PMS'g -- looking for help "Women Only"

snowmoon · 01-18-2004, 12:31 PM

I don't have any Midol in the house.

I'm still on induction, but is there anything I can drink/eat that might help with the fluid retention? Things are kinda tender today.

Quiltmama · 01-18-2004, 12:39 PM

Make sure you drink plenty of water, take Aleve or Advil (or its generic counterparts)

snowmoon · 01-18-2004, 12:50 PM

I've been drinking water steadily since I got up this morning. I have taken any meds, though.

yvonne326 · 01-18-2004, 12:57 PM

lemon water or lemon water tea. WOrks like a charm...a few glasses of that...hot is better...you won't feel bloated. DOctor told me about that after some surgery I had and I drink it when I am PMSing all the time

mephy · 01-18-2004, 12:58 PM

The only thing that has ever helped me when I had tenderness and cramps was ibuprofen. Unfortunately, I have no tips for the bloating. :/

yvonne326 · 01-18-2004, 01:12 PM

Again...warm lemon water "tea"....that is how strongly I feel about it

Zinfanbelle · 01-18-2004, 02:08 PM

good information.

thanks

snowmoon · 01-18-2004, 02:08 PM

Thanks Yvonne. I'll give it a try. I have the carbs to spare today.

Berry_blossoms · 01-18-2004, 02:27 PM

Asparagus

erikak1970 · 01-18-2004, 03:38 PM

L Taurine helps with water retention,

Also, for tenderness, I've found that a vitamin B complex, and vitamin E helps tremendously--

I take the Vit E and B complex daily, and then up the dosages of both 10 days before my period hits. Has taken soreness and tenderness down to just an annoyance instead of being in absolute pain. Also I take L taurine (normally) daily once, in the morning. I"ve noticed it does help with water retention.

And. if you can begin taking the ibuprofin before the cramps hit (you have to keep taking it every few hours), then you won't have as bad cramps, or have none at all.

Green tea works well too.

CheeseGrits · 01-18-2004, 05:31 PM

Parsley tea is also good for fluid retention.

cdgarcia · 01-18-2004, 06:08 PM

Will those remedies help for breast tenderness? I was assuming you were talking about lower area tenderness but I have the most painful breasts ever during my ovulation lately...

erikak1970 · 01-18-2004, 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by cdgarcia
Will those remedies help for breast tenderness? I was assuming you were talking about lower area tenderness but I have the most painful breasts ever during my ovulation lately...

Yes, the vit E and vit B complex is for the breast tenderness. It takes a cycle or two for it to kick in, but after that it seems to subside.

They used to be really, really sore, but once starting the vitamins, I've noticed that the pain has come down, and is more of a dull ache, now, almost that feeling one has right before they have a cold. heck, I'd take that anyday over what it was before.

I also was eating home made yogurt I made with regular milk, but whatever was in the milk was causing me to have even more pain, during that TOM. So, I switched to organic milk to make my yogurt, and the problems have subsided.

CandidCam · 01-18-2004, 09:59 PM

Denise, are you on any hormonal contraception? I have found that the Micronor (progestin only "mini pill") I am on causes HORRENDOUS breast soreness and bloating--I am dealing with this right now, and it is enough to keep me from working-out for a few days, since any amount of movement in that area is agonizing.

I used to be on Yasmin, which caused no breast pain and actually helps with the bloating, naturally. I am planning to go back to it after my next TOM.

Kirsten

sfgirl · 01-18-2004, 10:30 PM

For bloatiness, I take potassium. I just use the "lite salt" and pour it into an empty capsule (like from a fiber capsule, or an herbal supplement that I empty out....)

Works for me...

Also, I'm on Yasmin and I noticed a big change in bloating from when I used to be on Ortho Tricylin. MUCH better...

cdgarcia · 01-18-2004, 11:18 PM

erikak1970, I appreciate the help. What dosage do you take? One capsule/tablet each?

Candidcam, I used to be on the Depo shot (ten years) until May 03 when I decided I was ready to get off that and I went to Yasmin. I ended up having a tubal in Sept. So now I am on nothing. I have never had such sore breasts in my life! I mean YEOW!

erikak1970 · 01-18-2004, 11:58 PM

Dosages:

I take one vitamin E capsule, and one vitamin B complex capsule each morning. Rougly 10 days before I start menstruating, I double up, once in the morning, and once in the evening. Then when TOM starts, I'm back down to 1 a day.

Seems to work well for me. I did try just taking one a day every day, and not up the dosages, but I saw little effect.

01-18-2004, 12:31 PM	#1
snowmoon MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,394 Gallery: snowmoon Stats: 178/???/138 WOE: Low-Carb Lifestyle Start Date: August 2002	PMS'g -- looking for help "Women Only" I don't have any Midol in the house. I'm still on induction, but is there anything I can drink/eat that might help with the fluid retention? Things are kinda tender today.

01-18-2004, 03:38 PM	#10
erikak1970 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The world Posts: 1,857 Gallery: erikak1970 Stats: 185(?)/139 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/2002	L Taurine helps with water retention, Also, for tenderness, I've found that a vitamin B complex, and vitamin E helps tremendously-- I take the Vit E and B complex daily, and then up the dosages of both 10 days before my period hits. Has taken soreness and tenderness down to just an annoyance instead of being in absolute pain. Also I take L taurine (normally) daily once, in the morning. I"ve noticed it does help with water retention. And. if you can begin taking the ibuprofin before the cramps hit (you have to keep taking it every few hours), then you won't have as bad cramps, or have none at all. Green tea works well too. __________________ ~Carrie~

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01-18-2004, 12:39 PM	#2
Quiltmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 744 Gallery: Quiltmama Stats: 226/215/160 WOE: Atkins	Make sure you drink plenty of water, take Aleve or Advil (or its generic counterparts)

01-18-2004, 12:50 PM	#3
snowmoon MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,394 Gallery: snowmoon Stats: 178/???/138 WOE: Low-Carb Lifestyle Start Date: August 2002	I've been drinking water steadily since I got up this morning. I have taken any meds, though.

01-18-2004, 12:57 PM	#4
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 17,304 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 192 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/8/08	lemon water or lemon water tea. WOrks like a charm...a few glasses of that...hot is better...you won't feel bloated. DOctor told me about that after some surgery I had and I drink it when I am PMSing all the time

01-18-2004, 12:58 PM	#5
mephy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,394 Gallery: mephy Stats: 155/112/112 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: August 2002	The only thing that has ever helped me when I had tenderness and cramps was ibuprofen. Unfortunately, I have no tips for the bloating. :/

01-18-2004, 01:12 PM	#6
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 17,304 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 192 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/8/08	Again...warm lemon water "tea"....that is how strongly I feel about it

01-18-2004, 02:08 PM	#7
Zinfanbelle MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Coast, Canada Posts: 1,686 Gallery: Zinfanbelle Stats: 218/182/218 WOE: Low G.I. Start Date: Nov 21, 2002 / Feb 2007	good information. thanks

01-18-2004, 02:27 PM	#9
Berry_blossoms Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,935 Gallery: Berry_blossoms Stats: 368/199/250(quit smoking gain WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/5/02 RESTART3/1	Asparagus

01-18-2004, 05:31 PM	#11
CheeseGrits MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Trying to catch up to kip's post count... Posts: 2,612 Gallery: CheeseGrits	Parsley tea is also good for fluid retention.

01-18-2004, 06:08 PM	#12
cdgarcia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Coast, California Posts: 447 Gallery: cdgarcia Stats: 178/135/135 ish 5'6.5" 41 years old WOE: ATKINS Maintenance Start Date: July 1, 2003/Feb. 15 2004 Goal!	Will those remedies help for breast tenderness? I was assuming you were talking about lower area tenderness but I have the most painful breasts ever during my ovulation lately...

01-18-2004, 09:59 PM	#14
CandidCam Body By Johnsonville Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Posin' all sexy-like for diddidit.... Posts: 13,759 Gallery: CandidCam Stats: 181/124/120 5'4" ~ size 14-16/4-6/2-4 WOE: Atkins pre-maintenance/modified carb-cycling Start Date: -57#s since 9/4/03 -- 4 to go!	Denise, are you on any hormonal contraception? I have found that the Micronor (progestin only "mini pill") I am on causes HORRENDOUS breast soreness and bloating--I am dealing with this right now, and it is enough to keep me from working-out for a few days, since any amount of movement in that area is agonizing. I used to be on Yasmin, which caused no breast pain and actually helps with the bloating, naturally. I am planning to go back to it after my next TOM. Kirsten

01-18-2004, 10:30 PM	#15
sfgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hollywood Posts: 318 Gallery: sfgirl Stats: 140/128/117, 5'5" WOE: I KISS like a caveman! Start Date: Feb, 2003	For bloatiness, I take potassium. I just use the "lite salt" and pour it into an empty capsule (like from a fiber capsule, or an herbal supplement that I empty out....) Works for me... Also, I'm on Yasmin and I noticed a big change in bloating from when I used to be on Ortho Tricylin. MUCH better...

01-18-2004, 11:18 PM	#16
cdgarcia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Coast, California Posts: 447 Gallery: cdgarcia Stats: 178/135/135 ish 5'6.5" 41 years old WOE: ATKINS Maintenance Start Date: July 1, 2003/Feb. 15 2004 Goal!	erikak1970, I appreciate the help. What dosage do you take? One capsule/tablet each? Candidcam, I used to be on the Depo shot (ten years) until May 03 when I decided I was ready to get off that and I went to Yasmin. I ended up having a tubal in Sept. So now I am on nothing. I have never had such sore breasts in my life! I mean YEOW!

01-18-2004, 11:58 PM	#17
erikak1970 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The world Posts: 1,857 Gallery: erikak1970 Stats: 185(?)/139 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/2002	Dosages: I take one vitamin E capsule, and one vitamin B complex capsule each morning. Rougly 10 days before I start menstruating, I double up, once in the morning, and once in the evening. Then when TOM starts, I'm back down to 1 a day. Seems to work well for me. I did try just taking one a day every day, and not up the dosages, but I saw little effect.