I totally agree with the water retention theory! I've been taking dieuretics for the last year now.....about 1 week before my period.....and it's helped tremendously with breast pain and it also lessens the cramps (a tiny bit)!

My salt intake isn't any different than anyone I know (may even be less cause I don't cook with salt) but I retain water like a two humped camel....BTW! YIKES!

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