Period Bloating and Weight Gain: What's Normal?

Question
  A few days before and afew days into my peroid I feel bloated, crampy, running to the bathroom. During this time do most women put on any weight? If so, approx. how much is normal? When does this weight come on and how long before it goes away? Is it normal to physically see a gain in my weight? Thanks for any help.

Answer
Very often, as you reach the time of your period, you will retain water, become bloated, have headaches, and appear to put on weight. This weight is usually just due to water retention. Some patients request "water pills" (diuretics) to use at the time of their period to reduce the bloating and the water retention. This is a normal occurrence.