Female Hormones and Pain

[Ryan-HxC]

It seems to be in the past few months that in the time between ovulation and the start of my period, I get horrible right-sided neck pain and the joints of my thumb hurt.  For my thumb, I end up having to use ice and wear a brace everyday for about a week and a half.I usually suffer a migraine a day or so ahead of my period, but now I get the other pains also about a week before.No matter what I do to try to get relief, nothing works. (Acupuncture is the next on my list) I have to wait till my hormones level out again and then all is fine.  I have heard of some herbal remedies that help, but with TTC, I don't want to take anything interally.I was wondering if anyone knows of a link between the female hormones and this pain and if there has been any success with dealing with it.  

 

[Pompal 09.]

My wrists always bother me before, during and after my period. It tends to bug my thumbs too a bit. The endocrine reflexes are located on the wrists so it's no surprise why my wrists bother me, and I assume the joint pain in my thumbs comes from the wrist pain.Have you ever dabbled with Red Raspberry Leaf in tea form? Excellent choice for TTCing and throughout pregnancy, but it's also suggested for PMS and any "female complaints." Traditional Medicinals makes several different teas geared towards the female body. Nothing like a glass of iced raspberry tea on a hot day to balance those hormones!  ;D

 

[Heidelzbth]

that sounds yummy  ;D

 

[iuli]

My fingers tend to get a bit tender and stiff.  I have also suffered from headaches before the onset of my menses.   I am attributing most of my complaints to perimenopause.  Try to find the book, The Pause.I have tried a number of herbs and supplements and I received the most relief from a supplement that includes:  Calcium, magnesium, vit D, and zinc.  This is a gel cap made by KAL and is called Calcium + .  Schiff probably has something similiar.This seems to give me relief from the stiffness and soreness I feel in my hands.  It is also a terrific sleep aid.  I also like soy milk.  I actually crave it about 10days before my menses.  I love the chocolate. Exercise is crucial.   Watch the salt and massageplanetfeine intake.  I have also cut back on my consumption of red meat.

 

[mee]

Female Hormones and Pain

Thanks very much for the replys.

Here is a link for the tea for anyone else that is interested:

http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/?id=30&pid=15

I actually looked last night and I do have some Raspberry tea.  I drank some last night and will keep drinking it to see if I notice any difference.  Tasty!

I'll look into the Calcium +.  I am on pre-natals now so I am not sure if I would be able to take that also.  

It is not too bad today.  Did 3.5 hours this morning and now I can rest for the rest of the day.  Tomorrow will be very busy, so I am hoping the raspberry tea helps.