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by: Elizabeth Morgan
Mild PMS symptoms can
usually be managed with lifestyle changes and simple home remedies.
Regular exercise and a diet low in salt and sugar can help reduce
pain, cramps, and bloating. Calcium supplements have a beneficial
effect on the endocrine system that controls hormone production.
However, if PMS symptoms are more severe, medication may be
required.
Pain is among the most commonly reported of PMS symptoms. Increased
pain sensitivity often occurs during the premenstrual phase; breast
tenderness, headaches, back pain and abdominal cramps are frequently
reported. To relieve these symptoms, pain relievers called
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDS, can be taken. Many
of these drugs are available over the counter and act by blocking
the effect of pain-producing substances called prostaglandins in the
body. Women with peptic ulcers or blood-clotting disorders should
not take NSAIDs, and women who are breastfeeding should only take
them under medical supervision and if absolutely necessary.
A physician may prescribe diuretic medications if symptoms like
breast tenderness and bloating are severe. While hormonal
contraceptive pills are sometimes prescribed to reduce the severity
of PMS symptoms and are often helpful, they may also aggravate
certain symptoms or cause serious side effects in some women.
Other PMS symptoms that may require medication are depression,
aggression, anxiety, irritability, and mood swings. Drugs may be
prescribed to enhance the action of a chemical called serotonin in
the brain. Serotonin plays an important role in stabilizing one�s
mood and in creating a sense of calm. When drugs called selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, enhance the action of
serotonin, one�s mood is elevated and symptoms such as depression
and aggression are reduced. Some widely prescribed SSRIs are Prozac,
Zoloft, and Paxil. For anxiety, drugs such as alprazolam (Xanax�)
may be prescribed. All mood-stabilizing and anti-anxiety drugs
should be taken under close clinical supervision and for the
duration recommended by one�s physician.
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