Feeling faint, hot, heart beats fast: Is this PMS or anxiety?!

Could be PMS, blood sugar, dehydration, food allergy, or a combination. That's how I feel when I get a food allergy attack (I'm allergic to corn.) but it is often accompanied by dehydration.

I guess I could give you some details about food allergy in case you get these particular symptoms: Throat seems to swell/close, ears get red and/or hot, red face, dizziness, tiredness, swelling or numbness of the tongue, difficulty breathing, blurred vision, headache, nausea or excessive hunger, panic. I'm not saying if you have any of these that you have food allergy, but these are some common things I get if I eat corn... and it *does* result in a massive panic attack.

I can tell you that caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco can aggravate these types of situations so best to avoid.

P.S. I just re-read that a little bit and saw that you hadn't eaten in six hours! Like I said...... blood sugar! ;p That's a long time to not eat anything.. esp. at your age. Hope you feel better!

Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is a term coined to describe the physical and mental symptoms experienced by women in the luteal phase or the second half of their menstrual cycle. Physical symptoms such as bloating and headaches, and mental symptoms such as moodiness, anxiety, and depression are associated with PMS. Ranging all the way from annoying to distressing and debilitating, PMS symptoms effect the ability to carry on day to day life. Prescription medications including anti-depressants are regularly prescribed to women suffering from PMS. However the unpleasant side effects associated with prescription drugs have women turning to natural and common sense remedies that improve premenstrual symptoms as well as general health.

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Exercising regularly prevents PMS. Research has proved that aerobic exercise in particular is beneficial in preventing premenstrual problems such as lowered concentration, and behavioral changes. Some studies report that exercise also helps with physical symptoms of PMS such as bloating and breast tenderness. Look for links in the resource section.


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Taking a 1000 mg calcium supplement is reported to prevent PMS along with osteoporosis in women. A recent study showed that PMS may actually be a medical manifestation of calcium deficiency in women, and supplementing with calcium relieved the mental symptoms of PMS such as moodiness and anxiety. The resource section has links.


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Taking a vitamin and mineral cocktail of Vitamin B6 and magnesium is reported to reduce moodiness and irritability associated with PMS. Recent studies suggest that a combination of 50 mg Vitamin B6 and 200 mg magnesium showed a significant reduction in PMS associated anxiety. Look for links in the resource section.


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Taking 400 international units of a natural form of vitamin E (d-alpha- tocopherol) has proved to have made a difference in PMS symptoms such as bloating, mood swings, cravings and depression. It is reported that it takes two consecutive menstrual cycles to see a reduction in symptoms. The resource section has a link to the study.


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Taking steps to ensure that blood sugar levels remain steady by eating a balanced diet helps prevent and manage both the physical and mental symptoms associated with PMS. A diet high in complex carbohydrates, adequate protein, minimal sugar and caffeine help with blood sugar balance.

I hope this helps you out....

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