Some of the treatment options available for relieving the symptoms of PMS include lifestyle changes, over-the-counter products, and herbal/dietary supplements.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
--Reduce stress
- While stress does not directly cause PMS, it can make it worse.
--Get enough sleep
--Exercise every day
- Exercising can help you sweat out excess fluids to relieve bloating. Exercising also helps increase production of endorphins, your brains "feel-good" neurotransmitters.
--Eat healthy foods
- Foods that are rich in carbohydrates and low in protein and fat. Examples include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
--Limit salt in your foods
- Salt can make your body retain more water and make you feel more bloated.
--Limit chocolate, alcohol, and caffeine
OVER-THE-COUNTER PRODUCTS
Acetaminophen
USES AND INDICATION:
- Temporary relief of headache and other pain.
NSAIDS or Non-steroidal Inflammatory Drugs
EXAMPLES:
- Naproxen, *Aspirin, Ibuprofen
USES AND INDICATIONS:
- Temporarily relieves pain from headache, backache.
Diuretics
EXAMPLES:
- Ammonium Chloride, Caffeine, Pamabrom
USES AND INDICATIONS:
- Bloating
Combination Products
EXAMPLES:
- Diurex PMS, Midol Menstrual Complete, Pamprin Menstrual Pain Relief for Cramps
INDICATIONS/USES:
- headache, pain, fatigue, bloating
HERBAL AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
- Vitex (chasteberry)
- Gingko
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
- Magnesium
- Calcium + Vitamin D
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