Get terrible breast tension before my period, any idea what helps? They're killing me. 
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Ooo I'd like to know this too, mine get so sore as well, although they get much bigger too which is a bonus I suppose! 
Ice packs?
massage
im not offerin tho
im not offerin tho
A man here - no answer, but what is breast tension?
quote:Originally posted by faerykelstar:
Ooo I'd like to know this too, mine get so sore as well, although they get much bigger too which is a bonus I suppose!
Mine swell up too, I end up looking like I've had a boob job or wearing chicken fillets.
quote:Originally posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
A man here - no answer, but what is breast tension?
Breast become swollen and tender just before your period.
I dunno...cabbage leaves like you use to ease them when breastfeeding?
I'm interested to hear any cures, as I've suffered with this for 19yrs,(I'm 43), doc's gave me some evening primrose oil capsules did'nt work, painkiller's don't work.
I just make sure and wear a tight fitting bra now, but when it comes off ouch.A massage is good from the hubby, but its only a short-term
remedy and he gets a bit frisky.
I just make sure and wear a tight fitting bra now, but when it comes off ouch.A massage is good from the hubby, but its only a short-term
remedy and he gets a bit frisky.
quote:Originally posted by Senora Reyes:quote:Originally posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
A man here - no answer, but what is breast tension?
Breast become swollen and tender just before your period.
Thanks for the info Senora Reyes.
Sounds a little painful.
Hope you ladies find something that can help.
A site l have just looked suggests, sports bra's and Magnesium supplements. 
I was going to say oil of evening primrose but someone said it doesn't work.
I don't get one though , thank Gawd!
I don't get one though , thank Gawd!
quote:Originally posted by pigeonpie:
I'm interested to hear any cures, as I've suffered with this for 19yrs,(I'm 43), doc's gave me some evening primrose oil capsules did'nt work, painkiller's don't work.
I just make sure and wear a tight fitting bra now, but when it comes off ouch.A massage is good from the hubby, but its only a short-term
remedy and he gets a bit frisky.
Tell me about it regarding taking off your bra. This evening I got in from work, took my bra off flinching as i did it. Evening Primose oil works a little but doesn't rid of the pain and I have to take a really high dosage to little or any change.
Evening primrose oil in liquid or tablet form helps Senora. 
quote:Originally posted by Heartache:
A site l have just looked suggests, sports bra's and Magnesium supplements.
Ahh thanks hun will try.
I adore women's chat.
quote:Originally posted by Senora Reyes:quote:Originally posted by pigeonpie:
I'm interested to hear any cures, as I've suffered with this for 19yrs,(I'm 43), doc's gave me some evening primrose oil capsules did'nt work, painkiller's don't work.
I just make sure and wear a tight fitting bra now, but when it comes off ouch.A massage is good from the hubby, but its only a short-term
remedy and he gets a bit frisky.
Tell me about it regarding taking off your bra. This evening I got in from work, took my bra off flinching as i did it. Evening Primose oil works a little but doesn't rid of the pain and I have to take a really high dosage to little or any change.
It's terrible when my youngest wants a cuddle, she gives a good hug, and it kills.
I don't suffer thank goodness...but I have just read about St. Johnâs Wort oil. Apparently, for some women, topical application penetrates nerve endings and relieves pain.
go through the menopause and when it is all over
no pain
no bloating
no mood swings
no b l o o d y mess
's very good
no pain
no bloating
no mood swings
no b l o o d y mess
's very good
when mine have got really bad, I have been known to sellotape them up with parcel tape to my shoulders 
Looks very attractive...but it stopped the buggers moving and rubbing against things
Looks very attractive
...but it stopped the buggers moving and rubbing against things quote:Originally posted by MysTerry:
I don't suffer thank goodness...but I have just read about St. Johnâs Wort oil. Apparently, for some women, topical application penetrates nerve endings and relieves pain.
Thanks hun.
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston? 
sorry to hijack the thread but I'm getting desperate.
sorry to hijack the thread but I'm getting desperate.
Could you not get some form of contraception to stop the symptoms? I know it sounds a bit over the top but I don't get a period at all on mine so don;t get any symptoms.
Poor soul
Poor soulquote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston?
natural yoghurt works apparently. I kept getting it when I was up the duff and the doctor recommended it.
quote:Originally posted by angelicarwen:quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston?
natural yoghurt works apparently. I kept getting it when I was up the duff and the doctor recommended it.
Thankyou, I will try it. I don't know why but I've had it several times in the last few months. Drives me maddddddddd
quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:quote:Originally posted by angelicarwen:quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston?
natural yoghurt works apparently. I kept getting it when I was up the duff and the doctor recommended it.
Thankyou, I will try it. I don't know why but I've had it several times in the last few months. Drives me maddddddddd
You are not up the duff are you?
quote:Originally posted by angelicarwen:quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:quote:Originally posted by angelicarwen:quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston?
natural yoghurt works apparently. I kept getting it when I was up the duff and the doctor recommended it.
Thankyou, I will try it. I don't know why but I've had it several times in the last few months. Drives me maddddddddd
You are not up the duff are you?
Nope, but at least then I would know what keeps causing it.quote:Originally posted by Senora Reyes:
Get terrible breast tension before my period, any idea what helps? They're killing me.
Diuretics help some women.
I don't suffer with it, but I'll happily take the massage
soak in a nice warm bath with lavender essential oil in it, wear a good support bra in bed too.
quote:Originally posted by mozart:
soak in a nice warm bath with lavender essential oil in it, wear a good support bra in bed too.
Thanks
quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston?
Apart from the yoghurt remedy that's already been suggested, try cranberries (juice or as a fruit) and avoid anything yeasty (bread etc).
Bluddy horrible thing to endure.
As for breast tension....for instant relief try a hot water bottle on the immediate area.
Also, wear a really good supportive bra rather than anything dressy or skimpy.
Who'd be a woman, eh...?
I get it too Only just got my periods back after about three years due to contraception. I wanted them back cos "its natural", how mad was I? Sore boobs all last week with three teary incidents, now currently sat here with a hot water bottle.
Scanning this thread for tips. I just massage my own, the last thing I need is OH getting ideas.
Only just got my periods back after about three years due to contraception. I wanted them back cos "its natural", how mad was I? Sore boobs all last week with three teary incidents, now currently sat here with a hot water bottle.Scanning this thread for tips. I just massage my own, the last thing I need is OH getting ideas.
quote:Originally posted by angelicarwen:quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston?
natural yoghurt works apparently. I kept getting it when I was up the duff and the doctor recommended it.
I used to wonder how the hell you got the yoghurt up there...do a headstand and get someone to spoon it in
quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Whilst we are all united in womanly chat, has anyone got any remedies for thrush apart from caneston?
Have you had the pesary?
quote:Originally posted by Lindsxdx:
I get it too
Scanning this thread for tips. I just massage my own, the last thing I need is OH getting ideas.
Senor Reyes avoids me like the plague when I'm like this as I get dead moody.
People will think I am nuts if I give my tried and tested remedy.
quote:Originally posted by erinp:
People will think I am nuts if I give my tried and tested remedy.
Come on erin spill.
quote:Originally posted by Senora Reyes:quote:Originally posted by erinp:
People will think I am nuts if I give my tried and tested remedy.
Come on erin spill.
If it works, please tell us!
Here goes.you take a large,well two cabbage leaves ,put it in the fridge until very cold , insert into your bra,repeat when needed,not through the night obviously.quote:Originally posted by Senora Reyes:quote:Originally posted by erinp:
People will think I am nuts if I give my tried and tested remedy.
Come on erin spill.