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Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:20 pm  |
Bit of a strange topic I know, but I'm a bit pre-menstrual and my boobs are killing me! I'm sleeping with a bra on tonight as I'm quite large busted and taking it off was agony.
Just wondering if anyone has had this problem and found something to help?
Thanks!
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:12 pm |
| Try a heating pad. |
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:36 pm |
I have not had to deal with your dilemma for a long time. Here are some tips:
Diet and breast tenderness
There is no doubt that diet makes a difference for breast pain. Some foods are known to trigger pain for some women and not others. Review this list of key suspects, and try eliminating one at a time to see if your symptoms improve.
Salt. Too much salt and sodium is known to make breast tenderness worse. This leads to additional water-retention and swelling which then leads to additional breast pain. Try to eliminate high sodium foods from your diet at least a week before your cycle begins.
Fat. Studies have shown that women who limit high fat foods in their diet have a serious decrease in breast pain. Eliminating heavy fats and animal products can lend to greater overall health which should help to minimize all PMS symptoms.
Sugar. For many people sugar contributes to breast tenderness and to the 'ropey' feel that breast often get the week before menstruation begins.
Caffeine. Many women complain that caffeine can make breast tenderness worse. In fact, caffeine generally contributes to breast lumpiness at any time of the month. It is especially recommended to avoid caffeine all month round if you have lumpy breats, and for the week leading up to your period if you only have breat pain.
Move excess fluid from the body. It is important to drink lots of water to help remove the excess fluid from your body. And it is also helpful to take an natural diuretic to help the body flush excess water out.
Add B, E and A vitamins. Studies suggest that taking a multi can help with PMS symptoms and thus breat tenderness. There is a likely a link between the intake of the B-6 vitamin and body's ability to metabolize estrogen.
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:34 am |
| Breast tenderness is one of the most common symptoms of ovulation; I get it as well, and it is extremely uncomfortable. I hear that rubbing warm vegetable oil over the front of your breasts does help, alongside wise dietary decisions mentioned by Winnie. Good support will definitely help, so keep on wearing the bra :P |
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:38 am |
| Excellent, thanks everyone. It's not a chronic problem for me, I just get it every now and again so was looking for a quick fix! |
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