Gettin my period=gaining weight?

hi guys

i just got my period

n i'm wondering if its possible to gain some pounds at the start

cuz i've heard of it somewhere

is it true?

I usually gain about 2 pounds, it's probably just a little extra water weight.  It goes away after a few days.

Does anyone know how to get relief from cramps, besides exercise and drinking water?  I'm okay until I stop moving, then they catch up with me. . . .

MIDOL!!! It helps with cramps, bloating and mood swings.

I gain about 5 lbs of water weight during my time of the month

sarahwells, have you tried a hot water bottle, or heating pad?  that used to help me a little.   yes, the gain is normal, and it is water weight, so it should go away soon.

Just have to look out for cravings that time of month!  A lot of women start to crave sweets and chocolate then.

I've noticed I just tend to feel hungrier in general at my time of month, but if I'm gonna pig out, I try to (at least mostly) choose healthier foods.

I remember my doctor telling me that some women can gain up to 10lbs during their period so 2 lbs is nothing to worry about.

MIDOL is the best for fighting cramps/bloating and everything else. I can't live without during that time.

definitely try out the midol.  i used it for the first time last month and i don't know what i was thinking not trying it sooner!  i always get really bad cramps, and it helps A LOT!

Until I had my son, I used to have doubled over in pain cramps and I am allergic to Ibuprofen (advil) and just assume not take anything. 

A co-worker told me to try cammomille (spelling?) tea and it was my monthly regimen.  I always used to make sure I had boxes of it in the house and trust me it works!

When i get the Red Week. I still weigh myself. I cut down on my salt intake for that week.. I don't think i have a lot of it as i do on my other weeks.. I watch my Fiber So i want have the heavy bloat.. That don't work. But what i do is this.. I chart my weight gain and when it levels out.. I notice i gain  2 to 4 pounds during this week.. I hope this helps U.. Lynn

I used to have terrible pain during my period. After I started taking birth control, my flow was lighter and I didn't have any cramps. The birth control I take is called Orthotryciclin (sp?); an extra plus is that it helps keep your skin clear. : )

omg i gain so much weight arboud my period.. last week when i was on my
period i was weighing in @ around 121 and this morning (now that im off
my period) im @ 115... a 3 lb weight loss since I started this a week
and 1/2 ago.. im happy =)