YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for April, 2003: Re: PMDD

Re: PMDD

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 13 Apr 2003 11:05:21 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 12 Apr 2003, Alyssa wrote: >
>I have recently heard of PMDD and it sounds a lot like the experiences
>that I face before I start my period. I usually have severe breast
>tenderness, get very sick to my stomach, am very emotional and I have
>extreme mood swings. How can I tell if I have PMDD or just bad PMS?

in order to make the diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoria disorder, there are several criteria that need to be met.

Physical Symptoms Emotional Symptoms Headaches, migraines Irritability Backache Sadness, depression Abdominal cramps Tearfulness Bloating, weight gain Anxiety, nervousness Breast tenderness anger, rage, hostility Hot flashes Low self-esteem Fatigue, lethargy Poor concentration Diarrhea, constipation Sleep disturbances Palpitations Wanting to be alone Nausea, lack or appetite Moody Skin changes, acne Oversensitivity Swelling of ankles, hands, feet Muscle spasms Insomnia/hypersomnia

basically the difference between premenstrual dysphoria disorder and premenstrual syndrome is the severity of the symptoms. If you feel that you meet this criteria then you definitely need to take us up with your gynecologist for primary care physician

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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