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Posted 3/13/2007 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
I have been getting so sick every month. I gain about 5-10 lbs of water. My cycle is about 25 days. about 10 days before the bloating and water weight set in. It's awful. 3-5 days before the period I am throwing up, diareaha to the point it's pouring out of me, and cramps, backaches. After a lot of research I see that my IBS could be tied into this. I have lost 3 babies in the last 2 yrs (2 of them had to be taken d&c) :(. I don't know if this has anything to do with it or not. I have been taking Advil to help with the pain but it doesn't do a lot. Also, I have been told to try a diruetic (sp)? such as pamprin? Any suggestions... I plan to go in for a physical soon but i hate this every month. I am also dieting and trying to eat better and avoiding caffine. I have 30 lbs to lose to be at a healthy weight. I appreciate any and all advice.

Many hugs,

Bethers

Posted 3/15/2007 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bethers,
I'm sorry your post has gone unanswered. I don't have much advice for you because you seem to want a child. For soneone in your shoes I would have suggested getting on birth control to try and help out with the monthy problems associated with hormone overload. But, as that doesn't seem to be an option for you, I can only suggest exercising and watching your diet. Caffeine, fat, salt and chocolate are major contributors to PMS. Definitely stay away from salt, so as to retain less water. That's where the diuretic comes into play... They should help you get rid of excess water and help with the bloating and the weight gain, sometimes even abdominal and breast pain.
Drinking lots of water (I know that seems contradictory - but it's not) and exercising is important to help with these symptoms. Staying away from refined sugars and eating healthy will also help.
Good luck! I hope you're feeling better.
Posted 3/15/2007 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
All OTC pain relievers have their risks. Tylenol is NOT recommended if you have problems with your liver and is definitely not good to mix with alcohol. It's always best to call your doctor if you need to be on a long term pain reliever. Most of them are okay on a short term and once in a while basis however you need to exercise caution long term. That goes for both NSAIDs and Tylenol. I'm on Naproxen on a daily regular basis and my doc needs to check my blood for toxicity risk to my liver and kidneys regularly for that and my other meds.
Posted 3/16/2007 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
thanks everyone!!!
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