38 weeks and itchy all over... Help!!

Ecaxx · Mar 25th, 2012, 11:25 AM

For The past week ive been itchy all over my body and u don't know what to do to help relief the itchiness , I don't get red or anything over my body but it's so annoying I can't sleep

Anyone else get this? And is it normal.
Also what helps ease itchy skin?????

Maple Leaf · Mar 25th, 2012, 11:32 AM

I would suggest you read the sticky at the top of third tri all about obstetric cholestasis just to rule it out first! X

Ecaxx · Mar 25th, 2012, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the advice

I'll take a look now

Mummy of Ange · Mar 26th, 2012, 06:29 AM

I got told that if i get itching then to contact MW ASAP as its something to do with your liver not working properly, or something like that. There is a paragraph about it in my maternity notes x

Hooblet · Mar 26th, 2012, 10:32 AM

I've had trouble with itching too - my doc recommended Aveeno lotion, which has helped loads. I tried e45 but it didn't help at all. I also had a blood test to make sure it wasn't to do with my liver not functioning like it should, but the doctor said it was unlikely to be that for me as I don't have a rash and my hands don't itch, just my tummy, chest, and the tops of my arms and legs. I think it might be my skin stretching. It's sooo frustrating!

Good luck! xx

modo · Mar 26th, 2012, 10:40 AM

It's probably PUPPP. Def talk to your midwife though to rule out the more serios condition. I had PUPPP diagnosed after a blood get to rule out the liver problems. I wont lie to you it was hell. The PUPPP then turned into excema after my LO was born and it didn't clear up til October when the weather cooled down. I had a Really bad case though most women find that moisturisers (not e45 makes it worse) really helps with the itching. It should go after you have your LO.

Ecaxx · Mar 26th, 2012, 14:15 PM

Thank you for the advice ladies I have a MW appoitment tomrrow I'll be sure to talk about this cause it's killing me

I get itchy all over my body mainly in the soles of my fret and plams of my hands

I hate it

megrenade · Mar 26th, 2012, 14:22 PM

hydrocortisone cream works wonders for itchy skin (and it's safe during pregnancy).

dgirllamius · Mar 26th, 2012, 14:25 PM

I've recently developed mega itching as well, especially on the arms and legs.

I have a midwife/doctor appointment on Thursday so I will bring it up then. I will also mention about the liver problem and have a blood test done (I think one will be done anyway).

It's so horrible, feels like my skin is on fire D:

mamaduke · Mar 26th, 2012, 14:38 PM

Hopefully your MW will be able to help you out.

I had some itchiness start up around 36w, and it finally died down a week and change later. My OB looked at the itchiness and knew it wasn't OC and probably wasn't PUPPS, but it was definitely starting to break out. She had recommended Benadryl to help lower the itchiness. I don't react well to it, so I ended up skipping the meds and switching my moisturizer to Eucerin Calming Creme. That cleared it all up!

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Ecaxx Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 112	38 weeks and itchy all over... Help!! For The past week ive been itchy all over my body and u don't know what to do to help relief the itchiness , I don't get red or anything over my body but it's so annoying I can't sleep Anyone else get this? And is it normal. Also what helps ease itchy skin?????

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Mar 25th, 2012, 11:32 AM	#2
Maple Leaf Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Langley BC previously Sheffield UK Posts: 1,738	I would suggest you read the sticky at the top of third tri all about obstetric cholestasis just to rule it out first! X

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Mar 25th, 2012, 11:33 AM	#3
Ecaxx Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 112	Thanks for the advice I'll take a look now

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Mummy of Ange Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,926	I got told that if i get itching then to contact MW ASAP as its something to do with your liver not working properly, or something like that. There is a paragraph about it in my maternity notes x

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Mar 26th, 2012, 10:32 AM	#5
Hooblet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: England Posts: 185	I've had trouble with itching too - my doc recommended Aveeno lotion, which has helped loads. I tried e45 but it didn't help at all. I also had a blood test to make sure it wasn't to do with my liver not functioning like it should, but the doctor said it was unlikely to be that for me as I don't have a rash and my hands don't itch, just my tummy, chest, and the tops of my arms and legs. I think it might be my skin stretching. It's sooo frustrating! Good luck! xx

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Mar 26th, 2012, 10:40 AM	#6
modo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greater London Posts: 4,157	It's probably PUPPP. Def talk to your midwife though to rule out the more serios condition. I had PUPPP diagnosed after a blood get to rule out the liver problems. I wont lie to you it was hell. The PUPPP then turned into excema after my LO was born and it didn't clear up til October when the weather cooled down. I had a Really bad case though most women find that moisturisers (not e45 makes it worse) really helps with the itching. It should go after you have your LO.

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Mar 26th, 2012, 14:15 PM	#7
Ecaxx Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 112	Thank you for the advice ladies I have a MW appoitment tomrrow I'll be sure to talk about this cause it's killing me I get itchy all over my body mainly in the soles of my fret and plams of my hands I hate it

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Mar 26th, 2012, 14:22 PM	#8
megrenade Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 4,395	hydrocortisone cream works wonders for itchy skin (and it's safe during pregnancy).

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dgirllamius Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Germany, originally Southampton UK Posts: 1,605	I've recently developed mega itching as well, especially on the arms and legs. I have a midwife/doctor appointment on Thursday so I will bring it up then. I will also mention about the liver problem and have a blood test done (I think one will be done anyway). It's so horrible, feels like my skin is on fire D:

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Mar 26th, 2012, 14:38 PM	#10
mamaduke Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio, US Posts: 1,845	Hopefully your MW will be able to help you out. I had some itchiness start up around 36w, and it finally died down a week and change later. My OB looked at the itchiness and knew it wasn't OC and probably wasn't PUPPS, but it was definitely starting to break out. She had recommended Benadryl to help lower the itchiness. I don't react well to it, so I ended up skipping the meds and switching my moisturizer to Eucerin Calming Creme. That cleared it all up!

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