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Hi Simone and Rishimba,
thank you both for your input. I thought I will write down the more prominent symptoms once again- symptoms did not start with birth of my child, they got much much worse with it. There was clear association with mensrtual cycle in the past before that but symptoms were less strong and lasted for shorter number of days. I still fought the spouse, boyfriend, family on those days.
Prominent symptom then and now would be 'escapism'- when I was in relationships, I wanted to end them, run away from most loved ones and now I want to get divorced every month.
'Instant gratification'- I want change, haircut (most frequent one), selling the house, buying new plants, shopping- I want it all NOW and I get very upset when that does not happen. This I think reflects the mental restlessness.
tension or pressure in teeth, not jaw really- the kind that would happen if someone tried to push two teeth together- this appeared in the recent past about 6 months and is like tension sensor in the body now- appears with slightest stressed feeling- I also notice myself clenching my jaws then
Strong carb cravings spread out over entire half of cycle- so much so that I am always hungry and I actually put on pounds fast during this half.
I do have dark circles ( genetic) under my eyes and have been called 'raccoon' before lovingly, if that's important.
I am also very sensitive to any words/ tones/ rudeness and cannot get over it easily- that's true all the time.
I will add more if I forgot something, thank you both for you time and help.
[message edited by PMDDgrast on Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:17:35 BST]
thank you both for your input. I thought I will write down the more prominent symptoms once again- symptoms did not start with birth of my child, they got much much worse with it. There was clear association with mensrtual cycle in the past before that but symptoms were less strong and lasted for shorter number of days. I still fought the spouse, boyfriend, family on those days.
Prominent symptom then and now would be 'escapism'- when I was in relationships, I wanted to end them, run away from most loved ones and now I want to get divorced every month.
'Instant gratification'- I want change, haircut (most frequent one), selling the house, buying new plants, shopping- I want it all NOW and I get very upset when that does not happen. This I think reflects the mental restlessness.
tension or pressure in teeth, not jaw really- the kind that would happen if someone tried to push two teeth together- this appeared in the recent past about 6 months and is like tension sensor in the body now- appears with slightest stressed feeling- I also notice myself clenching my jaws then
Strong carb cravings spread out over entire half of cycle- so much so that I am always hungry and I actually put on pounds fast during this half.
I do have dark circles ( genetic) under my eyes and have been called 'raccoon' before lovingly, if that's important.
I am also very sensitive to any words/ tones/ rudeness and cannot get over it easily- that's true all the time.
I will add more if I forgot something, thank you both for you time and help.
[message edited by PMDDgrast on Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:17:35 BST]
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
Rishimba,
I was not thinking of this as her constitutional remedy-
but as one that matches the menstrual symptoms totality
like an acute totality. There is an abundance of matches
there- guess we will see what happens.
I was not thinking of this as her constitutional remedy-
but as one that matches the menstrual symptoms totality
like an acute totality. There is an abundance of matches
there- guess we will see what happens.
♡ simone717 9 years ago
Why do you want to separate from your spouse?
What are your plans after divorce?
Tell me what opinion you friends, colleagues and neighbors carry about you?
What are your plans after divorce?
Tell me what opinion you friends, colleagues and neighbors carry about you?
♡ rishimba 9 years ago
I don't have a plan _ it's just the strong feeling of getting away.
Most of my coworkers likely think I am a very happy person but shy and reserved at times
I don't have any close friends
I can't really say what family thinks
Most of my coworkers likely think I am a very happy person but shy and reserved at times
I don't have any close friends
I can't really say what family thinks
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
PMDD,
is this a feeling , like most women know before period or during,
where it is just this kind of anger, pressure , that has taken over
and you can't control it-like you were on a drug?
And does it feel like- even if you ran away and lived in the
forest with no one to bother you- that you know you would still be
dealing with this restless, anger, explosive feeling?
is this a feeling , like most women know before period or during,
where it is just this kind of anger, pressure , that has taken over
and you can't control it-like you were on a drug?
And does it feel like- even if you ran away and lived in the
forest with no one to bother you- that you know you would still be
dealing with this restless, anger, explosive feeling?
♡ simone717 9 years ago
One important thing I forgot to write among prominent symptoms is that I recoil at any sign of intimacy- I love my spouse and like to be hugged by him but anything remotely sexual has my mind screaming - NO
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
Simone
Yes to the first but not sure about the second
I feel if I am alone I will be peaceful if not content
Yes to the first but not sure about the second
I feel if I am alone I will be peaceful if not content
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
You need to explain more about the sex life.
Did you feel this way about sex when you were in your teens,
and twenties?
Do you recall any sexual abuse or things similar when you were young?
Did you feel this way about sex when you were in your teens,
and twenties?
Do you recall any sexual abuse or things similar when you were young?
