dieting and menstrual cramps

Do you think dieting could bring on worse than usual cramps?  If so why?

I wish I could blame mine on dieting.  Mine are as bad as ever.  Only demerol helps me :(
~H~

I don't know, but for me, my pain tolerance goes down if I'm hungry. On the other hand, if I'm in pain, it kills my appetite. 

My pain tolerance also goes down if I'm hungry, but eating really healthy food and exercising has helped me cut the length of time I get cramps in half! And now that I'm maintaining and not hungry, my period is much better than when I started this whole thing.

I didn't get cramps or many other pre-menstrual symptoms when I weighed more (155 tops), but my flow was longer and heavier.

When I was severely underweight (about 98 lb @ 5'4") my period was a 2-day span of intense cramps (I'd literally be lying on the floor clutching my abdomen) and a light, sporadic flow.

Now it's sort of a happy medium. Cramps aren't too bad as long as I watch what I eat and exercise, and my flow usually only lasts 3 days (the first being somewhat heavy, and then light after that)

I've actually been having a more regular cycle and LESS trouble with it in general since I lost weight... I give the credit to the fact that I'm eating a lot better and having more vitamins etc. so my body is in better shape to handle it.

I also believe that dieting would generally help the symptoms of PMS, as well as excercise.  That being said, if you are truly having a significant change in your level of pain, see your doctor. You could be developing a fybroid problem or possibly a cyst.  Anytime you see a significant change in symptoms, a visit to the doctor is in order.

Like some people already stated, my cramps are a lot less if I'm eating well. I have these damn cysts and if I'm eating a bunch of processed crap they torture me.

I was kinda of wonder if I'm missing something in my diet right now? I take vitamins but, that you just can't count on getting vitamins.

 

I was hoping someone had some facts on the matter. Or stronger support than just "personally"  . Darn.  I've heard the the having a big glass  of milk can ward off cramps. So perhaps it's related to some kind of calcium or who knows it making just be that jolt of estrogen in cows milk???

Ironic, They have a cure for toe nail fugus and blad heads but, haven't find a better answer for  painful cramps?!

 

Google is your friend, im_amy

Honey, if you create a post about PMS, what did you think you would get-we women just LOVE to talk about it!  LOL

Really though, PMS is truly a modern mystery.  But I will tell you that last year I had some significant increase in my pain levels, and it turned out I had a problem.  So if this is really a concern for you, go to your doctor-preferrably one who actually cares about our feminine issues.  Good luck.

DDUGAN- Sorry to hear that. I had miserable cramps this past cycle 1 week of nothing but pain.

Original Post by spirochete:

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