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Jo.R

By Jo.R
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I had my tubes tied with baby #2 (11-02). The point is I quit taking the pill. I didn't noticed a difference at first, but it seems that my PMS has gotten really bad (dark moods). I thought it was not being on the pill anymore. Now I'm wondering if it could be gluten? Anyone else?

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LOL, I can't believe I got PMS wrong, can I blame it on gluten too?

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Of course you can!!

CarlaB knows a lot about the right minerals and supplements for dealing with period issues. If she doesn't notice this thread you could pm her. Or do a search on primrose oil on the forums.

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For me, my period gets worse every month. I'm completely gluten-free too. I'm considering going on the pill to lighten my condition. The PMS is absolutely horrible. I'm forever bloated and dealing with the pain of my stomach because of Celiac. That combined with my period nearly makes it unbearable. So...I don't know if I'm just special case or what, but, something's gotta give.

I'm pretty sure gluten can have an effect on it. Maybe Carla can help you. =)

-Ash

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For me, my period gets worse every month. I'm completely gluten-free too. I'm considering going on the pill to lighten my condition. The PMS is absolutely horrible. I'm forever bloated and dealing with the pain of my stomach because of Celiac. That combined with my period nearly makes it unbearable. So...I don't know if I'm just special case or what, but, something's gotta give.

I'm pretty sure gluten can have an effect on it. Maybe Carla can help you. =)

-Ash

I heard your periods get worse after u get your tubes tied. Im not sure if it has anything to do with gluten. I know i have had the worst pms and periods since i started having kids. I think that is why i had 4 kids in 5 years. But I do notice i had really bad pms this month right after going gluten free, so im not sure if it was withdrawl of gluten or i just really hit iwth pms.

I cant wait to see what carla has to say, i would love any advice to make it better, and my hubby would be grateful to her to, and my kids.

paula

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Ash, google Mirena IUD.

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Jestgar
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Here is an excerpt from one of Carla's posts:

I taught natural family planning for 7 years and worked with all aspects of women's cycles. There are things you can do dietarily to help with PMS. Lots of times it's associated with a luteal phase deficiency, which is the time from ovulation till the first day of menstuation. It's important that you get enough vitamins, particularly B6 and magnesium. I wouldn't supplement B6 by itself, rather in a B complex ... it can be too hard on the nervous system. I would take a magnesium/calcium/zinc supplement in addition to your multiple vitamin. I would buy the one with the most magnesium. Also, as someone else mentioned, Oil of Evening Primrose, all month, not just during PMS. Since celiacs have a problem with elimating too much fat anyway, I would have a hunch you have low essential fatty acids. Since the female hormones are fat soluble, this can cause problems.

If that doesn't work, you can try using natural progesterone cream, not wild yam (it can have wild yam, but it also needs progesterone, wild yam does not work on its own). Start using it halfway through your cycle and stop the first day of menstruation.

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Thanks all! Cramps have been fine since having kids, but I tell you I have never experienced such dark moods in my life.

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Oh good, a period thread!

I've been wondering about this stuff as well. I too seem to have not only worse periods (more painful, longer) since I've gone gluten free, but they are absolutely all over the place! I was never completely on time, but I'll completely skip one every two months or so now and I wonder if it's gluten. It also seems that the longer I'm off gluten, the worse they get. And the PMS mood wise is exactly like you said Jo.R- dark dark moods. I got it yesterday (23 days late, fabulous) and when I got home I was actually surprised that I got through the day at work without punching someone. Is there a correlation, or is this all in my head?

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