Hormones suck.

[reyd reid reed]

Used to be I was so laid back and even-tempered it was almost scary. All the time. I couldn't grasp what these women were complaining about...PMS? What's the big deal?

Then I got older. Had kids.

And now, every three weeks or so I get moody. Irritable. Unreasonable. Snarky. Stupid. Often I can keep it under control but some months are worse than others and I don't see it until the damage has been done, usually.

Then the cramps start and I'm back to being irritable. Moody. Less unreasonable but Definitely Snarky.

Fuckin' hormones.

GAAAAAH!!!!

Someone pass the Advil.

[WCGreen]

1. At least your balls aren't sagging.....

And you aren't growing hair in your ears...

Not that any of this has happened to me...

[Kajsa]

2. Oh, no!

Oh no you did'nt!:rofl:

[WCGreen]

4. Getting old is wonderful....

[reyd reid reed]

9. I'll take your word for that...

Personally, I'm not planning on getting any older. Or, at least, I'm not going to admit to it.

[Kajsa]

10. Isn't that the truth?

:D

[reyd reid reed]

6. True...

I could give you a list of everything else that Is, though.

But I won't.

That's what underwear's for.

[WCGreen]

8. That's what Boxers are for.....

[reyd reid reed]

14. And here I thought that boxers were just made to sleep in...

that's all I use 'em for, anyway.

[WCGreen]

18. Boxers have never looked better for me....

[momophile]

3. I read your title post as "Ramones suck."

And, gosh, was I shocked! The Ramones are great!

But about hormones, yes, they do suck. I'm right there with ya.

[WCGreen]

5. If only the hot flashes lasted as long as a Ramones Song....

The women of the world would be very appreciative...

[momophile]

11. ONETWOTHREEFOUR!!

then maybe a two-minute song, then ONETWOTHREEFOUR!!, then another two-minute song.

Yes, you are very right.

[reyd reid reed]

22. As long as the hot flashes hold off until the weather cools...

I think I'd rather deal with them.

Now, in another couple of years when I'm whining about Them, y'all have my permission to yell at me.

[Kajsa]

7. Yes, fluctuating hormones really suck.

Menopause ain't no picnic, either.

;(

[reyd reid reed]

15. So I understand...

But if it means an end to these mood swings...I dunno. I've been up and down like a fuckin' yo-yo since last week. This month has been the worst yet, I think.

I'm not a big one for meds...never have been. Advil or something for a headache or cramps and that's about it. Maybe a little NyQuil if I'm Really down with something but even then I'd rather not. When I had my tubes tied, I didn't take the pain meds. When I've had dental work done...even when my wisdom teeth were taken out...all of 'em at the same time, even...no pain meds. All of my deliveries...no meds.

If I had health insurance right now...I'm to the point where I'd be making a visit to see what could be done.

It's gotten that bad.

At least this month.

:(

[Kajsa]

31. Wow, do I understand this correctly?

You had no pain meds after surgery/ having your wisdom teeth removed?

Please tell me you at least had anesthesia during those procedures!!

Yowzer!

[reyd reid reed]

32. Heh...

Yeah. As long as they knock me out during, I'm generally fine after. At least nothing that over-the-counter stuff can't handle. I guess I have a high tolerance for pain.

[BlueIris]

12. I like Aleve a lot better. If you've never tried it...I recommend it! nt

[reyd reid reed]

19. Generally I pop Advil like M&Ms...

But they're less and less effective.

Worth a shot...I'll try anything at this point...

:hi:

[BlueIris]

23. Well, as always, talk to a (decent, non-misogynist) doc. You have a PM.

To my fan club: you're a bunch of losers.

[reyd reid reed]

24. Thank you.

:hi:

:hug:

[BuddhaGirl]

13. I take primrose oil - it has helped with my pms

it helps balance hormones in women. You can get it in any health food store :-)

[u4ic]

17. It's done wonders for me, too n/t

[reyd reid reed]

20. Is it pills? Or....

???

[u4ic]

25. They're in a gelcap form

Personally, I take 2 1000 mg a day, that's what I found works for me.

Any more, and I bloat up like crazy and my muscles ache, any less and I get the PMS, cramps and severe nausea.

