PMS symptoms

[Cookiethief_2-Resident Mom]

I recently figured out why I feel sick for 2+ weeks every month. It's PMS! I didn't realize that it was actual PMS and thought that it may be related to my thyroid issues. I did some research yesterday and apparently during the luteal phase, right after ovulation, but before your period starts, is when PMS symptoms happen. I get nauseous, tired, irritable, but the worst is the nausea. I never had this happen before I had kids. Does anyone else experience this? Any tips on making it easier to cope with?

Kendall
Resident Mom

[MysticalMom]

Wow, I am going through all that now. I actually went to my OB and I'm having surgery in March. They are going in through my belly button to look at my uterus and do a D&C. When I finally have a period, they last 14 days. UGH.
This hasn't started since I've had my last baby. She's 2 now. All 3 of my children are 7 years apart - none planned.

Back to your post - the nausea is horrible. It's like being prego again. Mine hits me in the evenings, just in time for dinner prep. I don't know how to cope, sorry. I would love info on this also!!

[Cookiethief_2-Resident Mom]

I'm seriously considering getting some seabands in the hopes that it'll help deal with this PMS nausea. My last period was late, my cycle was 40 days instead of 27-31, like normal. I had horrible cramps/continual pain, spotting, and nausea. I took 3 pregnancy tests(POAS tests) and finally got a blood test, all were negative. The pain went away a couple of days before my period started, which was odd, I thought and then I had a completely normal period! I was/am so confused.

I had my IUD removed last thursday in the hopes of preventing the PMS symptoms since I also found out that they could also be contributed to the non-hormonal IUD that I had. I've had it out for less than a week and starting yesterday, the nausea is back. The next time I go near a CVS or Walgreens I'm getting a seaband. lol

[Johnina Regish]

Are you taking birth control pills? I had the same problem years ago, and that was the culprit causing it all. Long story short I ended up going off and staying off, and now I don't have any of that.

[Cookiethief_2-Resident Mom]

No...I had an IUD, non-hormonal. I had it removed before this month's period(due in 7-ish days) and so far I've just had a couple days of nausea. It hasn't been too bad and the other symptoms....gone(for the most part). It varied from month to month when I had my IUD, so we'll see what continues to happen!

[Johnina Regish]

Maybe it was related somehow to the IUD? If most of your symptoms are gone. I would say see how you are within the next three months. I would guess it would take at least that long to get over any reaction you might have had.

Another thought; (Again, per my own experiences) Something to try...
Make sure you are eating. Have a healthy snack between meals, to always keep something in your stomach. Try to avoid sugar and white bread for a few days. Then, see how you feel. (It's only a couple of days, and won't kill you!Promise!)

Best of luck

Johnina

[Cookiethief_2-Resident Mom]

Thanks for the suggestions. I already try to eat something every 3-ish hours and it's generally pretty healthy and about 300 calories. Usually a little less.

I am taking it as a "wait and see" situation. I don't know what'll happen and I don't know if I'll get pregnant before I can find out! lol

[Johnina Regish]

Getting pregnant!! I thought you wanted rid of the nausea? ; )

[Cookiethief_2-Resident Mom]

LOL!! well, if I HAVE to be nauseous, I'd better get something out of it instead of bleeding for a week!! :) Besides, my nausea isn't usually too bad, minor and with certain prenatal pills, I don't have any! :) I don't think this is my month, though because I'm crampy today...supposed to start tomorrow, but I think it'll be at least a few more days before things start happening. I'm gonna take a warm bath in the hope that it'll ease the pain!

[Johnina Regish]

Just remember, count from the first day of your period and days#9-16, are the best baby making days!!

[Cookiethief_2-Resident Mom]

hehe Thanks for the tips! My cycles have been so wacky lately, I think it's related to my thyroid. DH and I are pretty active, so I'm sure that things will happen when they're meant to!! Today is CD 3, so...I've got a few more days before I can start wondering about whether or not we've made another little one. :)

[Lacey Deruy]

I'm always sick right before, during and right after my period. I have tried birthcontrol pills and they made me feel sick all the time. I have horrible cramps along with the nausea, nothing really seems to help.

Lacey
Resident Mom