Is there any way to control period bloat?

rhinomidget

(I have no idea what category to put this in so apologies if this is the wrong category)

So, all women are subjected to that dreaded time of the month...but, for me, not only is the annoyance of the entire situation enough, I bloat like crazy too and basically look the way I feel; like crap. (please excuse the generic bitching and whining)

Is there any way, besides the obvious (eat clean, exercise, drink water, avoid salt/processed foods) to avoid this awful bloated or do I just have to ignore it/wait it out and pray that I'll go back to normal soon?

queenliz99

How about just ignore it. It is part of life.

Kalikel

Nope. Eating right and exercising will help, but it comes with being a woman, so just get used to it, lol.

aprilricks86

I find that doing more cardio and taking in more caffeine than usual helps

stephanieluvspb

Well I'm sorry I have no advice for you but I can tell you just from personal experience that otc diuretic like midol do not work for me. I bloat like crazt too! Stomach, ankles even my fingers! good luck

RHPSgirl1984

Talk with your Dr?

elysedorm

Peppermint or peppermint/chamomile tea helps with bloat and cramps somewhat. I also take 1 betaine hcl capsule and a ginger/turmeric before heavier meals, so maybe look into some herbs that might help you.

I forgot 1 other thing... for people who have a hard time with pms symptoms magnesium deficiency can be the problem. You will want to take magnesium citrate if you do it internally.

Sued0nim

exercise more .. hard but helps

now what can you do about those PMT food cravings? Apart from willpower of course