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OHbaby! Forums : PMS is there anything? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:12 +0000 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:00:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23595 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Emily281 wrote: Flutterby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=583057&title=pms-is-there-anything#583057 Author: tishy
Subject: 23595
Posted: 10 January 2009 at 1:00am

Emily281 wrote:

Flutterby wrote:

evening primrose oil
omega 3 & 6
Vitamins B6 and B12

Diddo to this.

I took Evening Primrose Oil pre-pregnancy.
During pregnancy I took Flaxseed oil which made DHs life a lot easier

I turn in to the anti-christ once a month if I don't take one of those. [

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:00:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=583057&title=pms-is-there-anything#583057 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Red wrote:I have got a tea...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582834&title=pms-is-there-anything#582834 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 6:49pm

Red wrote:

I have got a tea from the health shop called PMT Ease from a company called Artemis, but haven't really been taking regularly enough to notice yet.

Those teas are great. We have Tummy Tea and PMTea (must have been it's old name) and they seem to work really well. Esp the tummy tea - if you're full of gas and take that it erm *works* really well.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:49:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582834&title=pms-is-there-anything#582834 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : fish oil is excellent (which...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582809&title=pms-is-there-anything#582809 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 6:10pm

fish oil is excellent (which is omega's just like flax oil)
fish oil is good for anyone and everyone to take.

Vitex is a good hormone balance also helps with regular cycles.

Shame about the chocolate! wish it made it better not worse!

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:10:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582809&title=pms-is-there-anything#582809 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Sugar makes PMS worse so chocolate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582736&title=pms-is-there-anything#582736 Author: Emily281
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 4:10pm

Sugar makes PMS worse so chocolate is bad

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:10:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582736&title=pms-is-there-anything#582736 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Hehe yeah the chocolate usually...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582733&title=pms-is-there-anything#582733 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 4:09pm

Hehe yeah the chocolate usually follows the wine

Will have a go at a few of these things and see how I go! Thanks for the wealth of information ladies! Much more reliable than google!]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:09:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582733&title=pms-is-there-anything#582733 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : I use chocolate as a general mood...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582658&title=pms-is-there-anything#582658 Author: missy_girl
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 2:49pm

I use chocolate as a general mood enhancer. But if you want to eat healthy it's probably not the best thing to eat.

edited because I can't spell

Edited by missy_girl]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:49:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582658&title=pms-is-there-anything#582658 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Flutterby wrote:evening primrose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582599&title=pms-is-there-anything#582599 Author: Emily281
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 1:37pm

Flutterby wrote:

evening primrose oil
omega 3 & 6
Vitamins B6 and B12

That's the other thing I take that is supposed to be really good for PMS - Flaxseed Oil (Omega3 and Omega 6). There is a Waihi Bush Organic range that has one called FlaxBoost - it also contains EPO and blackcurrent seed oil so is specially formulated for women.

Edited by Emily281]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:37:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582599&title=pms-is-there-anything#582599 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : I have got a tea from the health...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582592&title=pms-is-there-anything#582592 Author: Red
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 1:28pm

I have got a tea from the health shop called PMT Ease from a company called Artemis, but haven't really been taking regularly enough to notice yet.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:28:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582592&title=pms-is-there-anything#582592 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : evening primrose oil omega 3 &...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582591&title=pms-is-there-anything#582591 Author: FreeSpirit
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 1:27pm

evening primrose oil
omega 3 & 6
Vitamins B6 and B12]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:27:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582591&title=pms-is-there-anything#582591 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Raspberry leaf tea says it can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582580&title=pms-is-there-anything#582580 Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 1:17pm

Raspberry leaf tea says it can help with PMS.
]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:17:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582580&title=pms-is-there-anything#582580 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : If you're on ANY other kind...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582498&title=pms-is-there-anything#582498 Author: baalamb
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 11:50am

If you're on ANY other kind of medication, you need to check with your GP about taking St Johns Wort.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:50:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582498&title=pms-is-there-anything#582498 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : I don't have shares in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582493&title=pms-is-there-anything#582493 Author: kezplanet
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 11:44am

I don't have shares in the company, just happy with the results]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:44:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582493&title=pms-is-there-anything#582493 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : I have never tried St Johns Wort...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582487&title=pms-is-there-anything#582487 Author: kezplanet
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 11:38am

I have never tried St Johns Wort so cant comment on it but I have been taking something for about a year and half and I have never been better. About 6mths after starting on it I took myself off AD's (this was just after xmas last year) and have been improving since. I wouldn't say its a miracle thing and I still have down days but now I can count them instead of having to try and find the good days.

