Posted by Simus on February 17, 2004, at 22:29:54
In reply to Re: Mrs C, posted by mrs c on February 17, 2004, at 17:33:32
"Studies have shown that nutritional factors can influence the severity of symptoms associated with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Foods high in calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and zinc may alleviate PMS-induced depression, breast tenderness, moodiness, headaches, abdominal cramping, and insomnia."
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/print/view/1,1560,FR_502,00.html
Mrs. C,
Adding 400mg of Magnesium a day has helped me a lot in many areas. It's worth a try.
Simus> Hey Lynne, Thanks for your support. I have never been diagnosed with PMDD and wonder how it is different from PMS? Before starting Lex I used to have pretty normal PMS. Just a little crankiness and insecurity about 1 week before. A few months before I began my Lex my PMS got so much more extreme and it began 2 weeks before. It seemed like I only had 1 good week per month! It was one of the reasons that I consulted my doc. I say one of the reasons because as I have said, there were many more symptoms I was having besides PMS.
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> The vitamins I take are Omega-3, Calcium,E, C, and B Complex in addition to my multi. Bye for now. Mrs. C
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