Bloating, PMS, and Homicidal Urges?

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  • dovetail22uk
    dovetail22uk Posts: 339 Member
    STRETCH PANTS
  • pandorakick
    pandorakick Posts: 901 Member
    I have noticed though, that the cramps have gone from somewhere halfway the "giving birth" scale to almost nonexistant since I've been working out with the heavier weights. Perhaps from my core getting stronger?
    It can of course also be the case because of the endorphines released when exercising :wink:
  • RobynLB
    RobynLB Posts: 617 Member
    Tried drinking tons of water today. Backfired. It's even worse than before. Anyone tried any medical or homeophathic PMS treatments? At my wits end with dealing with this every month.

    Why do people not want to believe in lifestyle medicine? Dietetics, nutrition and exercise science are legitimate scientific disciplines backed by reams of published research. Just drinking more water might help or it might worsen any mineral/ electrolyte imbalances. There is no quick fix for most it's consistent healthy living, not lying to yourself, avoiding faddy or restrictive dietary practices, not worsening diet fails with amateur supplement regimes..

    Problem is, I already train hard 10 hrs per week, get sufficient rest, and eat an exceptional diet. Sometimes, you are living a healthy lifestyle, and your body just doesn't cooperate. You're making a lot of assumptions with your uppity attitude.
  • RobynLB
    RobynLB Posts: 617 Member
    Thanks for the helpful suggestions everyone. I'm going to try a few :)
  • Giddyduck
    Giddyduck Posts: 212 Member
    There are lots of insights and suggestion provided however as an advanced practice nurse, I would encourage a conversation with you ob/gyn or primary doctor (whoever manages your annual exam) as you may have PMDD-pms disorder that can be managed with medications. Low dose birth control or SSRI.
    Don't suffer every month
  • MeDoula
    MeDoula Posts: 233 Member
    There are lots of insights and suggestion provided however as an advanced practice nurse, I would encourage a conversation with you ob/gyn or primary doctor (whoever manages your annual exam) as you may have PMDD-pms disorder that can be managed with medications. Low dose birth control or SSRI.
    Don't suffer every month

    It can be really hard to find someone who's knowledgeable with this condition. Most providers will look at you like you are crazy.
  • dandandee
    dandandee Posts: 301 Member
    uugh. I feel for any of you dealing with PMS right now.
    That's me at the moment. I checked the scale this morning, I'm up 4 pounds from last week! Totally makes sense because I've been feeling bloated for a couple days now. and my period hasn't even started yet... it's always like this a few days beforehand. :/

    I'll look into that women tea someone mentioned above there somewhere!
  • sanaa4560
    sanaa4560 Posts: 29
    hay guys i feel bloated all the time. that is why i cant eat. i am only having 500 to 600 calories a day coz i cant eat much coz of this bloatness huh .i feel bloated all the time cant even drink water huh plz anyone help :(
  • hon3yd0g
    hon3yd0g Posts: 52 Member
    i just think its one of those things every women go through.i just dont weigh my self during this time.
  • erickita89
    erickita89 Posts: 422 Member
    i just think its one of those things every women go through.i just dont weigh my self during this time.

    same here. the only attention the scale will get from me is my middle finger:grumble:
  • erickita89
    erickita89 Posts: 422 Member
    I have noticed though, that the cramps have gone from somewhere halfway the "giving birth" scale to almost nonexistant since I've been working out with the heavier weights. Perhaps from my core getting stronger?

    I noticed this this past month as well! i have always had horrible debilitating cramps since i started my period. I have missed school and work because of them and i forced myself to workout on it and had the best period (well not the best but the most peaceful period) of my life! virtually no cramps so less asprins used = less toxins in the body.

    The bloating sadly didn't go away :(
  • Today414
    Today414 Posts: 118
    Not sure if anyone's posted this yet... but I have the same problem and I use two things:

    Apple cidar vinegar ... put a table spoon in some raspberry vinegrette and eat it on a salad for a couple days... It's nasty, but you'll notice a quick response.

    Make some tea, squeeze a lemon wedge into it.. and then leave the rind in the tea for a bit.. and drink. I do this every morning because I fluctuate and retain like crazy at various times during the month and this helps keep me more even.

    Good luck!!
  • Camille0502
    Camille0502 Posts: 311 Member
    Just time - buy some bigger clothes for those few days of the month and call it a day! Why fight nature? Our bodies retain water around that time of the month. Live with it!
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    hay guys i feel bloated all the time. that is why i cant eat. i am only having 500 to 600 calories a day coz i cant eat much coz of this bloatness huh .i feel bloated all the time cant even drink water huh plz anyone help :(

    You may have some sort of digestive issue (IBS for example) or an intolerance to some food that you're eating. I'd suggest going to see a dietician or nutritionist because this is a problem you should get fixed before your undereating causes further issues.
  • lizzybethclaire
    lizzybethclaire Posts: 849 Member
    nettle tea helps, but it's revolting. i normally just try and stay away from scales, tight clothes and annoying human beings until afterwards!

    oh so true. I can get a little crazy during TOM, but sometimes I play up the craziness because it is the only time I can get away with it. The only thing that keeps me calm is cuddling with my husband.
  • GenieBB
    GenieBB Posts: 52 Member
    Dont feel like reading entire thread but did anyone mention taking Evening Primrose suppliments?
    Its awesome stuff. Google the benefits.
    Also I have heard vinegar. Like a tablepoon in the am. I cant handle it so I take the primrose
  • My0WNinspiration
    My0WNinspiration Posts: 1,146 Member
    A guy said to drink green tea ROTFLMAO when a female truly finds a good way to loose that water retention I'll be in menopause by then. lol lol We are all so different even one woman too another can't tell her how to loose it at that time. Each month, each year, one time something will work the next time failure! So called "stress" the moon, the tides, ooh aspirin works, only if you want to rip your insides out. Exercise is, yes, wonderful, water, hmmm, green tea, now I hear white tea is better, over weight, too skinny, just right? Slow digestive system, too fast? It doesn't matter. When it's your time of the month, do your best and enjoy the ride! I'm a roller coaster still at 53 & tried them all. Right now I'm bloating no matter what i do and it's that time of the month! Someday I'll be old and grey, gray, I can't remember how to spell it! Brain fog, wait a minute I already am. what? ooh, old gray n wrinkled and BLOATED!



    Lmao I know right

    LOL this is awesome!!!!
  • jaemydoll
    jaemydoll Posts: 3
    There's no way to avoid bloating (which I why I TRY not to take my measurements [esp hips] during that week), but I love love love my red raspberry tea to avoid the homicidal urges! I think the whole "ritual" of having an herbal tea - sitting in a comfy spot, cuddling the warm cup, breathing in the tea vapor slooooowly - is a big help. I do notice a difference with other teas, though. It also helps to have supportive people around you that don't make fun of you for your miraculous biology, haha!

    Best of luck!

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