Hi every one
#40197 - 01/23/04 06:14 PM
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prtyblueeyz
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 44
Loc: USA Michigan
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Sorry I don't come in here much, don't want every one affected by me being so negative lately. This diet thing is not working for me and that really broke my spirit. I asked my doctor about how many fiber tabs I should really be taking, he said the max for the powder and I told him I can't handle the powder so he tells me to take milk of magnesia every day, UH NO! Specialist said not to every day.
I am eating like I should, I don't eat very much now again because the diet is not working, it is not stress either. I do how ever want to know is there some thing I can do to calm down or regulate my hormones. This time when that time of the month came I was so sick it was horrible. ANy suggestions.
Jenn
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I'm sorry I don't have any good suggestions for you but just wanted to tell you that it's okay if you lean on the people on this website for some help even if you are feeling pretty negative or down about things. You are in my thoughts and I hope you feel better.
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Hormones!
#40206 - 01/23/04 06:30 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Well, I know what it's like to try to regulate hormones! Oh BOY do I know! You need to see your OBGYN or -- in my case -- an endometriologist. Regulating hormones isn't something you can do without professional help.
I can imagine what you're going through, Jenn. Hormones play such an important role in your whole makeup, how you feel about everything and how you act about everything. It's also hard to relax when you're stressed out over everything in your life -- and all because you're just a quart low on estrogen! Before my doctors -- yes, there were quite a few! -- got my hormones under control, I couldn't talk to anyone about anything without bursting out crying. If someone expressed any kind of empathy towards me, or touched me in any way, I'd go running out of the room in tears. I cried uncontrollably every morning in the shower for absolutely no reason whatsoever.
Are you on hormone replacement therapy? Talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Maybe see an OBGYN?
I hope this helps.
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Yes, ditto. If you are having a bad day, this is a great place to be. People are so so nice, and someone always says something that makes me giggle a little bit. 
As for the hormones, I had migraines for awhile so they switched my birth control to one with steady dose of hormones, the big swing around that time of the month can kick off the migraines. Could you go on a similar pill?
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I always have migraines before my period. What pill did you go on?
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Mircette. They're in a green package. Last time they came with a travel toothbrush!
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Thanks, I'll check in to it at my next appointment.
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Does Mirette also help with emotions?
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I don't know! I honestly have no idea!
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Do you have that problem too? I cry over any movies or books that are sad. And if I see someone else cry, I feel like crying too.
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Hi Jenn! I was having trouble with my hormones too. After a year of breastfeeding and a quick weaning, my period finally returned. I was terribly ill! I decided to try the pill piggyback but had spotting and bleeding for four weeks straight. It was horrid! I posted here about bc alternatives and talked with my gyn. I finally decided on the IUD Mirena in hopes to reduce or get rid of my periods so I can have less IBS attacks. It has a steady release of bc hormones for five years. And, because it is an IUD, the hormones are released just in the cervix so they don't travel thru the rest of your body. I know I'm not being very medically eloquent but then that's not my background. I just like the thought that the hormones don't travel! It's only been a couple of weeks but I'm liking it so far.
Keep working on the IBS diet. It takes some time to get used to it. I've had ups and downs because there are some foods I just can't seem to give up. Sometimes I catch myself reaching for the milk, cheese or red meat (cooked of course!) and have to remind myself of all the pain it will mean. Good luck to you!
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I have my time of the month like every 2 or 3 months. I went to see the obgyn and she acted like that is no big deal, did not offer any medicine to help regulate me. The crapms make me wish I was dead and some times I think I am going to pass out from it. Crying all the time is what I have been doing again and it's already past that time of the month. I have bipolar disorder so I just assume that is what it is but I have never been like this. I thought it was because my father passed away, that was in July and I was crying every day for months after. Now after reading all these I am going to get on the pill or some thing. I would love some thing to just stop them. Heck I am not having anymore kids so how come they can't just take it all out..lol!
I will for sure call my doc monday and get in ASAP!
Ty all of u
Jenn
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See, that's what my periods used to be like when the first few years I got them. So I went on the pill. I had a regular period and the cramps, though still not a barrel of fun, were much, much more manageable. I can't believe your OB/GYN didn't offer you that option!!!
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I'm sorry to hear you are having such a terrible time. What region do you live in? Do you get much sun? When you're feeling dumpy try getting outside for a walk. I know it sounds stupid, and I'm not saying it will solve all your problems, but something about the sun I've read lets your body up its serotonin levels and makes you feel better. I think that's why winter is so rough on us (I know that must be why I'm so miserable in the east US when I'm used to my 60 degree winter temperatures in Texas.) And the exercise is a plus too, as you know. Anyway, it won't solve all your problems, but it might help you deal with the immediate problem of crying fits. I like to think I'm recovering from my depression, and those crying fits are anything but productive. In fact they are stalling your IBS improvements. If youc an stop one in its tracks you've won half the battle. Let me know what you think. You'd be surprised what a little change will do for a crying fit!
Please post when you're feeling down. Oddly, it doesn't bring anybody down when others need help. In helping others we learn, too! Everyone benefits when you talk it out!
*evie
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Sorry you're having such a rough time. What type of fiber are you taking? That can cause bloating and attacks in some people - especially ones with psyllium. As for the Milk of M - RUN AWAY! I wouldn't take this AT ALL. It may also be causing problems.
Hav eyou tried peppermint tea? For me, it's almost a miracle cure seriously.
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Sorry you are feeling so bad.I can,t do the Peppermint tea
because I have a Hiatel Hernea,but I do drink the Fennel tea
an I take Acacia fiber from Heather which I,m still working on.do hope you get to feeling a little better.it is so hard when you have little ones.Gerry 
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you are all to young for me.guess I,m in the wrong station.
but I have been there.an I do hope you get to feeling better.but I do have IBS an probably have had it for years
in my days it wasn,t call that.they really didn,t have a name for it.Gerry
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