Does anyone want to recommend their way of treating PMT? ?!
Question: Does anyone want to recommend their way of treating PMT.? .?
was researching it on the net and saw that evening primrose, magnesium and vitamin e are all helpful.Health Question & Answer
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There is extensive research showing that neither evening primrose nor its active ingredient Gamolenic acid or Vitamin E are of any use at all in PMS. There is also some specific and recent work showing that vitamin E supplements are linked inexplicably with early death by 4%, ( and vitamin A increases it by 11%!) The evidence suggests it would be safer to obtain the chemicals not as supplements but by eating plenty of fruit and vegetables.
There is a small amount of positive data to suggest magnesium is useful.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) has been shown to have some useful effects and is non-toxic in normal doses. Currently however it is only available in doses of 10 mgs. 50-100 mgs is suggested for PMS, this dose is prescription only. In much higher doses however it is known to cause peripheral neuropathy, so care must be taken here also.
The next 2 medications shown to be statistically helpful are norithisterone and the combined pill. Currently fluoxetine, controlled-release paroxetine, and sertraline are the only Food and Drug Administration-approved agents for this indication. Some studies also show that the diuretic spironolactone, also or in combination with an SSRI is also of benefit.
(Delighted to note you have taken away a lot of my thunder with your excellent answer again Rhianna.)Health Question & Answer
There is a small amount of positive data to suggest magnesium is useful.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) has been shown to have some useful effects and is non-toxic in normal doses. Currently however it is only available in doses of 10 mgs. 50-100 mgs is suggested for PMS, this dose is prescription only. In much higher doses however it is known to cause peripheral neuropathy, so care must be taken here also.
The next 2 medications shown to be statistically helpful are norithisterone and the combined pill. Currently fluoxetine, controlled-release paroxetine, and sertraline are the only Food and Drug Administration-approved agents for this indication. Some studies also show that the diuretic spironolactone, also or in combination with an SSRI is also of benefit.
(Delighted to note you have taken away a lot of my thunder with your excellent answer again Rhianna.)Health Question & Answer
Evening primrose oil is supposed to be good for helping with breast discomfort. Although there is limited research supporting this.
Vitamin B6 is sometimes beneficial too. This vitamin is part of our normal diet, but extra amounts are thought to help with PMS. However, there is only limited research evidence that it works, it is still worth a try.
You can take the vitamin tablets either in the two weeks before your periods, or every day. Do not take more than the recommended dose (and definitely no more than 100 mg daily) as too much vitamin B6 can be harmful.
If your PMS is really horrendous, as a last resort the pill can be considered (In theory, preventing ovulation should help PMS). There is a release of progesterone into the bloodstream after ovulation, this seems to trigger symptoms of PMS. However because pills contain progestogen hormones (with a similar action to progesterone) the pill is not always helpful with PMS. There is a pill called Yasmin and it contains a progestogen called drospirenone which does not seem to have the downside of other progestogens. I believe this pill is beneficial for people with PMS, if you require contraception as well, you might find this is an option.
In some cases SSRI's can be considered. Spironolactone can be used if you have water retention. Have a chat with your GP if your finding it hard to cope. Don't suffer in silence.
Many women including myself, find that exercise is of great help. also try to have an understanding of whats happening. This can relieve some of the anxiety about symptoms.Health Question & Answer
Vitamin B6 is sometimes beneficial too. This vitamin is part of our normal diet, but extra amounts are thought to help with PMS. However, there is only limited research evidence that it works, it is still worth a try.
You can take the vitamin tablets either in the two weeks before your periods, or every day. Do not take more than the recommended dose (and definitely no more than 100 mg daily) as too much vitamin B6 can be harmful.
If your PMS is really horrendous, as a last resort the pill can be considered (In theory, preventing ovulation should help PMS). There is a release of progesterone into the bloodstream after ovulation, this seems to trigger symptoms of PMS. However because pills contain progestogen hormones (with a similar action to progesterone) the pill is not always helpful with PMS. There is a pill called Yasmin and it contains a progestogen called drospirenone which does not seem to have the downside of other progestogens. I believe this pill is beneficial for people with PMS, if you require contraception as well, you might find this is an option.
In some cases SSRI's can be considered. Spironolactone can be used if you have water retention. Have a chat with your GP if your finding it hard to cope. Don't suffer in silence.
Many women including myself, find that exercise is of great help. also try to have an understanding of whats happening. This can relieve some of the anxiety about symptoms.Health Question & Answer
Definatly evening primrose oil and St johns wort, I've had EVIL pmt!! (seriously, people would leave the country to avoid me. lol)
and those two really work, also, i had lots of bloating, i swear by aquaban- its fantastic.
(i'm pregnant now-i replaced pmt with pregnancy hormones 100000x worse!!!! *evil laugh* lol! )Health Question & Answer
and those two really work, also, i had lots of bloating, i swear by aquaban- its fantastic.
(i'm pregnant now-i replaced pmt with pregnancy hormones 100000x worse!!!! *evil laugh* lol! )Health Question & Answer
Warm baths, hot water bottles to the affected area, general painkillers (paracetamol, ibuprofen, if these don't work, see if your local chemist can give you something else) and lots of chocolate (makes you feel happier). I have found taking pain killers with a hot drink like tea makes them work quicker too.Health Question & Answer
Hi,
Here's an interesting article that may be of some benefit.
http://www.gotosee.co.uk/healtharticles/...
Herbal remedies will certainly help your PMT but a trained practitioner should be consulted before you begin taking herbal medications so you get the dosage right.
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Here's an interesting article that may be of some benefit.
http://www.gotosee.co.uk/healtharticles/...
Herbal remedies will certainly help your PMT but a trained practitioner should be consulted before you begin taking herbal medications so you get the dosage right.
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Well woman capsules, you can
buy them in the supermarkets,
and you take one a day.Health Question & Answer
buy them in the supermarkets,
and you take one a day.Health Question & Answer
lock infected woman in a warm room with gossip magazines and choclate and allow no outside communication for duration of infection lolHealth Question & Answer
stab a couple of random people...have a nervous breakdown..then spend 48 hours crying on your mates shoulder...it works for me!!!Health Question & Answer
a vitamin with b6 in it, worked a treat for me!!Health Question & Answer
weed's a good helpHealth Question & Answer