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Stress for Women: How to Ditch PMS -- for Good

Bloat. Mood swings. Stress. Pimples: Just a few of the less-than-welcome health symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Send them packing with these six strategies

April 14, 2011 | by Robin Immerman Gruen | 27 COMMENTS

Get pain relief Certain over-the-counter treatments -- Advil to Aleve, Motrin to Midol -- may help to relieve some of your PMS symptoms, reducing the inflammation and swelling. Always follow the directions for use on the pill box, and avoid taking them for extended periods of time or on an empty stomach. In addition, natural remedies -- like warm compresses or heating pads/blankets -- help, especially with abdominal cramping. You can also try massages, meditation and stretching (like Yoga).

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I definitely need to clean my diet.

by Monique3 Monday, February 4, 2013 at 08:45AM Report as inappropriate

I wish the pill was an option for me!

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 02:43PM Report as inappropriate

Where is the tip about moodiness? How best not to strangle my hubby during that whole week?? =)

by kimihavens Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

very good to know. im going on the pill soon and hopefully that will help me out

by treehugger1997 Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

I can't take any of the over the counter remedies. They speed me up. I prefer vitamin B6, magnesium oxalate 200-600 mg/day , calcium 1000 mg/day, vitamin C 500 mg/day, an extra dose of iron, vitamin K 30 mg/day, & vitamin B2 400 mg/day. Check with your doctor first, as everyone is different. If you are on other meds you should check with your healthcare professional before taking these as well. They work like a charm for me!

by robyne00 Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate

The calcium works for me sometimes. Might try the vitamin E.

by Chris213 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 06:32AM Report as inappropriate

Ive never taken a pain killer during these times....but i'll try more calcium.

by andyv1217 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 10:16PM Report as inappropriate

work out, drink water and eat right and i will have a pms free month.

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:31PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, especially about vitamin E and calcium.

by VV001 Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate

I have been trying to up my calcium intake lately.

by beautybody Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 09:49PM Report as inappropriate

These are good types...I'm in dire need of some help right about now. I need to load up on more calcium. :)

by Brandi27 Monday, March 19, 2012 at 09:59PM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

good tips! :))

by peaches095 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 06:28PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 03:23PM Report as inappropriate

good

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

I have always wanted an article like this, thumbs up.

by Chelseak Friday, January 20, 2012 at 12:02AM Report as inappropriate

wow, I had no idea calcium could help so much

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips. Only1KimmieD, actually a little bit of alcohol helps relieve the symptoms, cause it widens blood vessels, and that helps get rid of the cramps, that came from a doctor. Don't overdo it, of course, cause then you'll have a headache :D

by venenumletalis Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate