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Tips on combatting PMT

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yorkshirelass79 · 29/01/2007 14:56

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manuka · 29/01/2007 17:14

I found that Dong Quai or Agnus Castus helped me so long as you not trying to conceive or breastfeeding.check them out on google. Also eating a fresher additive freed iet helped. Salty meat (oo er missus!) makes me worse.

manuka · 29/01/2007 17:14

Forgot to say I'm in Yorkshire too!

cardy · 29/01/2007 17:18

I am taking vitamin B6 (recommended by my GP), i've only just started taking it so can't really say whether it works or not - but worth a go.

According to the 'Truth About Food' the other night, high doses of omega 3 along with increased levels of calcium (so that the body will absorb the omega 3) is suppoded to help. Lots of cheese and oily fish then....

Will watch this post with interest as mine seems to be getting worse.

liath · 29/01/2007 17:20

Agnus castus, magnesium supplement and a low GI diet in the run up to your period are all worth a shot.

Crazydazy · 29/01/2007 17:23

I take B6 and Oil of Evening Primrose and both of them together seem to be working.

I was taking fluxoetine but have been weaned off this but seem to be okay with just the B6 and Primrose now.

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yorkshirelass79 · 29/01/2007 18:16

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manuka · 29/01/2007 20:03

As far as I know St Johns wort affects the pill so check it out with a qualified herbalist first. In fact maybe if you saw a herbalist they would prescribe a good blend thats just right for you?
I'm in Leeds! Where are you?

liath · 29/01/2007 20:06

What pill are you on, Yorkshirelass - Yasmin is often recommended as best for PMS.

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yorkshirelass79 · 30/01/2007 09:30

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Monkeytrousers · 30/01/2007 09:41

Prozac

ArcticRoll · 30/01/2007 10:19

Definitely should NOT take St John's Wort whilst taking the Pill. You could take Starflower Oil capsules instead of Evening Primrose-it's supposed to be more potent.
Also reducing sugar intake is recommended-unfortunately that's the time of the month when you have the urge to grab an almond croissant.

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yorkshirelass79 · 30/01/2007 10:41

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bakedpotato · 30/01/2007 10:45

my gp recommended agnus castus and B6 and the combination seems to have helped a bit.

poppiesinaline · 30/01/2007 10:47

quick hijack - one of my ex-boyfriends used to live in Harrogate. Lovely place, very clean and pretty

I have been taking Agnus Castus for 6 months now and so far it hasnt helped with PMT

ItsMeMellowma · 30/01/2007 10:48

Prozac is actually prescribed for some people who have very bad PMT!!

I am going to try the Angus Cactus, I think.

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yorkshirelass79 · 30/01/2007 11:17

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ItsMeMellowma · 30/01/2007 11:41

Yes, seems a bit strange as I am on prozac for depression and still have raging pmt so would not like to see what it is like without the prozac....

manuka · 30/01/2007 19:10

I had my stinky tots at Harrogate hospital! It was AWFUL!!!!!!!!! Serves me right for slagging off LGI and Jimmy's! I do like Harrogate especially the Turkish Baths.

ItsMeMellowma · 30/01/2007 19:14

and that helped your PMT

manuka · 30/01/2007 19:26

I was just replying to Yorkshire lass about where in Yorkshire we are!!!!!!

ItsMeMellowma · 30/01/2007 19:30

sorry manuka noticed that after I typed last post and hoped this thread would just die before you seen it....

manuka · 30/01/2007 20:11

Thats alright! These things often get confusing and turn into numerous conversations!!!

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