I can't really say that I have a rash, because its not visible on my skin. But what I can say is that while there is nothing visibly wrong, I can't quit scratching! I have been miserable since Thursday afternoon, and spent the weekend taking Aveeno baths and slathering smelly anti-itch lotion on my entire body. Nothing has helped, unfortunately :( I tried taking Benadryl on Fri morning after my shower, and about all that resulted in taking it was that nothing happened around the house...because I was passed out....for 3 hours....then another 2 1/2 after the kids got home from school - from 1 stinkin' tablet! I can't take Benadryl unless its bedtime. But even that isn't helping really since I spend the night tossing & turning & itching.
The weird thing is that while there is no rash apparent, I can't fathom that this is just a case of dry skin. Its my entire torso, neck, and even inside my ears! I've even tried non-medicated body lotion (the severe dry skin, cocoa butter kind), and haven't had much relief. Any experienced pregnant mamas ever have a situation like this???
I think I'm calling my OB again this AM - called on Fri and nothing she's suggested has worked :(
*Update: I've been to the OB and they are running some labs. Once we get the results, I post an update. But until then, I am asking my friends and blog readers to say a prayer that the results are negative and that all will be OK. Thanks!
2 comments:
Interesting!! One of my girlfriends had these symptoms during pregnancy and it ended up being Cholestasis. Not sure if there is treatment though? I think she suffered throughout her entire pregnancy and then it went away after delivery. Hoping your blood work comes back OK! Keep us posted.
I had this with both my girls. The midwives couldn't pin down what it was, just gave me creams and lotions to soak myself in. A cool bath or shower worked nicely, only problem was I never wanted to get out! It was like having invisible chicken pox!! Only cure was delivery. Thankfully it was just in my 8th and 9th months so I didn't suffer endlessly.
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