♡ simone717 9 years ago
I was not like this about sex till childbirth
I do feel aroused if I read romantic books but I still don't want sex- self stimulation yes, sex no, not really
I think I also have some low confidence negative image issues now- I never feel pretty anymore
I do feel aroused if I read romantic books but I still don't want sex- self stimulation yes, sex no, not really
I think I also have some low confidence negative image issues now- I never feel pretty anymore
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
Interesting the low self image- pretty issue is also in the Raccoon remedy.
[message edited by simone717 on Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:56:41 BST]
[message edited by simone717 on Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:56:41 BST]
♡ simone717 9 years ago
Just more info--
I had good symptom resolution with escitalopram SSRI but developed tolerance within a month and it made me extremely drowsy even after 2 months on it
I also have very very low alcohol tolerance
I had good symptom resolution with escitalopram SSRI but developed tolerance within a month and it made me extremely drowsy even after 2 months on it
I also have very very low alcohol tolerance
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
♡ simone717 9 years ago
No, gynecologist and psychiatrist both did not want to order these since cycles are regular- I asked many times
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
My last question- have you tried doing the extra calcium or
the chasteberry tea or tincture? I see those are common suggestions
for this- and Chasteberry/homeopathic Agnus Castus is given for
anal fissures when indicated.
I was just very interested in your case- Thanks Rishimba and thank
you PMDD for answering my questions. I will be following from now on.
the chasteberry tea or tincture? I see those are common suggestions
for this- and Chasteberry/homeopathic Agnus Castus is given for
anal fissures when indicated.
I was just very interested in your case- Thanks Rishimba and thank
you PMDD for answering my questions. I will be following from now on.
♡ simone717 9 years ago
No I have never tried those- I thought chaste berry was more for cramps...
Are u suggesting I try this? Should I stop the current homeopathic treatment with nat mur/ ignatia- I don't understand why my homeo insists I keep taking this.
I do take calcium supplements irregularly- I was on magnesium chloride as well for 2-3 yrs during fissure problem years
[message edited by PMDDgrast on Tue, 29 Apr 2014 20:03:02 BST]
Are u suggesting I try this? Should I stop the current homeopathic treatment with nat mur/ ignatia- I don't understand why my homeo insists I keep taking this.
I do take calcium supplements irregularly- I was on magnesium chloride as well for 2-3 yrs during fissure problem years
[message edited by PMDDgrast on Tue, 29 Apr 2014 20:03:02 BST]
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
Rishimba will advise and answer your questions.
You can read this about Pmdd-studies.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2440788/
You can read this about Pmdd-studies.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2440788/
♡ simone717 9 years ago
Thank you- I had seen this sometime ago but did not think much about the chaste berry
This is supposed to decrease prolactin? I barely produced enough milk postpartum and had to stop breast feeding by 3 months...
This is supposed to decrease prolactin? I barely produced enough milk postpartum and had to stop breast feeding by 3 months...
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
I think I have figured out your remedy.
One last question: Forget your pre-menstrual symptoms. Tell me about yourself when you are not going through this phase..
-Do you have interest in politics?
-How do you feel about less privileged people of your society?
-Do you think you are one of the few who mostly think about the well being of others around you in your family and society?
-You said, you don't have any close friends. What could be the reason for this?
One last question: Forget your pre-menstrual symptoms. Tell me about yourself when you are not going through this phase..
-Do you have interest in politics?
-How do you feel about less privileged people of your society?
-Do you think you are one of the few who mostly think about the well being of others around you in your family and society?
-You said, you don't have any close friends. What could be the reason for this?
♡ rishimba 9 years ago
When not going through this phase I am lively, happy, talk to people, am confident, witty and active.
I don't have ANY interest in politics.
I feel very sympathetic about less privileged people of the society. I would not give money to someone begging on the street but pay them for work they could do. I have often thought about volunteering for old homes- have actually done none of these so far.
-Do you think you are one of the few who mostly think about the well being of others around you in your family and society?
Yes, but not overly so.
-You said, you don't have any close friends. What could be the reason for this?
I am not very good with long distance friendships- lost most friends after changing location upon marriage. I am also very selective. Friendly but do not make deep friendships easily.
My spouse would say that I come across as uptight because I am usually brutally frank. Also oversensitive about things said to me
and then find it hard to feel close to a person.
I do miss not having close friends anymore very much.
I don't have ANY interest in politics.
I feel very sympathetic about less privileged people of the society. I would not give money to someone begging on the street but pay them for work they could do. I have often thought about volunteering for old homes- have actually done none of these so far.
-Do you think you are one of the few who mostly think about the well being of others around you in your family and society?
Yes, but not overly so.
-You said, you don't have any close friends. What could be the reason for this?
I am not very good with long distance friendships- lost most friends after changing location upon marriage. I am also very selective. Friendly but do not make deep friendships easily.
My spouse would say that I come across as uptight because I am usually brutally frank. Also oversensitive about things said to me
and then find it hard to feel close to a person.
I do miss not having close friends anymore very much.
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
I feel you are taking far too many doses of Nat Mur. So much of dosing is not required to bring out a response. If there was no response after a couple of doses of Nat Mur, its pointless to take it continuously.
