go back to > the > > gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make > myself get back > out > > the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every > month. I wish I > > could just keep my momentum going for more than a > two-three weeks > at a > > time. I feel like my progress would be so much > better without > going > > thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any > suggestions, I would > > really appreciate it. I just want to keep going > and keep making > > progress! Marci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 My sister uses Sarafem with great success! Just my 2¢ Christy in Indiana Re: PMS Some of my friends who deal with PMS have found relief with Sarafem (prescription) when problems are really severe and others have used St. 's Wort successfully. You could Google for these on the internet if you think you might like more information. Hope these suggestions help. >>> midwiferywoman@... 04/19/05 7:11 PM >>> Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making progress! Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hey girls! Many of you have replied to this post by Marci and I want to add my two cents. It sounds to me like you are all dealing with PMDD and not just your ‘run of the mill’ PMS. There is a BIG difference! My sister has PMDD and is on a prescribed anti-depressant (Zoloft) for the disorder. It is like day and night when you compare how she feels now that her gynecologist has helped her figure out what is wrong. I have attached a few links that describe the differences and you can decide for yourselves if you might be dealing with PMDD instead of PMS. Just my 2¢ Christy in Indiana http://www.zoloftforpmdd.com/ http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=1086 http://pmdd.factsforhealth.org/index.html http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/pmdd.asp PMS Ladies, I need some help. I know I can't be the only one who has total freak out moments during PMS. Has anyone else found a positive way of dealing with this?? It feels like every month I set myself back 10 steps because of cravings and other symptoms. For instance, I was doing so well for the past couple weeks, then had a free day that turned into two free-for-all days. So I am trying to get back on track today and did well, but then I forgot my 430pm meal so when I got to the gym I could barely make it thru one exercise. I left the gym nearly in tears. I went home intending to eat and go back to the gym a little later. Now I am home trying to make myself get back out the door. I hate hate hate going thru this every month. I wish I could just keep my momentum going for more than a two-three weeks at a time. I feel like my progress would be so much better without going thru this every month!!!!! If anyone has any suggestions, I would really appreciate it. I just want to keep going and keep making progress! Marci _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hi Carolyn, Thanks for the feedback on the PMS. You might be right about it being ovulation because I get little symptoms right after my period is over and I can always tell ovulation is coming. This might sound stupid, but do we sometimes not ovulate? Oh that had to sound so stupid. I mean I don't get these PMS symptoms like this very often well I can't remember when the last time it was that I had this and it was PMS time, but I do remember feeling really irritable before like this, but it was a long time ago. I'm sorry about your bikki, why would your son do that? I can only imagine your stress. I have a soon to be 20 year daughter and that is all we have, but I do get my 3 year old niece and I can only handle her for short time and she goes back home lol I hope when she gets a little older she will be better to deal with, but she can be a real handful. You hang in there as well and thanks for feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 At 06:46 AM 6/27/2005, fitgrl222@... wrote: >Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has felt like they had it when >according to the calendar it isn't time? hi michelle! i also get pms-like symptoms around the time that i ovulate (which would be right in the middle of the cycle). it is kind of hit or miss whether i ovulate or not so sometimes i get the symptoms, sometimes i dont. maybe it is ovulation time for you and that is why you are getting some PMS stuff. goofy hormones!!! they make me feel like such an idiot... last night i was all bummed out (and still feel depressed about it this morning!) because i had my bikini top hanging on the clothes line to dry and our son took a pair of scissors to my brand-new top and cut off the straps that go around my back. i might be able to wear it if i can squeeze it together and tie a quick knot in the back but i would be worried all of the time about it coming un-done while swimming, etc. and how the heck am i supposed to get it off again, if i manage to get it done up? so there goes a whole new bikini down the drain! ugh!! it seems that if i give him heck for something he gets mad and strikes back he is only 6 and this distresses me very much! so that is my PMS (or whatever) upset for today ::sigh:: hang in there michelle! my dr says that the majority of women have wacky things going on with their hormones. when i feel like im in the throes of a hormone attack (lol) i just try really hard to hang on tight for the ride and try not to say anything to anyone that i might regret later. :*carolyn. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 267.8.1 - Release Date: 6/24/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hmmm Carolyn, if I were you I would be tempted to cut up something of your son's..... I know, bad Jen BAD! Carolyn or Visser - Festival City Concrete <pvisser@...