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Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Jacksonville
on September 15, 2009
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Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
Acne Breakouts During Pregnancy
Asked by L.W. from Phoenix
on February 2, 2009
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This is my third pregnancy, and once again, as before, I'm experiencing terrible acne over my face. I plan on talking to my OB about it, but am wondering what others h...
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- I was desperate but this is what worked for me. Take several tablespoons of ordinary oatmeal (don't know if instant works, I used the old-fashioned kind) and stir eno...
- I had bad acne when I was pregnant with my son. Being pregnant with him put to much testosterone in my body. Which caused me to break out... Not sure what to tell y...
- Sorry to hear. Try an acupuncturist. If this isn't the first time this has happened to you, something is out of balance when you're pregnant and it is manifesting in...
PUPPP Rash During Pregnancy
Asked by M.K. from Milwaukee
on October 7, 2008
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Hello,
I thought I saw a request about a rash during pregnancy but could not find it, so I need help. I have PUPPP it just started and I am 30 weeks pregnant with ...
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- Oh M., you poor poor thing. My heart also goes out to you. I had a raging case of PUPPPS during the last few weeks of pregnancy with my son. It spread to my arms and l...
- Hello M.-first let me just say how sorry I am that you got this rash not only once but twice...I had pupps with my first pregnancy and was in pure hell. I found that ...
- My doctor was able to prescribe me a cream that the pharmacy made up. I think it was a combination of Lubriderm and menthol and it was wonderful. Very soothing.
Itching During Pregnancy
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on August 22, 2008
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Does anyone have a good suggestion for a lotion or oil for itching skin? I itch every where and its really bad at the end of the day. Im 36 weeks so not too much longe...
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- I developed allergies while preganat and had horrible itching and welts. The things that worked for me were Sarna lotion and Aveeno oatmeal baths. The Sarna comes in...
- I have used the Neutrogena sesame oil. It seems to do the trick. Best wishes to you with everything that is just around the corner. A.
- I used Sarna lotion. It was recommended by my OB and it worked great. I had been using Renew by Melaluca but it didn't even touch my itching. My itching was caused ...
Pimples After Pregnancy
Asked by S.A. from Tyler
on May 18, 2009
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A few months after giving birth to my beautiful baby girl, I started having some random breakouts on my face. I knew my hormones were "out-of-whack" so I didn't think...
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- Dear S., Have you been able to find a product that gives you the results you were looking for? I would like to let you try some samples of a skin care line that I hav...
- Dear S.: Go to a doctor. You have a skin infection. You wouldn't let your husband or baby suffer as long as you have! Your problem may be deeper more complicated th...
- Hi S., I've been there, done that too. Proactive worked for a while but then seemed to stop. I went to a dermatologist to get it under control and she had me on l...
Super Dry Skin During Pregnancy - Cocoa Butter? Coconut Oil? Anything Richer?
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2010
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HI Moms:
I'm 6 months pregnant with baby #2, and although cocoa butter seemed to make my belly happy for pregnancy #1, it doesn't seem to be doing the job anymore. ...
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- Hi K., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Dry skin is so common and doesn't need to be. You need to find products that do not contain any petroleum as petroleum can...
- I had a very hard time finding something that worked well for me and lasted a long time. After many different products I found that Aveeno with Oatmeal was the best. I...
- The Aquaphor is an excellent idea - that or A&D ointment. Both are ointments, not lotions and can be more effective. Also, are you taking fish oil as a supplement? Exc...
Itchy Skin During Pregnancy
Asked by R.B. from New York
on January 10, 2010
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Hi! im 29wks pregnant and suffering from itchy skin all over my body. I have tried evrything over the counter but nothing has effected.My skin starts getting red every...
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- I had this happen to me during my last 2 months of pregnancy. It is called PUPPS. My Dr. did not even really know much about it. It was back in 2000. There was not...
- I had PUUPS the last month with my first baby who was born in February. My doctor told me to take benedryl and use OTC cortisone cream. The benedryl was the only thi...
- I avoided the common drugstore / chainstore products and went to healthfood stores to look for skin care lotions/oils for pregnant moms- I used 2 different emolliant i...
Seeking Remedies for PUPP Pregnancy Rash
Asked by D.C. from Chicago
on April 26, 2007
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I am 33 weeks preggo and suffering from EXTREME itching from PUPPS all on my arms, belly, and legs. I have taken my nurse's advice and am putting Caladryl on myself, ...
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- I tried all of that too and NONE of it worked. The only thing that brought me some relief was a steroid pill that my obgyn prescribed. She told me that they would not ...
- Oh D.- I'm sooooo sorry! I had this with my last pregnancy- and it was at 22 weeks- HORRID!!! I am actually prego now and so far nothing- thanks GOD! I am 24 weeks and...
- I know this is not going to make you feel better, but I had the exact same thing with my first pregnancy. It was TERRIBLE!! I feel for you. Unfortunately I never found...
Really Itchy Skin
Asked by S.M. from Allentown
on January 22, 2007
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My 21 month old son has really itchy legs. Soon as I take his pants off to change his diaper he scratches them. I have tried Cetaphil, Aveeno Daily Moisturizer, Goat...
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- I am a pediatric nurse. It is prob eczema. I highly recommend either aquaphor or eucerin. They are pretty expensive but worth it. Also, when a child has eczema, freque...
- Hey S. I use Renew lotion and it's great for dry skin..even helps cure excema when used on a regular basis I know I have iton my hands....hope this helps L. C
- try just oils or greaces baby oils - vasealean and see what happen i go throw the same thing so i try uewing oils
Excema.... HELP!
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on December 20, 2008
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I am hoping that someone can help me with Excema! My son has it bad! We have been to the Dr four different times over it. Each time we were given a different streng...
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- my daughter has it from a small child andnow as grown adult. We used a mild soap and always stayed with the same brand. shower or bath with warm water only for a short...
- Don't give your son to warm of a bath and don't bathe him everday every other or 2 will help out a great deal also lather him up with his regualr lotion several times ...
- Let me just say Im sorry your little man is going through this. My daughter has it and it will bring you to tears, both of you! Its gotten so bad she stratches it un...
