Hey all~I am going through some really rough times right now...I have been diagnosed with "Prurigo of Pregnancy," which is when a pregnant woman (1 in a million...I'm the "lucky" one), breaks out in hives due to the body adapting to the baby internally. (more common in moms who are expecting boys) I started breaking out in a rash last weekend and it has quickly spread to most of my body. I am absolutely covered in itchy hives. On Monday, I went to the ER to try to get some relief, as it was completely unbearable. Bad news is that when youre pregnant, there is no medicine that would be of any help that is safe for me to take. And since it is internally, the anti-itch creams, etc. dont work except momentarily. The rash spreads through any sort of heat or friction, therefore clothing even breaks me out wherever the cloth touches my skin. I cant sleep, laying on the bed makes me break out and I definitely cannot use any blankets. I cant be hot at all, as this aggrivates it, and I cant even sit down without the backs of my legs breaking out. I am completely MISERABLE.

The worst part of the whole ordeal is that all my Drs. are baffled that I broke out at 21 weeks. The earliest reported break out is 31 wks and normally the breakouts dont appear until 37+wks on women who have this.(in which case if it gets bad enough, they can induce) So, I am now a research medical study and an example to other medical facilities and Drs. who have been monitoring me and taking pictures to share with the medical world. (this is NOT the type of fame I would like! ha) And although the creams, cold water, and cold room temp. help me deal with the rash, the only way to get rid of this is to have the baby. (which is obviously not an option right now) It looks like I am going to have to *somehow* cope with this until May or June. :*( At least in the end, I have a beautiful baby boy that I can look forward to. (he is not being affected by any of this, only mommy!)

If you pray, please pray for me. I have faith that the only way this is going to clear up is through prayer. I am already at wits end, and its only been a week!! On top of that, I am now staying at home with my daughter and it is really hard on me to deal with a toddler when I cant sleep at night and am itching to pieces. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and help me pass the word to others so that they may pray that God will heal me and help me get through this really difficult time. I really need the encouragement!!!
~tia~(eating42)

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DH:Kris~<3 5 years and counting!
DD:Taylor~1/2/04
DS:Kaden~6/6/07

I will keep you in my prayers, hope that you find a relieve soon!

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I will keep you in my prayers.

Quick question if you don't mind - are they sure that is what you have? I was diagnosed with hypodermography (hives with no reason) at 13 weeks. Since I was past the 1st trimester I was able to take hydroxyzine (we tried zyrtec and it didn't work). Especially since you are at 21 weeks, I would at least check with them about trying some antihistamines, I go to a University teaching hospital and have a lot of friends that are drs. so after a lot of reassurances that it was ok, and desperately needing a relief from the itching I was willing to try the meds. After 2-3 days the itching, hives and welts were gone. PM me if you would like to talk more.

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Mandy

Pregnant or nursing for 7 years!!!

Abigail June 5/7/01
Reagan James 2/11/03
Elijah Thomas 5/18/05

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It must be hard to deal with this on top of all the other "pregnancy" things your body goes through. Hopefully they have misdiagnosed you and it can be treated.

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Hi. i am new to this site but i wanted to say that i will be praying for you and i hope that everything works out for you.

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natalie07

Im praying for you here... the power of prayer is amazing!... just believe that he'll heal you...

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