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I've always had problems too. It was absolutely horrible time I was younger to the point I'd miss a day of school almost every month. I even talked to a doctor about the cramping part and they said it's considered normal just severe - I'm talking fevers, vomiting, and cramping so bad I was in tears. At least those are better but I do tend to be a raging witch for a couple of days before. Chocolate seems to work wonders for me, and I pretty much take ibuprofen religiously for about 2 days every month.
Taking BC helped a lot for me. Maybe there's some form you and your doctor can find that would work for you?I used to get headaches almost daily but once I switched to a low dose pill they went away - turns out according to the pharmacist too high of estrogen levels can give you headaches.
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I was aggressive towards my poor DH, impatient with my son, angry, and even though I knew I was being unreasonable, I flew off the handle at EVERYTHING.
This is me! Only it turns into depression because I can't control it. I've just gone back on Celexa (citlopram). On top of that, I'm perimenopausal. I go through the PMS motions (x20), but no period. Which isn't bad, but I never know if I'm going to get one or not. The pill gives me headaches, even on the lowest dose, and I'm unsure about hormonal therapy due to the breast cancer that runs on my maternal side.
I hope you're able to find something that works for you Dawn.
I was aggressive towards my poor DH, impatient with my son, angry, and even though I knew I was being unreasonable, I flew off the handle at EVERYTHING.
Oh YAH! I can totally relate. I can't do Yaz, even. Last time we tried BCPs (lo-dose), I had a year-long period. Yes. 12 months of living he-double-hockey-sticks. Nothing we could do stopped it, the doc was baffled and made me promise NOT to mess with my hormones anymore. The problem is, my hormones are messing with ME now!
In addition to being Dr. "Jackal" and Mrs. "Hyde-from-me" , I've started sprouting {I shudder to say it...} chin hairs! And these aren't like eyebrows that wrongly tweezed punish you by staying gone forever...you tweeze these suckers and they come back...with FRIENDS. I'm totally convinced that my hormones are seriously whacked, but my last tests showed "within normal limits". I'm definitely going to try the chocolate and exercise routes...one to offset the other!
Last week when I had my annual GYN appt, I begged the doc to schedule my hysterectomy. She REFUSED!!!!!! I'm so bummed. I am in menopause and have the hot flashes and night sweats. I am taking hormones that help some, but can only take them every other day cause I have had some probs with blood clots.
You might want to try herbal remedies as I have heard good things about these.
I had a hysterectomy at 31 and, though it wasn't my choice at the time and I was devastated, it was a wonderful thing for me in the long run. Before that I was talking evening primrose oil and fish oil to help with the three headed monster that appeared every month. Even my dh noticed a difference. I would flip out over nothing. I honestly think there were times when my girls were terrified of me and there was nothing I could do to stop it until someone recommended the evening primrose oil and fish oil. I will caution you to take it at night, right before bed with a lot of water. The pills made me burp and the tast was bad enough to make me vomit. When I took them at night I didn't notice the burping or taste.
My PMS has been really bad since I was a teen. Exercise helps a great deal. And a glass of wine helps sometimes, too, when I start feeling really down. I always avoid salt before and during as well. But the biggest thing I do is just accept it rather than fight it. I spend more time alone so I don't snap at people and remember to take lots to deep breaths.
I should note that I feel this is a thread that men can contribute to, and at the very least, I would not want them to feel excluded from (as they should not from any thread on these boards). Men have their own take on PMS and I've found it to be quite valuable over the years. Thus, I removed the world "(only)" from the thread title.
Soy helps menopause/peri menopause symptoms- there are products that are mostly soy without other herbs-some people find taking anti depressants also help- have you talked to your MD?
