Q & A archive—PMS

Question: I have terrible cramping and fluid retention and all the other PMS symptoms. My family wants to leave home for several days each month. I have tried all the diuretics and hormones and antidepressants etc. but nothing works and the doctors have nothing else to offer. What else can I do?

Answer:

In my book “Letters to My Patients” chapter 19, I address this problem in detail. I would suggest you study that chapter.

A quick but useful synopsis would be the following:
Quit eating the foods that cause fluid retention because it is fluid retention that is the basic cause of PMS in the first place. The prescription diuretics do not solve the problem because they cause the body to eliminate the very valuable vitamins and minerals that are needed to stop the problem.

1. Refined sugar and flour products must be eliminated because they are a principle cause of fluid retention by the body.

2. Adequate amounts of B6 (pyridoxine HCl) must be maintained. I usually use 100 mg. two or three times a day until symptoms improve then regular intake of only 100 mg. a day is sufficient.

3. An adequate base of all the B vitamins is important, so I suggest a 50 mg. B complex capsule once or twice a day.

4. Magnesium is extremely important for the relaxation of the muscles of the uterus. It is also very important for calming the nervous system. I suggest 500 to 1000 mg. a day. Too much magnesium will cause diarrhea, so if this happens reduce the dose a little.

5. Vitamin E complex is a very important antioxidant which is very necessary for all female functions and for proper muscle relaxation. I suggest about 800 units per day.

Strictly following the above for a few months generally keeps the family at home during period times.

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