Severe pms ????????????

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

I could sure use a little help. I have very severe pms. From ovulation on through tom finishing I am miserable. That is almost 3 weeks. I take primrose oil. Years ago that seemed to really help but not any more.

In 2000 - most of 2004 I was a very thin sucessful LC'er. Even then I never made it through a month binge free. Not once.

Pms is much much worse on low carb for me. On a higher carb diet it is one week of misery not almost 3. It also seems to get worse the older I get.

Dr says it has to do with serotonin and a prescription will fix it right up. I do not want any prescription. I know seratonin involves anti depressants. For personal reasons I will never ever touch one. I'm not depressed. I am very uncomfortable and have severe cravings. I already take metformin and that is enough. I want a natural solution.

I really could use some help with this issue.

The supplement I take are~
a hair skin and nails ormula (heaby on b)
evening primrose oil
magnesuim with zinc
chronium

[jimmie 48]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

have you checked into herbs? if you have an herb shop near you, it might be worth at least checking into .

if low carb is making this worse, would it help to increase your level of carbs especially during your monthy cycle?

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

have you checked into herbs? if you have an herb shop near you, it might be worth at least checking into .

if low carb is making this worse, would it help to increase your level of carbs especially during your monthy cycle?

I had pms suggested at the natural food store. Your right though I should check as there may be something new.

Increasing to around 60-70 grams definately does help. Would you suggest that? It would be a good 2 weeks a month.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

let me see, you're asking me if i would live with unGodly pain or up my carbs.... hmmmm
that's a no brainer for me but you'll have to answer that one for yourself. if you know it helps though and you can maintain your weight, then up the carbs.

try upping the carbs by adding veggies and get more bang for your buck by using pumpkin and some of the higher carb count veggies.

and this all barring there there is nothing seriously wrong with your body. not to say the pms and what the tom brings is not serious, i know that it is but i am referring to illnesses and that sort of thing. i hope you know what i mean.

did you tell your doctor you don't want a prescription? can he suggest an alternative?

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

Yep I know what you mean Jimmy. I have quite a few small ovarian cysts so that is some of it. It was much better before the metformin helped my cycles get normal. I love pumpkin! Maybe I'll start at day 11 of cycle with adding an extra 15-20 grams and go from there. Yep Doc knows I don't want another prescription. He just keeps trying to push the meds.

You know now that I'm typing I'm thinking maybe I'll ask the chiropractor on wednesday. She is really big into holistic medicine.

Thanks for taking the time to help Jimmie. I really appreciate it.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

i don't know how much i helped, michelle. i just threw ideas out there for you to look over. it sparked the thought for you to ask your chiropractor about some things, so that's good.

[Debi2007]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

I had a really interesting experience once with muscle pain. I was following a holistic approach to being diagnosed with the beginning stages of a neurological disease. My doctor explained to me that sugar causes muscle cramps and pain in muscles. I was on a 100% no sugar eating plan (everything including fruits and carbs - even more strict than Atkins). She said that the sugar goes into the muscle and that causes the cramping and other muscle pain. She was much more scientific in her discussion but I can't remember it all.

I was a bit of a skeptic, but during that five weeks... not one cramp and I always have them. Unbelievable to me. Not to mention the sugar free diet and her natural medicine remedy cured my illness. Pretty cool! I am a firm believer that sugar is a poison to my body.

I hope you find a solution.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

I had a really interesting experience once with muscle pain. I was following a holistic approach to being diagnosed with the beginning stages of a neurological disease. My doctor explained to me that sugar causes muscle cramps and pain in muscles. I was on a 100% no sugar eating plan (everything including fruits and carbs - even more strict than Atkins). She said that the sugar goes into the muscle and that causes the cramping and other muscle pain. She was much more scientific in her discussion but I can't remember it all.

I was a bit of a skeptic, but during that five weeks... not one cramp and I always have them. Unbelievable to me. Not to mention the sugar free diet and her natural medicine remedy cured my illness. Pretty cool! I am a firm believer that sugar is a poison to my body.

I hope you find a solution.

Wow! Interesting. Another nail in the sugar coffin!!!

Hope you manage to solve the PMS probs TIMETOSHINE. Definitely check out a herbal remedy store. Sorry... can't suggest anything natural, as over here they all have different brand names or are concoctions prepared by the stores themselves.

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

Thanks Debbie and Sally!

[chicamarun]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

I have it really bad also. I used Valerean Root in drop form - not pill form. Tasted gross - but after a few days (doesn't work immediately) it really helped. They now have tea with it in it. It's a mild muscle relaxer and worked pretty darn well. I don't seem to need it now since I have had kids - but it might be worth the research

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

I have it really bad also. I used Valerean Root in drop form - not pill form. Tasted gross - but after a few days (doesn't work immediately) it really helped. They now have tea with it in it. It's a mild muscle relaxer and worked pretty darn well. I don't seem to need it now since I have had kids - but it might be worth the research

Is this something you used all month or from ovulation through bleeding? Thanks for the info!

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

Re: Severe pms ????????????

I just wanted to update. Natural progesterone cream (wild yam) was the suggestion beginning the end of tom through day 21 of cycle. I have the cream so I will try it at the appropriate time.

I refuse to give up just because my hormones are wonkier on Atkins and wonkier as I get older. I REFUSE TO BE DEFEATED.
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