[tisury]

I always had "flare ups" around that time. Too consistent over 3 years to doubt that that was what was doing it. Quite a few others I have talked to have said the same thing. Possibly related to the retention of water and swelling. ?? Don't know. Now, I am headed down the other side of the hill on this one - pre-menopausal, and even when it's only every 4-5 months, I can still see a big difference in pain levels. I'm not shy - can you tell? Just think that it's a valid concern and others won't be able to find the answers if you answer through PM's. Haven't really found the miracle answer to help with the increased pain. An increase in my Vit B2 (taken for migraine prevention, but also a natural diuretic) helps a little, but not much. Of course, talk to your doctor before adding diuretics into the picture.