Get a good brand, however...some are cheap, and I noticed a huge difference when I tried to make a switch. Or at least stick with the same brand, then you have consistency, anyway.

I use this stuff, and find it excellent:


You'll have softer skin as a result, too. A nice benefit. :D

[reyd reid reed]

27. Thank you so much...

I really have been at the end of my rope lately and need to find something. If I'm talking meds, it's bad.

Now...this IS an every day thing, isn't it?

:hug:

:loveya:

[u4ic]

29. Yes, it sure is

You may not expect anything right away. I believe I started at 2x500 mg capsules; I then added one more per day after the first month (spaced out, am and pm, with food), then another the next month. I did try to increase it once more after, but felt lousy, and realized I had found my optimal dose.

You may want to intially start with 500 mg 2x a day, because with the smaller dosages, you can gauge it better. If you happen to find 1, 2 or 3,000 mgs a day works best for you, then by all means get the 1000 mg capsule, as it's easier. But to start, I think the 500mg is sufficient.

Personally, I found about 50% of my symptoms abated after taking it for a month; by month 3, about 95% were gone.

Sometimes I still feel a bit down, and tired (that's due to iron issues I have yet to work out), but for the most part, it's smooth sailing.

Honestly, I can't believe I did without it. It's been about 8 years that I've been on it.

Hope it helps you as much as it did for me! :hug:

[reyd reid reed]

30. Even if it took a couple of months...

ANY relief would help.

I've never been moody like this. Never. And for the past few months...maybe the past six or so...I'm noticing a definite difference and I don't like it.

Then there's the whole physical side to it...that's getting worse too. Even if this only helps with one side...I don't even care which...

Anything.

[Redstone]

16. The Hormone Hurricane! Reason #1 why I'm glad I'm not a woman.

I do hope the the advice you're getting in this thread helps you.

Mrs R went through all that, and now is dealing with the Big M.

None of it any fun. I hope you feel better.

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

21. Thank you, Redstone...

:hug:

[liberaltrucker]

26. Tell me about it

when a guy hits his 50's, the "machinery" gets a bit, uh, inoperative
at times. Couple that with a ****somewhat younger*** wife, and......

:(

[reyd reid reed]

28. Yeah...

I'd imagine that would be kinda unfortunate, too. Still...it's not everything, y'know.

Sex is overrated.

Yup.

It is.

(I figure if I say it often enough, I'll start to believe it)

[WritingIsMyReligion]

33. Yup, they do.

Stupid-ass estrogen. Who the fuck let it into our bodies?? :grr:

That said, I don't envy the men, who have flapping things between their legs....

:hide:

:D

:hi:

[reyd reid reed]

35. It's not so much the estrogen...

It's the levels of it. If they'd stay nice and steady, we'd be fine. The roller coaster Sucks, though.

[NewWaveChick1981]

34. I feel your pain!

:hug: PMS has been the bane of my existence since puberty. :( I know just how you feel... :hug: I hope you feel better soon!

[reyd reid reed]

37. It always passes...

It's just so new, relatively speaking. And I don't like it. It makes me feel stupid and out of control.

I picked up some Aleve this morning and it's helping a little. Next, the primrose oil. I'm gonna beat this thing if I have to find me a big stick....

:D

:hug:

Thank you.

[Taverner]

36. Medical Marijuana is known to ease Menopause

Just sayin....

[reyd reid reed]

38. Yeah?

I hadn't heard that. In a way it makes sense...for menstrual issues in general. When I was younger and smoked a bit, I Never had problems like I do now. I've just been attributing it to age and childbirth...but it's something to think about.

[Taverner]

39. What happens is that it dilates your bloodvessels

Which releives pressure points. THis is one of the reasons why its such an effective painkiller. IT's also why your eyes glow red when you smoke it.

It also mellows out your hormones a little, but this has never been proven.

Oh, and it also feels fucking great ;)

[reyd reid reed]

40. Yeah...

But it also makes me eat. Which makes me fat. And it makes me sleepy, too. And it puts my hormones, well, to work. Just differently.

;-)

[Taverner]

41. Well you could buy a huge bag of carrot sticks

And go to bed fulfilled and comfortable :)

[reyd reid reed]

42. Sounds like a plan to me

:thumbsup: