Supplements for easing PMS??

jakesmomma · 03-23-2008, 10:07 AM

So, yesterday I woke up four pounds lighter and a hormonal basketcase, I don't think I have ever cried so much or been so moody, not even when I was pregnant. Then today, I woke up 4 pounds heavier. I know this is because of PMS, but I have never experienced PMS this severe, I am curious if anyone has any supplements they take for the soul purpose of easing PMS symptoms. It has been so bad for the past 2 days I am really considering going to the doctor for some kind of prescription. I really hate taking medications but if I can't find some relief I will have to...Please help out ladies...TIA

lisabinil · 03-23-2008, 10:41 AM

I have read Johnny Bowden's "Living the Low Carb Life" and I can tell you what he recommends and has given his clients over the years with great success.

"For women with PMS, GLA is just about a necessity. It has been used for decades as a treatment for PMS and is an essential part of the "PMS cocktail" I recommend in my practice with great success: GLA,magnesium,B6,and neptune krill oil. Since cravings and carb binges are often part of PMS, improving PMS symptoms becomes a big part of sucessful weight loss for most women. With the PMS cocktail, you should see results within three menstrual cycles."

Hope this helps-I take all except for the krill oil but I have never had PMS very badly. I am in perimenopause now and feel these supplements with the addition of flaxmeal and fish oils helps with this. Hang in there!

jakesmomma · 03-23-2008, 10:48 AM

lisabinil, thanks so much, I am going to get the book you referred to, I currently take magnesium, and B6, fish oils, and flax meal, so adding 2 more if it will help relieve this is a small price to pay. I never had PMS like I have had since I started LC, I know so many people recommend LC for PCOS, so I would have figured that those symptoms would have lessened instead of intensified. Curious if that is also addressed in " Living the low carb life"

lisabinil · 03-23-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jakesmomma

lisabinil, thanks so much, I am going to get the book you referred to, I currently take magnesium, and B6, fish oils, and flax meal, so adding 2 more if it will help relieve this is a small price to pay. I never had PMS like I have had since I started LC, I know so many people recommend LC for PCOS, so I would have figured that those symptoms would have lessened instead of intensified. Curious if that is also addressed in " Living the low carb life"

Another thng I was taught by my docs after WLS is that estrogen is stored in fat and when obese women lose weight rapidly this extra estrogen is released into the bloodstream and those sensitive to estrogen might experience changes in TOM, moodswings, breakouts, etc. Also we were told to take extra precautions with birth control in the rapid weight loss stages-some can be very fertile. You often hear the stories of how obese women lose weight and wala! they get pregnant.

NappGang · 03-23-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lisabinil

"For women with PMS, GLA is just about a necessity. It has been used for decades as a treatment for PMS and is an essential part of the "PMS cocktail" I recommend in my practice with great success: GLA,magnesium,B6,and neptune krill oil. Since cravings and carb binges are often part of PMS, improving PMS symptoms becomes a big part of sucessful weight loss for most women. With the PMS cocktail, you should see results within three menstrual cycles."

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It says that the link to the GLA is not valid, and I can't find it on the site. Do you have another link?

jakesmomma · 03-23-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisabinil

Another thng I was taught by my docs after WLS is that estrogen is stored in fat and when obese women lose weight rapidly this extra estrogen is released into the bloodstream and those sensitive to estrogen might experience changes in TOM, moodswings, breakouts, etc. Also we were told to take extra precautions with birth control in the rapid weight loss stages-some can be very fertile. You often hear the stories of how obese women lose weight and wala! they get pregnant.

I have actually been extra careful because of that, My husband is not happy either.

MindyK · 04-06-2008, 02:59 PM

You might also check out Estroven PMS.

ChubbyAFGirl · 04-13-2008, 12:09 AM

I have noticed that B-12 helps my moodiness around TOM, so I started taking it daily. It has helped a lot with my overall mood as well.

sosumi · 04-20-2008, 06:58 AM

Many years ago, my gyno recommended this every day:

Calcium 500mg
Magnesium 400mg
B 50 complex

It took at least a cycle or two, but it made a huge difference! I still take it every day, although I've added more for other specific needs.

kuukuu · 05-13-2008, 06:40 PM

I take Evening Primrose Oil, rich in GLA. One per night before I go to bed, I barely notice my period come on. I also use a natural progesterone cream to keep my periods regular as I am in the middle of peri-menopause.

Good Luck!

03-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#1
jakesmomma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 124 Gallery: jakesmomma Stats: current 155: goal 146 WOE: Atkins	Supplements for easing PMS?? So, yesterday I woke up four pounds lighter and a hormonal basketcase, I don't think I have ever cried so much or been so moody, not even when I was pregnant. Then today, I woke up 4 pounds heavier. I know this is because of PMS, but I have never experienced PMS this severe, I am curious if anyone has any supplements they take for the soul purpose of easing PMS symptoms. It has been so bad for the past 2 days I am really considering going to the doctor for some kind of prescription. I really hate taking medications but if I can't find some relief I will have to...Please help out ladies...TIA

03-23-2008, 10:41 AM	#2
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	I have read Johnny Bowden's "Living the Low Carb Life" and I can tell you what he recommends and has given his clients over the years with great success. "For women with PMS, GLA is just about a necessity. It has been used for decades as a treatment for PMS and is an essential part of the "PMS cocktail" I recommend in my practice with great success: GLA,magnesium,B6,and neptune krill oil. Since cravings and carb binges are often part of PMS, improving PMS symptoms becomes a big part of sucessful weight loss for most women. With the PMS cocktail, you should see results within three menstrual cycles." Hope this helps-I take all except for the krill oil but I have never had PMS very badly. I am in perimenopause now and feel these supplements with the addition of flaxmeal and fish oils helps with this. Hang in there! __________________ 26 hrs of 10 in 10 Callanetics completed Walk Away The Pounds Challenge-52.5 miles

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03-23-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
jakesmomma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 124 Gallery: jakesmomma Stats: current 155: goal 146 WOE: Atkins	lisabinil, thanks so much, I am going to get the book you referred to, I currently take magnesium, and B6, fish oils, and flax meal, so adding 2 more if it will help relieve this is a small price to pay. I never had PMS like I have had since I started LC, I know so many people recommend LC for PCOS, so I would have figured that those symptoms would have lessened instead of intensified. Curious if that is also addressed in " Living the low carb life"

04-06-2008, 02:59 PM	#7
MindyK MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 1,070 Gallery: MindyK Stats: 200/137.5/130 WOE: All Sorts of LC	You might also check out Estroven PMS.

04-13-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
ChubbyAFGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hot & Humid Florida! Posts: 2,887 Gallery: ChubbyAFGirl Stats: Original Start- Oct 2002-180 Current-135/135/125 WOE: LC, For the most part Start Date: Again...15 Sep 08	I have noticed that B-12 helps my moodiness around TOM, so I started taking it daily. It has helped a lot with my overall mood as well.

04-20-2008, 06:58 AM	#9
sosumi Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 61 Gallery: sosumi Stats: 276.5/195/150 WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: 9/30/05	Many years ago, my gyno recommended this every day: Calcium 500mg Magnesium 400mg B 50 complex It took at least a cycle or two, but it made a huge difference! I still take it every day, although I've added more for other specific needs.

05-13-2008, 06:40 PM	#10
kuukuu Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: kuukuu	I take Evening Primrose Oil, rich in GLA. One per night before I go to bed, I barely notice my period come on. I also use a natural progesterone cream to keep my periods regular as I am in the middle of peri-menopause. Good Luck!