Im So Itchy

[phleb]

Why wont it stop. Midwife said if its more in palms of hands etc I need to ring in. but i'm not itchy on hands. I am itchy on bottom, legs, arms, tummy back everywhere but hands and feet. What shall I do to calm this down. I feel like I have fleas lol

[decmangan]

Visit your pharmacist!

[pixie373]

Speak to your midwife or doctor again. There are some conditions in pregnancy that can cause itching. I assume there's nothing obvious you've changed- washing powder, soaps etc?. Keep your skin moisturised too.

[jakep]

I can't do links but google 'itching in pregnancy'
My SIL had this, it cleared up after baby was born.
The site I read says it can be more pronounced on palms and soles of feet but still significant if not.

[pixie373]

Is there a rash?

[phleb]

No rash, just madly itchy.

[Mamyalynne]

Are your bowel movements and urine normal ?


If it is really more than irritating and is unbearable report back to Midwife or Doctor to be sure.

[tamborine]

Allergy ?

[ferlew]

Over heated?

[phleb]

yep all normal mam.

[Mamyalynne]

Good, try tepid bathing, loose clothing and calamine cream or lotion.

[society]

I believe it's caused by your hormones. Not to long ago experienced similar.

[mazie]

Hi Phleb... try an oatmeal bag in your bath. here's a link

http://everydayroots.com/oatmeal-bath-bag

[anneasquith]

cholostatic jaubdice, see midwife,

[B00]

As above, check with your midwife. My daughter had this and it turned out to be something to do with her liver.

[Mamyalynne]

That is why I asked about the other symptoms, especially as the itching had already been reported. Phleb check here and ask your GP.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/itching-obstetric-cholestasis-pregnant.aspx#close

[slaney]

Mamya's excellent link says it all really -
Sometimes the itching is more pronounced on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet.

If the itching is bad ring your GP