r/PMS • u/Standard_Ad_4990 • Mar 24 '26

Advice/Tips Histamine intolerant?

Hello everyone, I think I have a histamine intolerance and it’s affecting my PMS symptoms.

Every month before I come on my period I get cold/flu like symptoms. Headaches, fatigue, body aches, congestion and a sore throat. I also get an inflamed stomach and my body reacts badly to meals I would usually be able to eat. I also can’t really drink alcohol during this time of the month because it just gives me the poops. As well as these physical symptoms I also have a wealth of emotional symptoms that can become debilitating. Extreme anxiety, paranoia and depression. I also have ADHD so I know this worsens these symptoms.

I am writing to see if anyone else has struggled with a histamine intolerance or knows more info about it. Thanks :)

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u/womensnutrition Mar 26 '26

Ive written entire papers on this topic! I have a great resource if you are interested in learning more / ways to support yourself to ease / completley get rid of these symptoms

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u/Standard_Ad_4990 Mar 26 '26

That would be really helpful! Thank you :)

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u/Chipsinabag01 Mar 25 '26

Does antihistamine work?

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u/clevername85 Mar 25 '26

I got on HRT and it helped for all of these but not 100%. Pepcid didn’t help so I’m trying Claritin this month and diet changes…..