So itchy

[Elfs Mummy]

Anyone else ? My legs and hands are bad but my belly is horrific

 

[Rose83]

Hey, that looks nasty. Read the sticky thread about obstetric cholestasis. I think it would be worth calling your midwife and saying you are worried x

 

[firstfreakout]

Ouch, Elfs, that looks so painful
Could it be something prickly heat? Basically like heat rash, especially if you're wearing over the bump maternity clothing. My mum gets it in the summer pretty much all over her arms and legs when they're exposed to the sun/get hot, and looks quite similar. Have you tried any pregnancy safe antihistamine tablets or creams?

I second Rose's comment about talking to the MW or doctor about it though, just to rule out any scarier causes.

Hope it goes away soon x

 

[Elfs Mummy]

Bloods were sent of today in really struggling by the end of the day I just loose it completely and itch all over

 

[SpiritedAway]

Oh gosh that's awful, are you using anything to help it? Change your washing powder? Wearing light airy cotton clothes?

I go through phases of itchy legs, lower legs drive me insane itching. It comes and goes but was terrible around 2nd tri. Certain clothes set it off or rubbing against my quilt and bubble bath.

My legs were covered in scratches, still today if i wear the same joggers it sets me off and ive been a bit itchy today. I used E45 and had cool showers and baths, really feel sorry for you as it was so painful.

 

[JulyBug]

Ouch! I've struggled with itching since hitting 36 weeks but just on my bump, clothes definitely irritate it so I spend as much time at home with my bump out as possible! it's so hard not to itch I know but your clearly damaging the skin, it looks very sore. Hopefully you'll get some answers from the blood results xxxx

 

[Elfs Mummy]

Bloods are all fine so it's just a pregnancy thing