I would suggest you to stop taking Natrum Mur completely as you have seen its not helping.
Based on your answers, you should also try out CAUSTICUM 200C some three doses on a single day, each dose 6 hours apart.
If you feel, there's a change in a few or all of your symptoms, come back here to know the dosing frequency.
It's apparently strange, you do look like a sepia women but the remedy doesn't work on you. So, try this out... should work.
I would suggest you to stop taking Natrum Mur completely as you have seen its not helping.
Based on your answers, you should also try out CAUSTICUM 200C some three doses on a single day, each dose 6 hours apart.
If you feel, there's a change in a few or all of your symptoms, come back here to know the dosing frequency.
It's apparently strange, you do look like a sepia women but the remedy doesn't work on you. So, try this out... should work.
♡ rishimba 9 years ago
I was given two sets of pellets to take within 15 mins one after the other twice daily to begin with- my understanding is that it is nat mur and ignatia, but I don't know the potency. Are you suggesting that I stop both altogether or just the nat mur (I dont know which one is nat mur)- this homeopath did not like giving any details.
I would also have thought that Sepia matched perfectly, even as layperson I found many matching symptoms in Sepia profile..I have tried 30C and 200C and did not see benefit but I did not try for long time maybe 2-3 days because it made me flatulent to the point of lightheadedness. Should I try the Sepia 1M too?
Here is what I am thinking- I am in bad shape 80% of the time (since March end, this is the first 2-3 days that I feel like ME, so maybe even more than 80%; crazy day 14 will happen anytime now) so I should be able to try 3-4 different things within the next month, maybe with a gap of 3-4 days between each- what do you think? Could you pls. suggest the top 3-4 meds. on the top of your list so I can buy them all together and maybe you could guide me as to the sequence in which I could take them? Also, I am keen to try Chasteberry drops as Simone suggested- is this compatible with homeopathic medicines?
Thanks so much.
I would also have thought that Sepia matched perfectly, even as layperson I found many matching symptoms in Sepia profile..I have tried 30C and 200C and did not see benefit but I did not try for long time maybe 2-3 days because it made me flatulent to the point of lightheadedness. Should I try the Sepia 1M too?
Here is what I am thinking- I am in bad shape 80% of the time (since March end, this is the first 2-3 days that I feel like ME, so maybe even more than 80%; crazy day 14 will happen anytime now) so I should be able to try 3-4 different things within the next month, maybe with a gap of 3-4 days between each- what do you think? Could you pls. suggest the top 3-4 meds. on the top of your list so I can buy them all together and maybe you could guide me as to the sequence in which I could take them? Also, I am keen to try Chasteberry drops as Simone suggested- is this compatible with homeopathic medicines?
Thanks so much.
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
Pmdd-fyi, I did not suggest chasteberry, just wondered if you
had tried it since it is mentioned on pmdd sites.
Best, Simone717
had tried it since it is mentioned on pmdd sites.
Best, Simone717
♡ simone717 9 years ago
Now that you are feeling a bit of a change in you, continue what your homeopath has told you to do.
In my opinion SEPIA and CAUSTICUM should help in your PMS symptoms.
CAUSTICUM actually covers all your symptoms and its modalities are also agreeing with your generals. That's the reason I was interested to know about your mental make-up in general. But, your disease picture fits better with SEPIA.
Yes, you may try SEPIA in 1M potency only a single dose. However, for the present, don't mix it with the remedies you are taking as you don't really know what has been prescribed to you.
In my opinion SEPIA and CAUSTICUM should help in your PMS symptoms.
CAUSTICUM actually covers all your symptoms and its modalities are also agreeing with your generals. That's the reason I was interested to know about your mental make-up in general. But, your disease picture fits better with SEPIA.
Yes, you may try SEPIA in 1M potency only a single dose. However, for the present, don't mix it with the remedies you are taking as you don't really know what has been prescribed to you.
♡ rishimba 9 years ago
Thank you Rishimba,
I will try these sequentially after observing trend with my current homeopathy regimen for some more time.
I will try these sequentially after observing trend with my current homeopathy regimen for some more time.
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
Hi all,
Just an update- after about one week of me being real me, I am back to tight jaws, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, not to mention really caustic, ready to pick a fight and angry irritable.
My meds came in so I took sepia 1M two days ago- NO effect; then took
Causticum 200 thrice yesterday, I don't feel like an angel yet but will wait and watch and keep everyone posted.
Just an update- after about one week of me being real me, I am back to tight jaws, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, not to mention really caustic, ready to pick a fight and angry irritable.
My meds came in so I took sepia 1M two days ago- NO effect; then took
Causticum 200 thrice yesterday, I don't feel like an angel yet but will wait and watch and keep everyone posted.
PMDDgrast 9 years ago
Except NUX VOM, nothing seems to work on you. Are you sure you are taken the remedies from a good source? And maintaining all restrictions?
♡ rishimba 9 years ago
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