Pregnancy Itch

[tinkerbell23]

Im in my first trimester (early!)

I have an insane itch and rash.... mostly feet & legs, today it is hands... its actually quite painfull and really inflammed!!

My scalp is even itchy and its not something I usually suffer from.

Before pregnancy I took fexofenadine for hayfever & a cold allergy..... Im obviously not taking this just now and I havent been out in the cold so I dont think the rash is “cold urticaria”.

Im scratching till i bleed despite moisturising alot.... today my hands are starting to come out in tiny blisters and skin coming off likely due to my scratching!

Its driving me up the wall. I went to pharmacy who gave me aqueous cream + calamine- it hasnt really helped!

Desperately avoiding taking any antihisthamines regularly if possible - any suggestions how to relieve this itch and what the F it is!?

I have a midwife appt on Wed and I will obviously mention this- it has been suggested already that I am too early on to have any pregnancy related symptoms?

X

[kvalidir]

That's so sweet tink, just take it easy and look after yourself x

[ummmm]

That's so lovely. xx

[murraymints]

Aw Tinks....many congratulations xx

[rowanwitch]

Try cooling your skin . It should help and keep it extra moisturiser tho reduce the damage from scratching. Just talk to your midwife.

[tinkerbell23]

Thanks for the suggestions!!! Bit better today actually! Fingers crossed!!!!!

Even if said fingers are all scabby now :0(

[marval]

I can't help, but congratulations Tinkerbell.

[tinkerbell23]

Thank you Marval!!!! Xxx

[ummmm]

You can have my kids if you want. They all have jobs :-D

[anneasquith]

Check out Pruritis of Pregnancy tinks. But doubt it applies to you in 1st.trimester .

[Lie-in King]

Tinks, I'm sorry I can't help, but do offer my congratulations to you both :-) x

[rowanwitch]

If you had a rash I would think of atopic eruption of pregnancy might be worth googling for more info. That happens first trimester.