LionQueen - do you know if this also works for people on BC? I'm on Yasmin BC right now and still end up with breakouts during PMS.

LionQueen - do you know if this also works for people on BC? I'm on Yasmin BC right now and still end up with breakouts during PMS.

 

I don't know for sure .... but I can't think why it wouldn't! Anyone else have thoughts on this?

hm i should try this out. unfortunatly im not regular enough to predict when i should start taking it though!

hm i should try this out. unfortunatly im not regular enough to predict when i should start taking it though!

 

I had to play catch-up one month because my cycle shifted. I started taking the Aleve as soon as I noticed the tiny spots popping up, and it did help .... the spots healed fast and I didn't get any more of them.

Is this stuff good for bringing down the inflammation/swelling of a pimple every any time of the month?

Is this stuff good for bringing down the inflammation/swelling of a pimple every any time of the month?

 

I suppose it would be, but I don't recommend daily usage or anything like that.

Bump.

Still working for me.

Bump.

 

Still working for me.

 

Bump.

 

Still working for me.

 

Me too! Third month on Aleve during ovul. and PMS. I could feel it coming on, started taking it 2X/day right away for the 4 days up to my period. Only one measly little whitehead! And I attribute that to my friend giving me a makeover with crappy makeup.

Lion Queen, you rock!

Hmm... I usually take aleve to help with cramps (or should I say "alleviate" cramps? ha ha), and I get hormonal breakouts like crazy, but maybe I will try taking it the week before and see if that makes a difference....

I am definitely trying this next period. Nothing works for me, so if this does, I will be in heaven. Have to wait a couple weeks, though, my period just ended. Thanks for the tip even it it doesn't help!

i think this is my third month of taking it and i can honestly say that it works..but it does upset my stomach.

It Aleve only available in the US? I'm in Canada and I can't find it anywhere. Would Advil do the same thing?

i think this is my third month of taking it and i can honestly say that it works..but it does upset my stomach.

 

Same for me - it does work, but it bothers my stomach after taking it a couple of days.

would this method still work if you're on birth control pills? which i've just started taking again.

Oh I'm so going to try this!

Does regular aspirine work?

I struggled with adult acne for 10 years before I found Evening Primrose and Falxseed Oil. They are essential fatty acids and when I talk them 2-3 times daily, my break outs are minimal. Try them - it's a lot cheaper then all these acne products that don't work. I don't know about Aleve but these supplements really work for PMS acne and during ovulatation when hormones fluctuate.

Does regular aspirine work?

I suppose it might help ... aspirin is an anti-inflammatory as well. But I suspect that Advil is more effective than aspirin .... and I find Aleve more effective than Advil.

I'm taking it again this week, and it is DEFINITELY working. I started as soon as the first tiny zits popped up, and 24 hours later they'd all gone down again.

BTW, I take EFAs daily ... they are definitely great for my skin, and I see a huge difference when I'm taking them. But I would still get the PMS pimples if it weren't for Aleve.

LION QUEEN I LOVE YOU1!!!!

This is the 4th ovulation cycle I have tried this and month I only had one small jawline pimple.

Thank you so much for sharing this information.

Don't you love it when something so simple works so well?

Reminder to self: for maximum effectiveness, I have to use Aleve TWICE a day during PMS week.

If I only use it once (at night), I get the tiny zits popping up during the day.

Must remember to take one in the AM as well.

Update: this month I took Aleve (generic) the 3 days (AM and PM) before I expected my period and a couple of times once it started. Guess what? No breakouts at all! Not even the threat of a breakout. I have not had a problem with stomach discomfort, but I always take it with food.

So excited, will report back next month!

i'm from canada.. anyone knows a website that i can order it off since i don't *think* they sell it here in canada? thanks!

wt? wow, nice find.

I just feel that the only downside to this is that your body may get de-sensitized from all that "unnecessary" aspirin intake. To the point where it takes more than an Aleve to alleviate a headache. no pun intended.

doesn't mean i'm not going to try this when the chance come around...