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Health Encyclopedia: Premenstrual Syndrome Treatment

Treatment


Some experts recommend a gradual approach for treatment of symptoms that meet the full criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

  • First-line therapies are those that do not include prescription medications. Lifestyle modifications, especially exercise, are advised for any stage of treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers may be helpful. Vitamin B6 and calcium supplements are sometimes recommended.
  • In severe cases, particularly in women who have P...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Anxiety: A Close Companion to Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...disorders with it more often than not. These include anxiety disorders, eating disorders, drug... Read more »

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Coping With Anxiety Symptoms: Sweating
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...embarrassing.   Sweating is a common symptom of anxiety. One theory is that anxiety causes the... Read more »

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Heart Palpitations and Anxiety Attacks: Should You Be Worried?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Many people experience heart palpitations during an anxiety attack. This pounding of your... Read more »

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Taking Steps to Overcome Social Anxiety
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

People often mistake social anxiety disorder for shyness. But the 15 million adults suffering from... Read more »

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Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Stomach Problems
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Virtually all types of anxiety, from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) to Panic Disorder, include... Read more »

Health Guide

Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder cannot be cured. Medications are available and have been found to be helpful for some people. Medications sometimes will allow a person to receive more benefit from behavioral... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
Until recently, the anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines were the primary medications for anxiety. Increasingly, antidepressants, particularly the selective serotonin-reuptake... Read more »
How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
There are a number of different medications that are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to treat depression, have been found to be effective in... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Managing Tension-Type Headaches
...be sure to check with the doctor before withdrawal. Certain non-headache medications, such as anti-anxiety drugs or beta-blockers, require gradual withdrawal.If the patient chooses to taper off... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia
...mentioned above, eating disorders, even with normal weight, were associated with a higher risk for anxiety and depressive disorders and with suicide attempts.Self-Destructive BehaviorA number of... Read more »

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