In addition to being Dr. "Jackal" and Mrs. "Hyde-from-me" , I've started sprouting {I shudder to say it...} chin hairs! And these aren't like eyebrows that wrongly tweezed punish you by staying gone forever...you tweeze these suckers and they come back...with FRIENDS. I'm totally convinced that my hormones are seriously whacked, but my last tests showed "within normal limits". I'm definitely going to try the chocolate and exercise routes...one to offset the other!
the only thing that helps mine is aleive (naprox) and a LOT of it!!! also....get your sugar checked....stress and not eating right will get your sugar levels ALL out of whack.... and that alone will make your moods VERY intense and all over the place.
You've brought back god-awful memories though of before I had a hysterectomy. That was the best decision I ever made despite being young at the time. I couldn't even go to class I was in so much pain and my symptoms started 3 weeks before my period was due. So I was out the whole month.
Blech!! You have my utmost sympathy for something to help.
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I had a hysterectomy when I was 35. Best decision I ever made!! I had severe problems since I was about 14, and continued to get worse. I knew I was through having kids, so after trying everything else, I made the decision. I have never felt better, and the pain and emotions are all gone!!
Amen sistah! This was me from the days my periods began in 5th grade (yes, 5th grade). Every female in my family has had a hysterectomy due to endometriosis and I've been the youngest thus far. DD has all the signs so I will make sure she's guided by the knowledge of our family history, advise her to have kids young, and then get it out. You don't need it but need the hormones which can be replaced in pill form.
This is me! Only it turns into depression because I can't control it. I've just gone back on Celexa (citlopram). On top of that, I'm perimenopausal. I go through the PMS motions (x20), but no period. Which isn't bad, but I never know if I'm going to get one or not. The pill gives me headaches, even on the lowest dose, and I'm unsure about hormonal therapy due to the breast cancer that runs on my maternal side.
I hope you're able to find something that works for you Dawn.
That's why I had so much trouble getting a diagnosis! All my doctors could see was perimenopausal symptoms. Then they heard about the aggression and that I have a luteal phase defect and low progesterone and the picture came together. I have PCOS and despite not wanting to go on any kind of hormone bc or hormone therapy, that's the recommended treatment. I thought it was going to be a nightmare, but I have to give props to Yaz. I feel like a different person most of the time now!
I still have a day or two a month when I scream instead of speaking and lose my poo over ridiculous things once too often, but my guys have learned to leave me be as much as possible and keep green tea and chocolate in the house. I really am coherent for nearly the entire month now. My husband was ready to pitch a tent and live in the yard before I started taking Yaz.
That's why I had so much trouble getting a diagnosis! All my doctors could see was perimenopausal symptoms. Then they heard about the aggression and that I have a luteal phase defect and low progesterone and the picture came together. I have PCOS and despite not wanting to go on any kind of hormone bc or hormone therapy, that's the recommended treatment. I thought it was going to be a nightmare, but I have to give props to Yaz. I feel like a different person most of the time now!
I still have a day or two a month when I scream instead of speaking and lose my poo over ridiculous things once too often, but my guys have learned to leave me be as much as possible and keep green tea and chocolate in the house. I really am coherent for nearly the entire month now. My husband was ready to pitch a tent and live in the yard before I started taking Yaz.
I'm on the pill, because if I'm not I have a cycle 24/7. NOT FUN : My doctor at one time asked me to try Yaz - when it first came out. I was so excited, it's supposed to be especially good for PCOS. I could barely take off my double balloon holder (how'd you like that description to keep it family ) for 3 months, without EXTREME pain. Weird, huh?? I was SO disappointed. I wanted the PCOS pill! LOL
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, I've started sprouting {I shudder to say it...} chin hairs! And these aren't like eyebrows that wrongly tweezed punish you by staying gone forever...you tweeze these suckers and they come back...with FRIENDS. 
I'm totally convinced that my hormones are seriously whacked, but my last tests showed "within normal limits". I'm definitely going to try the chocolate and exercise routes...one to offset the other! 
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: My doctor at one time asked me to try Yaz - when it first came out. I was so excited, it's supposed to be especially good for PCOS. I could barely take off my double balloon holder (how'd you like that description to keep it family 
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