The two weeks leading up to my monthly menstrual cycle are pure h-e-l-l for me and for my family. I have acquired quite a lengthy list of health conditions and PMDD and the perimenopause symptoms are probably the hardest out … [Read more...] about CFS + Fibromyalgia + PMDD = One Grouchy Mama!
PMDD
My PMDD Meds Need Increased
(c)www.yotophoto.com (stock.xchng) I have been taking 10 mg. of Prozac 14 days before my menstrual cycle for the past 5 months. The Prozac was working rather well and the milligrams seemed to be doing the trick. But this … [Read more...] about My PMDD Meds Need Increased
Birth-Control Pill Used to Treat PMDD
You have probably seen the commercial on television for YAZ. It is a new birth-control pill that is also being used to treat PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). I have talked on this blog previously about my own … [Read more...] about Birth-Control Pill Used to Treat PMDD
Update on Change in PMDD Meds
The doctor decreased my dosage of Prozac for the PMDD to 10 mg. a day (down from 20 mg. a day) for 14 days before my menstrual cycle. I am feeling much better on the new dosage and I don't have the downward spiral effect I … [Read more...] about Update on Change in PMDD Meds
My Experience With Prozac Continues…
After I spoke with my doctor regarding my symptoms from the Prozac, she recommended that I try a smaller dosage, 10 mg a day, 14 days prior to my menstrual cycle. Only 3 days after being on the reduced dosage, my severe … [Read more...] about My Experience With Prozac Continues…
Effects From Prozac
I had posted last week that I was feeling strange on my new meds for PMDD (Prozac). I am torn about taking prescription medications at times. I know from experience that taking some of these prescription medications makes … [Read more...] about Effects From Prozac
Feeling Strange On New PMDD Meds
My family doctor started me on a form of Prozac to take for the 14 days before my period starts each month to treat my PMDD. The first few days I was on the prescription, I felt weird - just kind of "off". I didn't think a … [Read more...] about Feeling Strange On New PMDD Meds
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
I was just diagnosed last week with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I knew that something was wrong over the past several months around my menstrual cycle, but I would push it to the back of my mind by thinking I was just … [Read more...] about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder