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Q: severe itching during pregnancy

asked by: daslautlacht on November 15th, 2008

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I AM SO ITCHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everywhere, inside every pore in every hole everywhere and it's driving me CRAZY.

There was something that looked like a rash on my leg the other night and my legs were the only thing that itched, until suddenly the next day my entire body itched itched itched.
I wake up from the itching and it's so bad but there is no rash (anymore)...
What is happening to me?
Those who have read my posts over the past few weeks: I am absolutely freaked out about what has been happening throughout my third trimester. I am FREAKING OUT I ITCH SO BAD.
I would go to the doctor but my next appointment is next Monday and I have been inconveniencing them a lot lately. Everyone in the office knows me by name and I feel like such a hypochondriac but things are getting out of hand.

Anyway, the itching- it's all over my body in every crevice and on every surface and it hasn't gone away no matter what. I haven't changed detergents and I'm not taking any medicine. Witch Hazel, aloe vera, creams, you name it I have tried and nothing works. I only find relief from scratching and from cold... so I've been taking cold showers to relieve the itch. Someone please help me know what this is I am itching so bad and it's keeping me up and I could just scratch for HOURSSS ugh god.

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AyaMiyaki

replied on November 15th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

You can always call your doctor's office. There could be something they could recommend over the phone without you needing to go in to be seen.

Having said that, you should never feel ashamed about bringing medical concerns to your doctor. That's what s/he's there for. And if you think about it, something you experience that seems minor might actually be a symptom of a more serious condition - and waiting for your next appointment instead of having it checked out could be a huge mistake.

Any time you have concerns, put your embarrassment to the side and just call. Even if the office staff thinks you're freaking out over nothing, it's always better to be safe. Your job right now is to take care of yourself and keep your body (and unborn baby) healthy - and that means doing whatever you need to do, even if others think you're being silly. Don't worry about what they think, and don't worry about whether you're inconveniencing them. Like I said, it's what they're there for.

WinterDreams

replied on November 17th, 2008

Experienced User

E45 Itch relief cream might help, Im sure you can use it while pregnant.

reshmi

replied on March 7th, 2009

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I am having the same problem

Even I am having the same problem.I am 7 months pregnant and spending sleepless nights due to itching.I am adviced by my doctor to take Udiliv.Is it safe?

katch

replied on March 7th, 2009

Experienced User

I had the itching when I was prego with my twins. They did a liver enzyme test and found it was good. That could be one reason. The other....allergic to being pregnant. I thought it was crazy. But I was told that because the hormones are so out of whack, they can cause crazy things. That plus your mind and body are afraid of hurting the child inside you. Get the liver test done first and if that comes back good, just hang in there. I had the rash too. It looked like poison ivy or that a bug of some sort bit me. I worked in a Drs. office at the time and they tested it. That's where I found out I was literally aleergic to being pregnant. I was at the end of my 2nd tri-mester then. Good luck and let me know. katch

kerryn

replied on March 8th, 2009

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i have a bug-bite rash, im 20 weeks and i itch soooooo bad, im covered in what looks like bug bites, and to make it worse, i have psoriasis which is also driving me nut and NOTHING works!! i scratch somuch i bleed and then i have to put antiseptic spray on because i get infected so easily, and that makes the itching worse!!! any ideas?

reshmi

replied on March 9th, 2009

New User

Liver test done

Thanks Katch!I have done my liver test as per my doc's instruction and it was okk.I am still taking Udilive twice a day and from yesterday,i am feeling better as i slept for the whole night after 7 days or so.Touch wood!

kellis73

replied on March 16th, 2009

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Itchy!

I too am wondering what is going on! I am covered in bug bite looking bumps over my entire body. It started on my arms and legs and then spread the next few days while I was on a round of oral steroids. They didn't help, the benadryl made me sleepy but I have taken it at night to help me sleep! I wake up bloody where I have scratched in the middle of the night. The itching is so intense then and in the morning the bug bite looking rash looks more like hives. The worst part is this morning, it spread to my face! It's still in the reddish, purple, welt stage but if it does as the rest of my body had done, it will soon look like the chicken poxs. I am only 30 weeks and I can't even imagine having to endure this for 10 more weeks. I really will go insane. My Dr. doesn't know what it is and sent me to a dermatologist today. He had no answer either, just suggested the menthol type of Sarna so I can at least have some relief with the cool sensation of it. I was hoping for a cure, or a reason why I have this and why it has continued to get worse the past couple weeks. Does anyone know? Could it have something to do with my liver being overtaxed? This is my third pregnancy and I've never had any skin issue before. I am also putting aloe vera in the freezer to use and taking Dandelion Root. Hoping to find some relief!!!

shnydmnds

replied on May 11th, 2009

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itching is driving me crazy

I am 4wks pregnant & I am absolutely going insane with itchyness. I get small pink bumps- & generalized redness with the itching. At first started on my forearms & has now spread to my abdomen, legs, chest, & back. I had some labs drawn already... but am getting more done later this week. I don't think I can stand this if it lasts the whole time. I have tried everything & the products/OTC drugs have only given be a few hours of relief at a time & then it flares up again. Up until now I have led a fairly healthy life with no apparent health conditions. I am going crazy. Any recommendations would help! I am a nurse and to bat work in the mother-baby department & I can't think of anything that might help. I am so miserable. PLEASE HELP!

tillers0604

replied on May 29th, 2009

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Itching!

I have the same thing! It is not confirmed yet that we are pregnant but we would be 3-4 weeks and I literally woke myself up last night and was scratching all up and down my arms vigorously and then in my palms. I have one small bug bite looking spot on my right palm still that itches like crazy!! It wasn't until I googled it that I realized that it had to do with your liver and the expansion of your uterus. I have even lost a little weight as I have been more health conscious since we're ttc but my jeans keep fitting more and more snug around my abdomen. This really as much as it's irritating may be a good sign for us.

Leelee200828

replied on October 13th, 2009

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IMPORTANT

Could be ICP, look it up itchymoms.com, it could be a serious condition, that could affect the health of your baby!

meeshiree

replied on October 30th, 2009

New User

Hi All, i'm 33 weeks pregnant and facing the same problem of itching. its driving me crazy too. going through sleepless nights bcoz of it. i called up my doc for the same and i have been advised to take Udiliv and levocetrizine and to apply Betnovate N on the affected part. i also apply olive oil and lactocalamine lotion just to keep my skin moisturized. it is helping me to some extent. but it is useful if u keep doing it every hour..

Meeshiree

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