> wrote: At 06:46 AM 6/27/2005, fitgrl222@... wrote:>Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has felt like they had it when >according to the calendar it isn't time?hi michelle! i also get pms-like symptoms around the time that i ovulate (which would be right in the middle of the cycle). it is kind of hit or miss whether i ovulate or not so sometimes i get the symptoms, sometimes i dont. maybe it is ovulation time for you and that is why you are getting some PMS stuff.goofy hormones!!! they make me feel like such an idiot... last night i was all bummed out (and still feel depressed about it this morning!) because i had my bikini top hanging on the clothes line to dry and our son took a pair of scissors to my brand-new top and cut off the straps that go around my back. i might be able to wear it if i can squeeze it together and tie a quick knot in the back but i would be worried all of the time about it coming un-done while swimming, etc. and how the heck am i supposed to get it off again, if i manage to get it done up? so there goes a whole new bikini down the drain! ugh!! it seems that if i give him heck for something he gets mad and strikes back he is only 6 and this distresses me very much! so that is my PMS (or whatever) upset for today ::sigh::hang in there michelle! my dr says that the majority of women have wacky things going on with their hormones. when i feel like im in the throes of a hormone attack (lol) i just try really hard to hang on tight for the ride and try not to say anything to anyone that i might regret later.:*carolyn.-- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 267.8.1 - Release Date: 6/24/2005 Discover Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM more. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Or wash somebody's underwear with a bunch of red stuff so he gets pink undies. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of DahlstromSent: Monday, June 27, 2005 4:42 PM Subject: Re: PMS Hmmm Carolyn, if I were you I would be tempted to cut up something of your son's..... I know, bad Jen BAD! Carolyn or Visser - Festival City Concrete <pvisser@...> wrote: At 06:46 AM 6/27/2005, fitgrl222@... wrote:>Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has felt like they had it when >according to the calendar it isn't time?hi michelle! i also get pms-like symptoms around the time that i ovulate (which would be right in the middle of the cycle). it is kind of hit or miss whether i ovulate or not so sometimes i get the symptoms, sometimes i dont. maybe it is ovulation time for you and that is why you are getting some PMS stuff.goofy hormones!!! they make me feel like such an idiot... last night i was all bummed out (and still feel depressed about it this morning!) because i had my bikini top hanging on the clothes line to dry and our son took a pair of scissors to my brand-new top and cut off the straps that go around my back. i might be able to wear it if i can squeeze it together and tie a quick knot in the back but i would be worried all of the time about it coming un-done while swimming, etc. and how the heck am i supposed to get it off again, if i manage to get it done up? so there goes a whole new bikini down the drain! ugh!! it seems that if i give him heck for something he gets mad and strikes back he is only 6 and this distresses me very much! so that is my PMS (or whatever) upset for today ::sigh::hang in there michelle! my dr says that the majority of women have wacky things going on with their hormones. when i feel like im in the throes of a hormone attack (lol) i just try really hard to hang on tight for the ride and try not to say anything to anyone that i might regret later.:*carolyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 I'd do something less distructive, but just as effective. Freeze all his underwear and then let him put on a pair in the morning! Tonya Re: PMS Hmmm Carolyn, if I were you I would be tempted to cut up something of your son's..... I know, bad Jen BAD! Carolyn or Visser - Festival City Concrete <pvisser@...> wrote: At 06:46 AM 6/27/2005, fitgrl222@... wrote:>Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has felt like they had it when >according to the calendar it isn't time?hi michelle! i also get pms-like symptoms around the time that i ovulate (which would be right in the middle of the cycle). it is kind of hit or miss whether i ovulate or not so sometimes i get the symptoms, sometimes i dont. maybe it is ovulation time for you and that is why you are getting some PMS stuff.goofy hormones!!! they make me feel like such an idiot... last night i was all bummed out (and still feel depressed about it this morning!) because i had my bikini top hanging on the clothes line to dry and our son took a pair of scissors to my brand-new top and cut off the straps that go around my back. i might be able to wear it if i can squeeze it together and tie a quick knot in the back but i would be worried all of the time about it coming un-done while swimming, etc. and how the heck am i supposed to get it off again, if i manage to get it done up? so there goes a whole new bikini down the drain! ugh!! it seems that if i give him heck for something he gets mad and strikes back he is only 6 and this distresses me very much! so that is my PMS (or whatever) upset for today ::sigh::hang in there michelle! my dr says that the majority of women have wacky things going on with their hormones. when i feel like im in the throes of a hormone attack (lol) i just try really hard to hang on tight for the ride and try not to say anything to anyone that i might regret later.:*carolyn.-- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 267.8.1 - Release Date: 6/24/2005 Discover Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM & more. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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