One for the ladies - period, bloating, cramps & cravings

krithsai

I'm being super sincere here : when I was speaking to my obgyn about rough PMS times he said that while some craving and added calories are okay, excessive appetite swings, crazy cramps etc are not normal and you should address them with your doctor.

Adalaide159

I also have endometriosis, so maybe I can help you with that aspect. My period is pretty predictable, and goes a bit like this. A couple of days before it starts I get very moody and eat all the foods. It's mainly comfort foods, and probably just to self soothe due to the crazy emotional swings. When my period actually starts, my cramps take care of the appetite part. For me, my period cramps are so intense that I lose my appetite completely, throw up, and basically just lay fetal until they ease up on day 3/4. Some tips for pain that have helped me are warm tea, heating pads or hot water bottles, epsom salt baths, and, when physically possible, a short walk around the block or even some very, very gentle yoga. I start taking max strength midol the day before my period starts and and don't stop until the day it ends. My doctor gave me a low does birth control pill which does help some, so if the pain is very intense that is something to talk about with them. After years of use of the pills, it has helped with the pain enough to stop my prescription pain meds (With the doctors approval,of course) and just use midol. Best of luck with figuring out your own lady business! If you need anyone to chat with about it, feel free to PM me.

d3vilynn

I am 46 and I'm guessing peri menopausal these days. My period was like clockwork my whole life and now it's all out of whack. I too gain a little every month. Or maybe it just feels that way. I bought a scale yesterday after not having one for a long time. I crave chocolate and comfort foods at that time. With dieting I will allow myself a small bit if chocolate but all the other stuff has to go. Indulge yourself a little, just set rules and don't over do.

BethMilledge

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Pandabear0324

Was definitely feeling discouraged to find a 4lb weight gain when that TOM arrived after finally losing almost 15... I never paid attention to it before.. now I feel better and will just avoid the scale for a while lol