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Thanks for rescuing Calico girl. I used to breed Manx, and they have no difficulty keeping their balance, jumping, climbing cat trees, etc., nor do any of the wild naturally short-tailed cats like, bobcats and lynx. It's likely the fact that she's declawed, and either it's still painful for her, or she jumped before she was completely healed and associates jumping with pain. Does she have a lot of sensitivity in her paws? Will she let you squeeze them gently? If she doesn't show any discomfort, I wouldn't fuss about the fact she doesn't want to jump. Some people would like it that a cat can't jump on a table or kitchen counter. Perhaps a stool beside your bed or sofa may encourage her to jump.
As for her "permanent PMS", Calicos can have a lot of attitude. Unforltunately, some cats after being declawed use biting as a defense rather than a swat with a paw, if that's what she's doing, and some develop aggressive behaviour because of declawing. Hopefully with your kind patience and loving she may change.
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