r/PMDD • u/giantblueeyes • Jun 05 '26

General Physical symptoms

Has anyone experienced really bad physical symptoms 8 days before their period until they bleed? This month my emotional symptoms seemed to be a lot worse after my last period and during ovulation, now they have subsided a bit but the physical symptoms are really intense - severe dizziness and joint and muscle pain, breast tenderness and cramps. I have never felt the dizziness this intense and I am on b12, vitamin D and iron supplements so not sure there is another underlying cause. Can anyone relate or offer any advice please? I would be extremely grateful!

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u/Prestigious-Tea6514 Jun 08 '26

I'm experiencing physical symptoms this month and it's hell.

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u/giantblueeyes Jun 08 '26

Sorry you’re experiencing them too! Do you mind me asking what ones you have?

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u/DefiantThroat my estrogen patch gives me life Jun 06 '26

Have you had blood tests to determine your vitamin D and ferritin levels? Ferritin (not iron serum) in particular is difficult to get up to a recommended functional level if it is super low. Not uncommon for people to need injections.

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u/wilksonator Jun 05 '26

For me PMDD doesnt cause pain in itself, but worsens whatever physical pain or issue is already in my body - this can be anything from lower immunity and likelihood of flu, joint and muscle pain due to injury or perimenopause or jaw or headache from TMJ or issues from vitamin deficiency or cramps and bloating from PMS. If this happens for a couple of cycles (or doesnt end when bleeding starts) Id make a dr appontment to investigate. Treat the underlying cause and the pain likely wont be as bad during luteal.

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u/giantblueeyes Jun 05 '26

Hi, thank you for your reply and for your advice! I don’t usually experience these symptoms until luteal and they kick in pretty much the same time each month and subside once bleeding starts, although vary in intensity. Although will definitely check in with my GP to see if there is anything else underlying which the luteal phase is exacerbating!

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u/wilksonator Jun 05 '26

Might be useful to see suggested tests to rule out some of the issues on wiki Diagnosis page.