WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2007: Re: ACHYLEGS: Severly achy legs

Re: ACHYLEGS: Severly achy legs

From: Pat Sonnenstuhl (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 May 2007 21:57:52 -0500 (CDT)

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I would suspect this is a hormonal reaction to your cycle. Some women note dramatic changes in their physical symptoms the week or so before their period, and then it might extend through their period. Irritable bowel, diarrhea or even skin changes. First of all, check your diet. Eliminate the whites...sugars, flour starchy foods the week or so before your period.

Sometimes carbs can make things worse. Have you tried Motrin for those days.

Perhaps its higher levels of prostaglandins that cause some of these symptoms, and Motrin is an anti-prostaglandin.

Another option is to take the birth control pill specifically for this purpose. You didn't mention what birth control you were using, but that is something to consider. And, of course, getting regular exercise helps. I know it might be hard, but its worth a shot. Do not let your doctor make you feel bad. Track your cycles carefully, and put it on paper to show them exactly when you experience these symptoms. If it is cyclic, as you are describing, then it has a lot to do with the hormonal changes that occur after ovulation and before you have your period. http://adam.about.com/reports/000079_2.htm

Evaluation and Management of Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/406735_print Evaluating and Managing Premenstrual Syndrome http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408913_print Menstrual Cycle-Related Discomforts http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/513070 Premenstrual Syndrome: Introduction http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/534241

At Sun, 27 May 2007, Jennifer wrote: >
>I am 30 years old and I have been haveing severly achy legs for a while
>now. It starts about a week before my period and goes until several
>days after my period. This is making my life miserable and I dont know
>what to do. My doctors do not seem to take me serious, and I am tired
>of hurting. I have tried over the counter pain medicine and it doesnt
>help at all. I have even taken Rx muscle relaxers, that hasnt worked
>either. I am worried about poor circulation, could this be a factor?
>Please give me some suggestions because I am truely miserable and it is
>getting in the way of my everyday life. I need some relief!!!!!!!
>
>--
>Jennifer
>

-- Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM, CHT

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