During the past week or so, I've been itching all over. It happens off and on but mostly in the evenings. I am able to sleep, which is a blessing as I've had hives in my past and was completely unable to sleep or do much else because it made me so insane. I don't have a rash. I just itch! Anyone else experiencing this or know if it could be pregnancy related?? I've researched it and only come up with PUPPPs so far, which does not describe what I have.

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not me... but you know....with pregnancy ...anything is possible! Id mention it to the doc though the next appt.

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i have been sooo itchy for about three months and took water soluble vitamin e the whole time and it did help some. but now that im almost term i have stopped because of possible bleeding risks. benadryl helps alot at night and colloidal oatmeal baths like aveeno help some too. scented creams only make it worse for me. i used strivectin lotion on all the itchy parts including my legs and this is really soothing.

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Anne


Mom to :

Baby Girl EDD May 26th 2008, Induction planned May 12

Scarlett 1 yr old DD

Ari 3 yr old DD

Christian 10 yr old DS

Rebecca 11 yr old DSD

Bethani 13 yr old DD

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- no advice, but I'm sorry you are itching!

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I get really itchy if I don't keep my skin really moisturized. It's not too bad though.
I was going to suggest PUPPS too, I have a friend who is dealing with that right now too...but other than that I don't know what else it could be.

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I had a pregnancy allergy with my firstborn. I itched so bad and got hives. I coated myself in calomine for a month and it went away as soon as he was born (talk about a huge relief). My belly itches too when new stretch marks pop up. Other than that, I have had no experience with general itchiness. Hope it gets better for you. Thank goodness we are all almost done!

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I'm going to talk to my OB tomorrow and start soaking in oatmeal baths. Thank goodness this is almost over because I think the itching could be the end of me! ha!

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I've always had sensitve skin and during the winter months I had really itchy skin. It's gone away with the cold weather. Now I just get itchy on my belly when it gets too stretched. Hope you find some relief!

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