I'm itchy. So itchy

[sequins]

You don't have liver failure. Spring is here so it's dry skin or allergies.

[wambam]

Your skin?

[Booze Raccoon]

Is it pupps? I had it and it was awful. AWFUL!!

[wambam]

Mar 28, 2015 20:41:28 GMT -5 tators said:

Mar 28, 2015 20:40:08 GMT -5 wambam said:

Your skin?

Yes:( my legs, my arms, everywhere.

Sarna lotion. It got me through my three years with chronic hives.

I'm sorry

[balletofangels]

Absolutely, 100% sure you are fine, but if lotion doesn't help please call your ob. I won't be alarmist, because the person I know who did have a legit issue while pregnant that caused itchies was/is healthy as is her kid, but it required treatment.

[Deleted]

At the end of my pregnancy I was really itchy too. Espescially my forearms. Don't sweat it!

[sequins]

Nivea's in shower lotion is working magic on my itchy body, I'm telling you!

[venice2007]

Oatmeal bath or lotion?
Hope you find some relief

[Sloane]

Mar 28, 2015 20:43:42 GMT -5 wambam said:

Mar 28, 2015 20:41:28 GMT -5 tators said:

Yes:( my legs, my arms, everywhere.

Sarna lotion. It got me through my three years with chronic hives.

I'm sorry

I second the Sarna lotion, I get dry, allergy skin all the time and it's the only thing that helps. 

[alzi]

I got craZy itchy at the very end. I used some form of calamine lotion.

[riffraff]

Do you have Benadryl (I believe it's safe in pregnancy) I live off that shit. Allergies are the worst

[eb777888]

Me too!!! The past few days I've been so itchy, I figured it's spring weather. I also drink a lot so it could be my liver- who knows. /shrugs

[pooh8402]

I've been itchy too. It's better when I remember to put on lotion. My skin had been ridiculously dry this winter.

I've been using Aveeno Eczema Therapy lotion even though I don't have eczema. It's super moisturizing and thick without being greasy. I love it.

[Deleted]

I would look into ICP just to be safe. Probably what PP is referring too.
eav2c and lauranicole91 from April 2012 are very experienced (unfortunately) but maybe they can help if you're worried!

I hope it gets better and is not ICP

[eav2c]

Ah, I'm sorry. I definitely would call your OB and demand blood work. Is there specific spots on your body that are especially bad?

As Ladybug mentioned I had ICP with both of my pregnancies so I do not take itching while pregnant lightly. It can be serious but sometimes it's not.

[missmaddie]

I was very itchy early in each of my pregnancies...but I take so much Diclectin that it seems to help with that if nothing else.

I would agree with others that your skin and hormones have been through so much by this point. Obviously keep an eye on it, but definitely see if something topical helps. I figure a lotion or body butter wouldn't help if you were in liver failure, right?

[adhdfashion]

Are the soles of your fit and the palms of your hands itchy?
If so get to your doctor first thing tomorrow.

[adhdfashion]

Bile salts can build up in the blood stream, most commonly during the end of pregnancy. Causing extremely itchy skin. There is a script for it that really helps. It's a farely rare. They have to run some blood work to confirm.
I only know about this, because I get every pregnancy. Sucks

[nahoku]

I got an itchy rash during my first pregnancy. It sucked. I'll third the sarna lotion. My doc recommended it and it did help. Hope you find some relief soon!

[eav2c]

Mar 29, 2015 0:01:49 GMT -5 adhdfashion said:

Bile salts can build up in the blood stream, most commonly during the end of pregnancy. Causing extremely itchy skin. There is a script for it that really helps. It's a farely rare. They have to run some blood work to confirm.
I only know about this, because I get every pregnancy. Sucks

Yep, this. I have had it with both of pregnancies. I was considered high risk, monitored every 48 hours, and was not allowed to go past 37 weeks.

I too would call first thing tomorrow. Bile acid tests can take quite awhile to get back. Sometimes a week or more depending on your location. How far along are you OP?

[nursewife]

I had PUPPS while I was pregnant. I can commiserate. Hope it lets up soon.

[qcinoct]

ditto the previous posters about ICP. I had it, and it was awful. The palms of your hands would itch, particularly at night, to the point where you want to rip off your skin. If its on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet, definitely call your OB tomorrow about getting some bloodwork done.

[8675309]

I was super itchy (feet & hands) at 37 weeks with my DS and my liver panel was out of control so I went in for fetal monitoring. 24hrs later I had my baby. Call your doctor.

[kimibrighteyes]

Your doctor should do a test for Bile Acids in yur blood as well as other liver tests. You wil likely get started on ursodeoxycholic acid if they think it is Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

[bonquiqui]

I hate phantom itches!!

[alzi]

tators you ok??