Thread: Anyone else have Appetite loss and/or nausea during PMS?

Hey Blue!

I’m sorry to hear you feel so sick, that’s a bummer! I used to have the exact same problem about 5-6 years ago. During every month I would be so sick, so nauseas that I would throw-up. Like you, I could barely eat anything because it just made me sick. I would even try to take Midol for my cramps and sometimes I couldn’t because I would gag it up. Also like you, I was very skinny and it was only until I gained a good 20 lbs. or so that I began to feel healthier during my period. I think what happens is during (and shortly before) a woman’s period she has such high doses of hormones that are being released and if the body is underweight and skinny, it just can’t handle it.

Now, at this point in my life, having gained almost 50 lbs. since those original “skinny days”, I feel much better during my period. I know with me, my period was like a battle every month and my body needed more fat, thus, more strength to deal with the hormones.

To answer your question, since you’re underweight, it sounds very normal to me that you aren’t able to eat. My advice would be to put on some weight, if you can. I know that’s not what women want to hear! But I really think you’ll feel better.

Anyway, I’m babbling on! I hope you feel better soon, Blue! *Hugs*

Thanks tons for the reply, that makes alot of sense. I was up to about 119 and even being there my PMS wasn't so bad. I have hormonal imbalance anyway so around PMS my hormones are outrageous. Its such a catch 22 cause you want to eat to gain weight but you can't cause you feel sick! I'm feeling better today though Ive been able to eat some thanksgiving dinner which is good. I havnt started yet so I dont know why Im feeling better but I wont complain.