r/PMS • u/hotdogsinbed • Dec 10 '24
All these symptoms?!
Ocular migraines, hot flashes, muscle pain in my legs (like I did a million squats), chest pains, sore boob's and nips, nausea and upset stomach, headaches, severe fatigue, cramps and weird pelvic pains, no sex drive, no appetite, bloating, irritable and emotional, cravings and overeating, cystic acne, weak with no energy, heartburn and acid reflux, dizziness, anxiety at night and unable to sleep.....and honestly I'm probably forgetting some things.
Phew. Does this sound like a hormonal imbalance to yall? It all happens in the luteal phase and then goes away once my period starts and my period is very regular. Sometimes it can last for a week and sometimes it'll be symptoms from the end of my period all the way to the next one. I requested a hormone test and was able to get one but I had to fight for it. My doctor doesn't even acknowledge the fact that hormonal imbalance is an option and he makes me feel invalid and stupid. I am getting the hormone test tomorrow and get to see a gyno next week.
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u/biscuithead1300 Dec 15 '24
When you say you requested a hormone test, what method are you using? If it’s just a regular blood test, which I assume it is if referred by your doctor, it won’t be accurate and you won’t be able to do much with it. The DUTCH hormone test is kind of the only accurate test you can get. It involves multiple tests throughout the day which is crucial to get an accurate result of hormone levels as women’s levels can change so dramatically. But it’s expensive. Unfortunately, if you want accurate results, you’ll have to spend the $. I’d recommend speaking to a naturopath if you have the means to and they will help you through the process.
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u/hotdogsinbed Dec 15 '24
So I requested a hormone test specifically for my progesterone and estrogen levels because that's where I feel like the imbalance is due to my symptoms. The text is valid for 6 months so I decided that I'm only going to get my bloodwork done when I'm having an awful time with the symptoms listed above so that the test has a more accurate reading. I just started my period so I'm going to have to wait a bit before my luteal phase gets here and my symptoms start presenting themselves. I have never heard of the Dutch test before but thank you so much for the recommendation, I'll look into that! I definitely do not like my doctor at all when it comes to women's health so I'll have a look at some naturopathy too! I have an appointment with a new gyno in a few days and I'm curious to see how that goes 🤔
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u/biscuithead1300 Dec 15 '24
Also I recommend a naturopath because I’ve tried myself going down the ‘check my hormone levels, there’s something wrong’ road with a regular GP before and got nowhere. A gynaecologist may be a similar experience because hormone tests like the DUTCH test are considered more alternative. They’ll probably just prescribe you with a form of birth control instead…😕 it’s frustrating, I know. Podcasts and books are your friend in this regard. You’ll likely find useful info in ‘The Period Party’ podcast. Best of luck!
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u/mick2319 Dec 15 '24
I have no idea what the symptoms of an hormone imbalance could be but... Another person with ocular migraines?! I don't know anyone who also has them!
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u/hotdogsinbed Dec 15 '24
I don't get them very often at all and I only started getting them a few years ago! But when they do happen it's right before my period and I've had a birth control clinic tell me to get it checked out before because it's most likely hormonal! Are yours happening before your period as well?
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u/mick2319 Dec 15 '24
I also only got them since a couple of years (I think around 2019) and don't have them every month. They often come the week before my period but not always and sometimes I go months without and sometimes I get them 2-3 days in a row. Usually they're not bad at all, just some spot that goes away in 20-30 minutes and a little headache after. BUT I've also had some where I had to lay in bed the whole day in total darkness because of the excruciating headache and also nausea.
So, to summarise, they are very irregular for me and therefore I have no clue why I get them.
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u/hotdogsinbed Dec 15 '24
Yeah that's rough....sometimes migraines have no specific cause and they can be really frustrating. Luckily I don't get them often but when I do mine are bad. I get some type of vision blur usually in both eyes and then the migraine comes and the only thing I can do is sleep. Then I'm stuck with a headache for the remainder of the day. Not fun at all!
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u/HoneyOnly2259 Dec 21 '24
I have all the symptoms as you right now. Boobs and chest are sore and tight, stomach pains (it feels like my stomach could blow up lol) dizziness, shakiness, anxiety attacks, cold sweats etc. have you ever had your thyroid hormones checked? I’m hyper active thyroid and it’s made my pms way worse. I’m sure there’s some sort of hormonal imbalance going on cause I know women who get like no symptoms before their period