I've had more success lately by being pro-active in finding ways to help myself, GP's have never been any use at all. Apart from to direct me to the AllergyUK website which was helpful for my ailments. I've pretty much had enough of Western 'medicines'. Except for HRT, well the oestrogen part of it, the progesterone never did me any good. And the specialists know that progesterone is bad for women with PMDD :(
Insomnia: sleep much better on magnesium citrate - had it for over 8 years. Cured for the last 2 years on magnesium citrate 400mg. Although lately, i still struggle to sleep during follicular phase of cycle, esp if work stress.
Migraine: I haven't had a migraine at all this month! These got better when i stopped taking nurofen. I think it was giving me migraines!! I also came off HRT, however it was when i stopped taking nurofen that the migraines gradually disappeared. I'm on day 18 and still haven't had one this month! Although may get one during my period.
PMDD: moods are a lot better, I'm happier since moving into my own place. The fatigue is a massive problem - i can't motivate myself to do any of the hobbies i used to do on HRT. And the insomnia when progesterone is low often drives me insane as i feel like shit for a couple of weeks if i dont sleep. Have to remember to take 600mg magnesium at this time but I am forgetful when i'm tired!
IBS: FOODMAP diet - apparently cures 80% of IBS sufferers who try the diet. Discovered on allergyUK website. Fairly complicated/restrictive though and giving me headache trying to find foods i can actually eat on a vegetarian diet. Would be much easier if i was a meat eater. I do eat a little meat now but i don't want to eat it more than twice a week.
Allergies - dustmite allergy seems a little better. I've been adding tea tree oil on cotton pads to my clothes drawers. And washing sheets every fortnight. And also windows open all the time in my flat. And damp dust once a week. Does seem to help.
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