Res-V Plus - I have only been taking 1 tab a day for most of the time, I find that if I having a heavy stress load an extra 1 for a few days does help, & I can notice if I forget to take them for a couple of days in a row. The cost is round $100 for 6mth supply and for me has been well worth the investment (we tend not to make the investment in our own health but I think this one is worth it!)

www.abouthealth.co.nz or 0800 999 309

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:38:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582487&title=pms-is-there-anything#582487 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : yes definitely St Johns Wort....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582469&title=pms-is-there-anything#582469 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 11:24am

yes definitely St Johns Wort. My GP was going to get me to take it after I came off the AD's but didn't because we're TTC (wasn't worried about the BFing though).
]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:24:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582469&title=pms-is-there-anything#582469 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : NeoshasMummy wrote:Oh im not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582413&title=pms-is-there-anything#582413 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 10:29am

Originally posted by NeoshasMummy NeoshasMummy wrote:

Oh im not preg or BF, just making a healthy change and tht means not using wine to combat my PMS plus dieting.

I just frown, I hate it... might see my GP soon (will try a few herbal things first)

In that case definitely try St Johns Wort. You can get it in pills or capsules and it's a fantastic wee herb. When I started taking it I couldn't believe how much energy I had. A friend of mine used it when she stopped smoking and it helped her a lot too.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:29:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582413&title=pms-is-there-anything#582413 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : I am the same - I suffer from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582395&title=pms-is-there-anything#582395 Author: Emily281
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 10:11am

I am the same - I suffer from hideous PMS - partly because of the endo. I get really snappy with DH, cry at the drop of hat, get terribly homesick and don't want to do anything - hate my job don't want to go to work, don't want to do anything if I'm at home and just hate the world in general. I'm not sure whether you can take any of these while breastfeeding but this is what I take on recommendation of the dietician:
Clinician's multivitamin (has heaps of different vitamins and minerals in it - has all the recommended levels of the B vitamins too which are supposed to be good for stress)
Evening Primrose Oil (supposed to be good for PMS)
Magnesium (helps with cramps)
Calcium (helps with magnesium absorption)

I've found that since taking these my PMS (and generally my mood and energy levels throughout the month) have been greatly improved. I still get a little bit down in the dumps with PMS but nowehere near as bad as I was.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:11:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582395&title=pms-is-there-anything#582395 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Oh im not preg or BF, just making...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582391&title=pms-is-there-anything#582391 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 10:09am

Oh im not preg or BF, just making a healthy change and tht means not using wine to combat my PMS

plus dieting.

I just frown, I hate it... might see my GP soon (will try a few herbal things first)

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:09:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582391&title=pms-is-there-anything#582391 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : yes there is and .....gussing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582381&title=pms-is-there-anything#582381 Author: TysMummy
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 10:02am

yes there is and .....gussing you are BF..................my midwife was gonna give me something but i forgot the name...........as i was on too many things already after ty was born..............i would say ask plunket but in my experince they suck worse then anything..............if you have a good GP they can prescribe something for you................but remember to say you are BF as also of GP end up giving you something and then they baby reacts funny with it............there is a herbal one too so maybe if you can go have a look see ...........i know you dab one on your tongue..........i know its not pleasant and oh so frustrating especially seeing the confused look on babbas face when they arnt sure if they have done something wrong :) hang in there babe]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:02:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582381&title=pms-is-there-anything#582381 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : You could try St Johns Wort, it's...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582378&title=pms-is-there-anything#582378 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 10:00am

You could try St Johns Wort, it's a natural mood enhancer. You shouldn't use it while on the pill or pregnant though.

Rescue remedy might be helpful.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:00:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582378&title=pms-is-there-anything#582378 <![CDATA[PMS is there anything? : Just out of curiosity, is there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582368&title=pms-is-there-anything#582368 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 23595
Posted: 09 January 2009 at 9:55am

Just out of curiosity, is there anything to combat bad PMS I have been getting really bad PMS just like the world is ending, I cry, im grump and snappy and just really not myself and I feel so down and depressed it's only for that week before then I come right again

Is there anything herbal that you can take to help with this? I have been doing heaps of exercise and having healthy food... normally a bottle of wine makes me feel better

but I can't have that at the moment blllaaaah

Any suggestions??]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:55:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23595&PID=582368&title=pms-is-there-anything#582368